SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT

We describe a new multiprocessor implementation of a very complex research flight simulation using essentially 'commercial off-the-shelf ' hardware and system software. A description of the simulator and its primary components is provided, followed by a description of the real-time system as implemented. The real-time system spans three synchronized processors and can be expanded to 11 processors on the current hardware platform. The implementation has provided a common environment between the multiprocessor real-time computer, integration and test station, and desktop development systems. The system has provided significant performance improvements and increased efficiency of operations and support. Several potential improvements are also described. (Author