Ejection Seat Parachute Simulator
German Air Force / Altenstadt
Parachute Simulators for Emergency Bailout Training
The Air Force Parachute Simulator from e.sigma is a simulation system designed to train pilots whose aircraft are equipped with ejection seats or parachute rescue systems. The system enables pilots to learn and train on processes that can occur after the release of the parachute rescue device and once the parachute itself opens. Starting with the opening of the parachute, the simulation tracks the entire parachute jump until landing. During the exercise, a variety of weather conditions and a number of landing zones can be simulated.
The parachutist uses the 3D visualization system to interact with his or her surroundings. As the parachutist moves his or her head, an electronic sensor tracks these movements. The system then adjusts the perspective of the virtual environment to match the line-of-sight alterations thereby detected. Acoustic effects accompany the events and incidents that occur in the simulation.
To guarantee long-term parts availability, the parachute simulator is constructed largely of COTS components.
