Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Simulations Lab
Research by: Dr. Andrew Sinclair, Dr. John Cochran
Dr. Sinclair is currently working with Dr. Cochran on the development of a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Simulations Lab and doing research in on the development of HWIL simulations. This field combines numerical simulation codes, flight motion simulators, and computer visualizations to provide realistic tests for aerospace systems. Such simulations are a high-fidelity alternative to actual flight that cost much less. The U. S. Army's Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) at Redstone Arsenal is providing government-furnished HWIL equipment and computers for the lab, including a motion table and computers. This lab will provde hands-on opportunities for students to learn how hardware, such as missile seeker head sensors and software, such as, guidance algorithms are evaluated in the HWIL environment.
