Evaluation of a Candidate Flight Dynamics Model Simulation Standard Exchange Format

This paper reports on a study that tested the AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technical Committee's proposed simulation model exchange standard. The motivation for and results of an evaluation of using the standard in an XML-based exchange format for static aerodynamic models between simulation facilities is given. The format is described briefly, along with a description of the two fixed-wing aerodynamic models used in testing. The experiences by two facilities that volunteered to import these test models are given, along with a description of the development of preliminary export tools. Utility programs developed to assist in implementing the standard format are described