Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
group
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Gabriel Martinez, Junior Michael Poinsett
Lead Presenter's Name
Gabriel Martinez
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Engineering
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Bernardo Restrepo-Torres
Abstract
Understanding aircraft dynamics through traditional simulations can be limiting, as results are often confined to screen-based visualization. This project aims to enhance learning and experimentation by creating a system where aircraft motion can be both simulated and physically observed in real time. The primary objective is to develop a cyber-physical flight simulation platform that links mathematical models with physical hardware. The system is designed to (1) represent aircraft dynamic behavior through real-time motion and (2) provide a foundation for integrating sensors and control strategies for responsive flight behavior. The platform combines aircraft dynamic models with a hardware interface capable of reproducing motion based on control inputs such as elevator deflection and throttle. Real-time data processing enables continuous interaction between the simulation and the physical system. The framework is also designed to incorporate sensor feedback for future closed-loop control applications. This work creates an interactive tool for education and research that bridges theory and practice. It enables exploration of advanced topics such as adaptive control, obstacle detection, and autonomous response, contributing to the development of more intuitive and intelligent aerospace systems.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Included in
Computer and Systems Architecture Commons, Controls and Control Theory Commons, Systems Engineering Commons
A Cyber-Physical Flight Simulation Platform for Real-Time Visualization of Aircraft Dynamics and Sensor-Based Control
Understanding aircraft dynamics through traditional simulations can be limiting, as results are often confined to screen-based visualization. This project aims to enhance learning and experimentation by creating a system where aircraft motion can be both simulated and physically observed in real time. The primary objective is to develop a cyber-physical flight simulation platform that links mathematical models with physical hardware. The system is designed to (1) represent aircraft dynamic behavior through real-time motion and (2) provide a foundation for integrating sensors and control strategies for responsive flight behavior. The platform combines aircraft dynamic models with a hardware interface capable of reproducing motion based on control inputs such as elevator deflection and throttle. Real-time data processing enables continuous interaction between the simulation and the physical system. The framework is also designed to incorporate sensor feedback for future closed-loop control applications. This work creates an interactive tool for education and research that bridges theory and practice. It enables exploration of advanced topics such as adaptive control, obstacle detection, and autonomous response, contributing to the development of more intuitive and intelligent aerospace systems.