Abstract: A system and related methods for providing unusual attitude symbology for recovering from an unusual attitude condition. By the unusual attitude symbology, a pilot may visually determine corrective actions needed to recover from the unusual attitude condition with a minimal recovery time and similarly with a minimal cognitive workload. The pilot may thus establish stable flight, even under a high-stress situation. The unusual attitude symbology includes pitch direction indicators, roll direction indicators, a roll recovery arc, an unusual attitude warning indicator, and a roll entry chevron. Path based symbology may also be used to provide unusual attitude recovery while maintaining spatial orientation of the aircraft to the outside scene.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to transportation systems. More particularly, embodiments relate to methods and systems of vehicle data collection by a user having a mobile device. In a particular embodiment, vehicle data (also termed herein “driving data” or “data”) is collected, analyzed and transformed, and combinations of collected data and transformed data are used in different ways, including, but not limited to, predicting, detecting, and reconstructing vehicle accidents.

Abstract: Debriefing a session from a user in a system. During the session, while the user performs actions on one or more tangible instruments of the system, dynamic data is logged in relation to the system along a session timeline. The dynamic data covers the actions of the user on tangible instrument(s). A graphical user interface depicting a debriefing scene, related to the session, is displayed from a first point of view starting at a first time within the session timeline. The debriefing scene is generated starting at the first time from at least a first image feed. Upon detection of a predetermined event in the dynamic data at a second time along the session timeline, a second point of view different from the first point of view is defined and the debriefing scene is generated therefrom after the second time using at least a second image feed.

Abstract: A system and method that detect situation awareness failures in operators of remotely operated vehicles and consequently alert the operators and/or activate a fail-safe mode in the vehicles to reduce potential for an accident. Real-time values of indicators displayed on a control station are periodically stored in a database and compared to inspected values of each indicator stored when the operator last viewed each indicator to determine if there is a difference representing an operator's level of awareness. An eye-tracking system is used to monitor the operator's point-of-gaze and awareness of each indicator. If there is a difference beyond an acceptable level of deviation between the real-time value and the inspected value, the system alerts the operator and/or commands the remotely operated vehicle to commence a fail-safe operation.

Abstract: A system for mid-fidelity simulation may include a memory configured to store data representing a flight scenario. The system may further include a display device configured to present a graphical user interface to a user, the graphical user interface including representations of a first set of control interfaces, the first set of control interfaces including one or more features that are common between multiple aircraft, the graphical user interface omitting one or more features of the first set of control interfaces that are not common between the multiple aircraft. The system may also include a processor configured to perform a simulation of the flight scenario while receiving user input and displaying user output via the representations of the first set of control interfaces.

Abstract: There are provided a portable terminal 10 to be brought into an airplane for use, an ADS-B receiver 20 for receiving an ADS-B signal of the airplane, and a headset 30 to be used for a communication between an airplane and an air traffic control tower and a conversation in the airplane, and flight information of an own airplane which is detected by a sensor provided in the portable terminal 10, flight information of another airplane which is to be indicated by the ADS-B signal received by the ADS-B receiver 20 and a conversation voice to be input/output to/from the headset 30 are mutually synchronized and are recorded on the portable terminal 10.

Abstract: In an example, method of controlling thrust produced by a plurality of engines on an aircraft for assisting with nose-down recovery of the aircraft is described. The method includes selecting a maximum value of an aircraft parameter, measuring a value of the aircraft parameter while the aircraft is in flight, based on a comparison of the maximum value and the measured value determining that the measured value exceeds the maximum value, and reducing a thrust produced by each of the engines of the plurality of engines to bring the measured value of the aircraft parameter below the maximum value of the aircraft parameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for disabling autonomous vehicle input devices are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer implemented method includes identifying an operating mode of an autonomous vehicle. The method includes determining one or more vehicle input devices to be disabled based at least in part on the operating mode of the autonomous vehicle. The vehicle input devices are located onboard the autonomous vehicle. The method includes disabling the one or more vehicle input devices based at least in part on the identified operating mode of the autonomous vehicle such that an input by a user with respect to the one or more vehicle input devices does not affect an operation of the autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A handheld field maintenance tool includes a training mode. The handheld field maintenance tool has a process communication module operably coupleable to a field device, a user interface, and a controller coupled to the process communication module and the user interface. The controller is configured to interact with a user through the user interface, and is configured to provide a simulation function where at least one characteristic of the field device, indicated through the user interface, is generated by the controller instead of the field device.

Abstract: A cyber-attack scenario simulation system and method may include an aircraft simulator operable to generate an aircraft simulation, a cyber-attack generator operable to generate a cyber-attack simulation, a cyber defense generator operable to generate a cyber defense simulation, a scenario generator operable to generate a cyber-attack scenario including the cyber attack simulation and the cyber defense simulation and launch the cyber-attack scenario against the aircraft simulation, and a cyber-attack scenario analysis tool operable to assess an impact of the cyber-attack scenario on the aircraft simulation.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for detecting movement of a mobile computing device based upon geospatial data about a property location of the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device generates a baseline geospatial profile including baseline altitude data, baseline pressure data, and a predetermined pressure range. The mobile computing device enters a first operational mode permitting a user to establish a user session on the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device obtains altitude data from a first sensor and pressure data from a second sensor, and generates a geospatial signature based upon the altitude data and the pressure data. The mobile computing device compares the geospatial signature and the baseline geospatial profile, and enters a second operational mode if a difference between one or more corresponding values of the baseline geospatial profile and the geospatial signature exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for recording and archiving diverse communications over radio transmissions. The system and apparatus enables unattended airports to generate a useful archive of all radio communications made by aircraft and ground personnel. A combination of hardware and software components are provided to record and store radio transmissions in computer files. Once stored, the computer files may then be replayed for training and investigation purposes. Likewise, users may generate custom reports based upon the data embodied in the computer files.

Abstract: A system and method for simulating hazardous environments provides simulated detector readings of hazardous environment for training first responder entry teams by controlling a simulated display provided to hazardous material portable detection simulator clients, such as via a wireless interface. Each simulator client provides detector reading displays for selected environments and allows for two-way interactive response with a master control unit. Simulator clients are configured as modular units comprising a smartphone or similar mass-produced wireless computing device removably integrated with a detector simulator housing and/or keypad interface. The master control unit allows direct control of individual detector displays and scenarios representing various hazardous environments.

Abstract: The present invention presents a flight training and synthetic visualization system, which comprises a fully mobile, self-contained data recording unit including a desktop graphics software engine for creating a virtual model of the flight capable of playing back the recorded trip, synchronized with a real-time video or imagery recording of the actual flight with a view from the cockpit of the aircraft as a pilot would actually view the flight, along with ambient audio of the cockpit. This allows for the user of the simulation to view both modeled data of the flight, as well as actual time-sequenced still images or video of the flight. The two sources of data are synched in time so that real video images of the aircraft as it is flying at a specific point in time is displayed in the simulation at the same moment as the rendered visualization of the flight.

Abstract: A method for pilot situational awareness comprises calculating a location; providing terrain data for the calculated location; processing the terrain data and positioning a light source generally proximal to a view point of a pilot data to generate a synthetic image, the synthetic image representing an appearance of the terrain data illuminated by an appearance of the light source positioned generally proximal to the view point of the pilot; and displaying the synthetic image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assessing performance in operating an aircraft. Information for assessing a performance of a group of operations performed by a number of crew members of the aircraft is displayed on a display system during operation of the aircraft by the number of crew members for which the group of operations is assessed. User input assessing the performance of the group of operations by the number of crew members is received through an input system. The user input is stored. A report on the performance of the group of operations performed by the number of crew members using the user input is generated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing data in a platform. A first permission level is identified for first data in the data generated by a source in the platform. A second permission level is identified for an intended recipient of the first data. The first data is modified to form second data in the data in which the second data has the second permission level. The second data is distributed to the intended recipient.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simulating a missile. A simulation program for a weapon using a processor unit is executed in a simulation unit. A number of input signals is received from a control station in a vehicle through an interface system connected to a weapons interface on the vehicle. The interface system is in communications with the processor unit. The control station is capable of operating the weapon connected to the weapons interface. A number of output signals is generated using a simulation of the weapon. The number of output signals is sent through the weapons interface to the control station.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for evaluating maneuvers of an aircraft. In one embodiment, a method comprises performing steps on one or more processors. The steps comprise: setting a mode of a handheld device to a training mode. When in the training mode, the steps comprise tracking realtime flight data; retrieving standards data based on a maneuver type associated with the realtime flight data; and evaluating the realtime flight data based on the standards data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for training in an aircraft. A display system is associated with an aircraft. A sensor system is associated with the aircraft. A training processor is configured to be connected to the aircraft. The training processor is configured generate constructive data for a number of simulation objects and generate simulation sensor data using the constructive data. The training processor is further configured to present the simulation sensor data with live sensor data generated by the sensor system for an aircraft on a display system in the aircraft.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a simulation. Information about the simulation is received over a wireless communications link with a computer system in an aircraft. The information is received during running of the simulation and identifies a performance of the computer system running the simulation. The running of the simulation is controlled based on the performance of the computer system.

Abstract: A method of operating an aircraft during a flight is provided. An onboard monitoring subsystem of the aircraft detects that a flight crew member is fatigued, and an automated flight crew training exercise is activated in response to detecting that the flight crew member is fatigued. The flight crew member is then engaged with the automated flight crew training exercise, including instructions intended to alleviate flight crew fatigue.

Abstract: A flight assistance apparatus for providing assistance in flying an aircraft, including: a yoke operated by a pilot of the aircraft; and a flight instruction section that instructs, with an aid of the yoke, the pilot to fly the aircraft in such a manner as to avoid a critical flight range when the aircraft approaches the critical flight range.

Abstract: A method of failure simulation for an aircraft (7) having a power plant (10) with at least two turbine engines (11, 12), together the two engines develop an overall power, each engine (11, 12) being capable of delivering at least one contingency power in order to compensate for a total failure of other engines (11, 12). The device serves during a failure simulation to modify the overall power delivered by the power plant, with this modification being performed with the help of first adjustment means (20). Second adjustment means (30) serve to modify also the difference between the minimum power obtained during the simulated failure and the stabilized overall power, and also the time between said failure stabilizing on said overall power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to control the movements of a flight simulator involving linear and angular accelerations perceived at a pilot's seat and involving mathematical transformations of a lateral position y and a roll angle ? for said accelerations, wherein mathematical transformations are used with at least one of the following corrections: —Feed-forward of a specific force error due to the y-position wash-out into a roll angle transformation function; —Decomposition of specific force at pilot's position and addition of complementary filters to reproduce suitable side forces in the pilot's seat due to lateral accelerations; —Mathematical transformations linking a pilot's position in an aircraft and flight simulator to a motion base centroid.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies described herein provide for the integration of flight event parameters with time and location data to provide a geographic visualization of a flight path and associated parameters. According to various aspects, a geographic area that encompasses a flight path according to location data associated with the aircraft is rendered on a display device. The location data is then transformed into a representation of the flight path on the rendering of the geographic area. One or more parameters associated with an event that occurred while the aircraft was in flight are retrieved and correlated with the location data to determine the location along the flight path in which the event occurred, and a representation is provided on the flight path to illustrate the exact geographic location in which it occurred.

Abstract: Systems and methods for use in training observers and search and rescue personnel in detecting and identifying visual cues related to potential threats to aircraft and to ground based search and rescue circumstances. A visual display displays a scene generated by a visual scene generator apparatus. A vision limiting device is placed between the trainee and the visual display and the trainee can only see a limited amount of the visual display through a window on the vision limiting device. The limited view of the scene afforded the trainee will force the trainee to move around at various angles to see more of the scene as he normally would in real life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulator comprising at least one projector arranged to project an image, and a non-spherical, generally continuous, dome-like projection surface on which the image is displayed.

Abstract: A communication system for supporting communications with a target market area. The system includes one or more solar-powered aircraft maintained in, or successively passing through, flight stations or flight patterns around the market area. Each of the aircraft targets limited beamwidth communication antennas on a substantial portion of the target market area. The control system is configured to fly selective flight patterns depending on the aircraft characteristics and the flight conditions. The flight patterns may emphasize high-power-generation patterns such as flying away from the sun for aircraft with wing-mounted solar cells.

Abstract: A low-cost training and synthetic visualization system and method directed to improving an individual's airborne performance in general aviation, skydiving, and other aerial applications. The system is comprised of a self-contained mobile sensor and data storage device for recording the travel path, orientation, and forces acting upon an object as it moves through space, a desktop graphics software program for creating a playback of the recorded data on a three-dimensional representation of the environment through which the object moved, a means of linking the sensor and data storage device to the software program for the purpose of exchanging information, and a centralized data storage and retrieval system designed to accept, assimilate and redistribute the recorded data.

Abstract: A low-cost training and synthetic visualization system and method directed to improving an individual's airborne performance in general aviation, skydiving, and other aerial applications. The system is comprised of a self-contained mobile sensor and data storage device for recording the travel path, orientation, and forces acting upon an object as it moves through space, a desktop graphics software program for creating a playback of the recorded data on a three-dimensional representation of the environment through which the object moved, a means of linking the sensor and data storage device to the software program for the purpose of exchanging information, and a centralized data storage and retrieval system designed to accept, assimilate and redistribute the recorded data.

Abstract: A method and system of simulating one-engine-inoperative (OEI) conditions in a multi-engine single-output aircraft which involves the operation of the engines above non-zero power settings, and operating each relative to one another to simulate power loss experienced during an actual failure of at least one engine.

Abstract: A low-cost training and synthetic visualization system and method directed to improving an individual's airborne performance in general aviation, skydiving, and other aerial applications. The system is comprised of a self-contained mobile sensor and data storage device for recording the travel path, orientation, and forces acting upon an object as it moves through space, a desktop graphics software program for creating a playback of the recorded data on a three-dimensional representation of the environment through which the object moved, a means of linking the sensor and data storage device to the software program for the purpose of exchanging information, and a centralized data storage and retrieval system designed to accept, assimilate and redistribute the recorded data.

Abstract: The present invention presents a flight training and synthetic visualization system, which comprises a fully mobile, self-contained data recording unit including a desktop graphics software engine for creating a virtual model of the flight capable of playing back the recorded trip, synchronized with a real-time video or imagery recording of the actual flight with a view from the cockpit of the aircraft as a pilot would actually view the flight, along with ambient audio of the cockpit. This allows for the user of the simulation to view both modeled data of the flight, as well as actual time-sequenced still images or video of the flight. The two sources of data are synched in time so that real video images of the aircraft as it is flying at a specific point in time is displayed in the simulation at the same moment as the rendered visualization of the flight.

Abstract: In a method for simulating flight attitudes of an aircraft capable of vertical take-off and/or vertical landing, with a simulator having a movement device configured as an industrial robot having serial kinematics, wherein movements of a first support for at least one subject positioned on the movement device are controlled by at least one control element, it is proposed for a realistic simulation of critical flight attitudes that the at least one control element is actuated by a subject positioned in the first support such that a ground contact device connected to the first support, such as skids and/or a landing gear, is lifted off a ground or set down on a ground.

Abstract: A low-cost training and synthetic visualization system and method directed to improving an individual's airborne performance in general aviation, skydiving, and other aerial applications. The system is comprised of a self-contained mobile sensor and data storage device for recording the travel path, orientation, and forces acting upon an object as it moves through space, a desktop graphics software program for creating a playback of the recorded data on a three-dimensional representation of the environment through which the object moved, a means of linking the sensor and data storage device to the software program for the purpose of exchanging information, and a centralized data storage and retrieval system designed to accept, assimilate and redistribute the recorded data.

Abstract: The invention consists of a prototype comprising three moving parts that can realistically simulate all the forces which subject a driver positioned in any moving vehicle. The first part has a circular motion with respect to its vertical axis of rotation and is supported by a fixed base, the second part, integral to the first part has a longitudinal movement (horizontal) perpendicular to the rotation axis of the first part. The third part, integral to the second part, acts as positioning for the user who is subject to the simulator's effects which has a circular motion with respect to its vertical axis of rotation that is parallel to the axis of rotation of the first part. The longitudinal movement of the second part in synergy with the first rotation of the first part and the instantaneous angular positioning of the third part, can continuously represent a development of any force such as acceleration, deceleration (braking) and lateral thrust present in any moving phase of a vehicle.

Abstract: A telepresence server is for connection to a telecommunications network for providing access to a reality engine for a plurality of passive users. The reality engine can be controlled by an active user or a professional director through the network or by a local professional director. Active/passive mode displays can be used by the passive users in a passive mode and an active/passive mode display can be used by the active user in an active mode.

Abstract: A ground-based system for simulating dynamic suborbital-flight environments occurring during substantially complete suborbital-flights by a flight vehicle.

Abstract: A telepresence server is for connection to a telecommunications network for providing access to a reality engine for a plurality of passive users. The reality engine can be controlled by an active user or a professional director through the network or by a local professional director. Active/passive mode displays can be used by the passive users in a passive mode and an active/passive mode display can be used by the active user in an active mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to software for training an aircraft pilot to respond to the failure of one or more engines of a multi-engine aircraft during flight. The software simulates engine failure through the use of software imposed power output limits on the one or more engines for which failure is simulated. In certain embodiments, the software of the present invention sets one or more of the engine condition gauges to a fictitious readings corresponding to readings that would be displayed in the event of an actual engine failure.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for training pilots by simulating the operation of gauges in aircraft. The self-contained device can be installed into training aircraft to be used during instruction. Alternatively, the device can be used during classroom and ground school training. A switch box control panel simulates the controls and indicators of aircraft. A logic circuit and program simulate normal operations and common malfunctions of aircraft. During malfunctions the program and circuit will evaluate the pilot's corrective control input, continuing the malfunction if the pilot's response is incorrect. The device's ability to accept inputs and to emulate characteristics of specific aircraft increases the realism of the simulation and training.

Abstract: A spacecraft emulation system that can emulate both the attitude control subsystem and the non-attitude control subsystem is integrated into a single compact unit. The unit includes an emulated spacecraft control processor for processing attitude control information and an emulated central command and telemetry unit for interfacing simulated spacecraft data. The inlet also includes a first simulation engine that is operative to simulate the spacecraft attitude control system and a second simulation engine that is operative to simulate the spacecraft power, thermal, propulsion and payload subsystems. Both the first and second simulation engines are connected to the emulated spacecraft control processor via a respective bus. A host computer provides the command data and receives the telemetry data from the emulated spacecraft control processor.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for training pilots by simulating the operation of retractable landing gear in aircraft. The self-contained device can be installed into fixed landing gear aircraft to be used during takeoff and landing. Alternatively, the device can be used during classroom and ground school training. A switch box control panel simulates the landing gear controls and indicators of retractable gear aircraft. A logic circuit and program simulate landing gear operation, in “simulator” mode, and common landing gear errors of retractable gear aircraft in “trainer” mode. In “trainer” mode, the program and circuit also randomly alert the pilot to common landing gear errors and evaluate the pilot's corrective control input, outputting an error indication if the pilot's response is incorrect.

Abstract: A system for enabling an operator to select a signal indicative of an air mode and a ground mode of an airplane is provided. The air mode is a state of the airplane when the airplane is in the air, and the ground mode is a state of the airplane when the airplane is on the ground. The system includes a plurality of sensors that sense parameters indicative of whether the airplane is sensed in the air or sensed on the ground. Sensed mode logic that determines whether the airplane is sensed in the air or sensed on the ground is provided, The sensed mode logic generates a signal indicative of a sensed ground mode when at leant two sensors indicate the airplane is sensed on the ground. The sensed mode logic generates a signal indicative of a sensed air mode when less than two sensors indicate the airplane is sensed on We ground. An operator interface is also provided. A simulated air mode and a simulated ground mode are selectable via the operator interface.

Abstract: An external method for addressing the trainer-unique functions in a flight training system allows a Control Display Navigation Unit (CDNU), loaded with an actual Operational Flight Program (OFP), to function properly in a Flight Simulator environment of a trainer system without sacrificing the trainer-unique functions. A CDNU Trainer Interface Unit (CTIU) is defined to realize the external method. The CTIU is installed between the CDNU and the trainer system. The communication between the CDNU with an OFP and the trainer system is thus controlled by the CTIU. The trainer-unique functions are controlled externally by the CTIU, thus eliminating an OTP in the CDNU. The CTIU connects the CDNU and the trainer system. It communicates with both the trainer system and the CDNU/OFP using two sets of MIL-STD-1553B Buses. To the CDNU/OFP, it acts like the real navigation and communication systems. To the trainer system, it acts like a CDNU OTP.

Abstract: Event debriefing systems and methods are provided for recording a plurality of datastreams related to an event. An observer of the event may create time indication marks that facilitate recalling, during debriefing, what transpired at any particular point in time during the event. The recorded datastreams may be retrieved and presented beginning at marked time indications and continued chronologically thereafter in time synchronism.

Abstract: A CPU of a control system controls a signal processor to effect various calculations to move a player's spaceship on a projection display screen, orient the player's spaceship toward a shooting direction, move a camera position at a rear viewpoint toward the player's spaceship, and orient the shooting direction outside of the projection display screen, based on shooting game data including image data, audio data, and program data stored in recording medium. The CPU also controls an image processor to write image data and audio data into a RAM based on the calculated results from the signal processor. The image data thus written in the RAM is displayed on a television monitor and projected onto the projection display screen.

Abstract: The objective of this invention is to provide an image synthesis method, games machine, and information storage medium that make it possible for a game to be satisfyingly enjoyable, even when a single player is playing it. History information relating to the performance of the player is recorded during one game session, and this history information is reproduced in another game session. A virtual player performs based on the thus-reproduced history information, and thus acts so as to affect the game result of the player. The virtual player either assists the player or acts as a combat opponent. This makes it possible to implement a game that is interesting even in single-player mode.

Abstract: A system for flight training and simulation that reduces the time spent by a student or pilot inside the simulation cockpit in programming navigation systems. The system comprises a simulation workstation that interfaces with one or more automated navigational devices inside the cockpit. From the workstation the student enters and stores a flight plan and other flight conditions which are communicated to the automated navigational devices during training. A frame relay device redirects data flow inside the cockpit from the onboard aircraft communications and reporting system to the simulation workstation. The simulation workstation contains a flight data interface board that is configured to communicate with the automated navigational devices. The board contains a transmitter/receiver chip set that supports known avionics communications protocols for data transfers with the automated navigational devices inside the cockpit.