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NASA NTRS1989

Six-degree-of-freedom missile simulation using the ADI AD 100 digital computer and ADSIM simulation language

The use of an AD 100 computer and the ADSIM language in the six-degree-of-freedom digital simulation of an air-to-ground missile is illustrated. The missile is launched from a moving platform, typically a helicopter, and is capable of striking a mobile target up to 10 kilometers away. The missile could be any tactical missile. The performance numbers of the AD 100 show that it is possible to implement a high performance missile model in a real-time simulation without the problems associated with an implementation on a general purpose computer using FORTRAN.

Zwaanenburg, Koos↗
NASA NTRS1975

Digital computer control of a 30-cm mercury ion thruster

The major objective was to define the exact role of an onboard spacecraft computer in the control of ion thrusters. An initial computer control system with accurate high speed capability was designed, programmed, and tested with the computer as the sole control element for an operating ion thruster. The command functions and a code format for a spacecraft digital control system were established. A second computer control system was constructed to operate with these functions and format. A throttle program sequence was established and tested. A two thruster array was tested with these computer control systems and the results reported.

Low, C. A., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Digital computer control of a 30 cm mercury ion thruster

The major objective of this program was to define the exact role of an on-board spacecraft computer in the control of ion thrusters. An initial computer control system with accurate high speed capability was designed, programmed, and tested with the computer as the sole control element for an operating ion thruster. The command functions and a code format for a spacecraft digital control system were established. A second computer control system was constructed to operate with these functions and format. A throttle program sequence was established and tested. A two thruster array was tested with these computer control systems and the results reported.

Low, C. A., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Digital computer programs for generating oblique orthographic projections and contour plots

User and programer documentation is presented for two programs for automatic plotting of digital data. One of the programs generates oblique orthographic projections of three-dimensional numerical models and the other program generates contour plots of data distributed in an arbitrary planar region. A general description of the computational algorithms, user instructions, and complete listings of the programs is given. Several plots are included to illustrate various program options, and a single example is described to facilitate learning the use of the programs.

Giles, G. L.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Self-teaching digital-computer program for fail-operational control of a turbojet engine in a sea-level test stand

The design and evaluation are described of a digital turbojet engine control which is capable of sensing catastrophic failures in either the engine rotor speed or the compressor discharge static-pressure signal and is capable of switching control modes to maintain near normal operation. The control program was developed for and tested on a turbojet engine located in a sea-level test stand. The control program is also capable of acquiring all the data that are necessary for the fail-operational control to function.

Wallhagen, R. E.↗
NASA NTRS1989

Characterization of the faulted behavior of digital computers and fault tolerant systems

A development status evaluation is presented for efforts conducted at NASA-Langley since 1977, toward the characterization of the latent fault in digital fault-tolerant systems. Attention is given to the practical, high speed, generalized gate-level logic system simulator developed, as well as to the validation methodology used for the simulator, on the basis of faultable software and hardware simulations employing a prototype MIL-STD-1750A processor. After validation, latency tests will be performed.

Bavuso, Salvatore J.↗
NASA NTRS1974

A real-time digital computer program for the simulation of a single rotor helicopter

A computer program was developed for the study of a single-rotor helicopter on the Langley Research Center real-time digital simulation system. Descriptions of helicopter equations and data, program subroutines (including flow charts and listings), real-time simulation system routines, and program operation are included. Program usage is illustrated by standard check cases and a representative flight case.

Houck, J. A.↗
NASA NTRS1975

A digital computer simulation and study of a direct-energy-transfer power-conditioning system

An investigation of the behavior of the power-conditioning system as a whole is a necessity to ensure the integrity of the aggregate system in the case of space applications. An approach for conducting such an investigation is considered. A description is given of the application of a general digital analog simulator program to the study of an aggregate power-conditioning system which is being developed for use on the International Ultraviolet Explorer spacecraft. The function of the direct energy transfer system studied involves a coupling of a solar array through a main distribution bus to the spacecraft electrical loads.

Burns, W. W., III↗
NASA NTRS1967

Automatic design of optical systems by digital computer

Computer program uses geometrical optical techniques and a least squares optimization method employing computing equipment for the automatic design of optical systems. It evaluates changes in various optical parameters, provides comprehensive ray-tracing, and generally determines the acceptability of the optical system characteristics.

Casad, T. A.↗