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Pima Air and Space Museum
(exhibit under construction)
SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM FIXED BASE GUIDANCE AND NAVIGATION SIMULATOR
One of only three advanced space shuttle orbiter simulators used to train NASA astronauts.
The fixed-base Guidance and Navigation Simulator (GNS) represents one of only three simulators once used to train astronauts for the Space Shuttle Program at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Along with the motion-base Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS) and the Fixed-Base Simulator (FBS), these complex machines were used to create a series of various mission tasks ranging from full mission rehearsals down to recreating specific exercises such as atmosphere entry or launching satellites.
Predating the SMS and FBS, the GNS was built in the late 1970s and operational by 1982. Initially it was primarily used only to test and verify guidance and navigation software that would later be installed in the SMS, FBS, and orbiters. As such it originally did not have visual computer-generated windscreen displays and much of the interior was unfinished, though it did contain the same complex array of cockpit instrumentation, controls, and computer displays operated by five distinct general-purpose computers (GPC) present in actual orbiters.
Following the Challenger accident investigation, the Rogers Commission suggested that NASA invest in additional crew training simulators to provide increased and expanded training and to handle the higher frequency of missions. However, the cost of providing an additional SMS or FBS proved too expensive, so NASA elected to upgrade the GNS into a full fixed-base crew simulator that was essentially identical to the FBS.
The upgraded GNS flight deck was enhanced to provide a more realistic appearance and a full visual computer-generated imagery system for the six forward facing windscreens. Computer-generated imagery (CGI) was a new science in the early 1980s and all the simulators used a first-generation CGI system, rudimentary by today's standards.
For 20 years the upgraded GNS was used interchangeably with the FBS and it is likely that every post-Challenger crew spent time in the GNS practicing launch, ascent, orbit, re-entry, and landing procedures.
With the end of the Space Shuttle Program, the GNS was retired in 2011. In late 2020 the GNS was used on the set of a science fiction movie due to be released in late 2021 [not sure why they’re being cryptic, its Roland Emmerich’s Moonfall]. The filmmakers modified the simulator's external appearance, making the GNS more closely resemble the outer surface of an actual orbiter, along with internal cabin modifications. Following movie shooting, the GNS flight deck was donated to the Pima Air & Space Museum in early 2021.
Learn and understand the operator controls. Learn proper sequence of operation. Receive tips for best operation.
13.09.2024. - Ādažu nov., Latvija. Mācību vadības pavēlniecības (MVP) Kaujas atbalsta un nodrošinājuma mācību centra (KANMC) haubiču M109 simulatoru atklāšanas pasākums. Piedalās aizsardzības ministrs Andris Sprūds, MVP komandieris pulkvedis Māris Utināns, KANMC komandieris pulkvežleitnants Juris Buks.
Foto: Gatis Dieziņš (Aizsardzības ministrija)
Gran Turismo 5.
Infiniti G20 '90.
Colour: repainted Nissan "White Pearl".
Inspired by my friend's G20.
13.09.2024. - Ādažu nov., Latvija. Mācību vadības pavēlniecības (MVP) Kaujas atbalsta un nodrošinājuma mācību centra (KANMC) haubiču M109 simulatoru atklāšanas pasākums. Piedalās aizsardzības ministrs Andris Sprūds, MVP komandieris pulkvedis Māris Utināns, KANMC komandieris pulkvežleitnants Juris Buks.
Foto: Gatis Dieziņš (Aizsardzības ministrija)
Pima Air and Space Museum
SIKORSKY SH-3 SEA KING COCKPIT SIMULATOR
The Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King was designed in the late 1950s as a long range anti-submarine helicopter for the United States Navy. The versatility of the design resulted in its use in many other roles as well in both military and civil service. Most notably Sea Kings have served as a Search-And-Rescue aircraft for the U.S. Navy, USAF, U.S. Coast Guard and for Britain's Royal Air Force and Royal Navy in addition to several other foreign nations.
This simulator was built as a full motion cockpit simulator for training Sea King pilots. It would have been mounted on a hydraulic platform that allowed it to be moved and tilted to represent the actions of a helicopter in flight.
#ds133 Sunday Challenge: Backlighting in a scene can create drama. Make a photo with interesting placement of backlit subjects.
yes, this booth showed up at the local mall where we walk in the morning. imagine spending $2 so you can get blown around by simulated wind............ bet these booths don't go over great down south, where they can experience the same thing for free!!!
A flight simulator the engineers are using for the Avro Arrow project...
A group of people who are making a 2/3 flying replica of the 1950's Avro Arrow. This is as far they have gotten so far, they hope to have it airshow ready in five years... Website at 142.179.170.230/avro/ They hold an open house on the first Saturday of every month...
13.09.2024. - Ādažu nov., Latvija. Mācību vadības pavēlniecības (MVP) Kaujas atbalsta un nodrošinājuma mācību centra (KANMC) haubiču M109 simulatoru atklāšanas pasākums. Piedalās aizsardzības ministrs Andris Sprūds, MVP komandieris pulkvedis Māris Utināns, KANMC komandieris pulkvežleitnants Juris Buks.
Foto: Gatis Dieziņš (Aizsardzības ministrija)
13.09.2024. - Ādažu nov., Latvija. Mācību vadības pavēlniecības (MVP) Kaujas atbalsta un nodrošinājuma mācību centra (KANMC) haubiču M109 simulatoru atklāšanas pasākums. Piedalās aizsardzības ministrs Andris Sprūds, MVP komandieris pulkvedis Māris Utināns, KANMC komandieris pulkvežleitnants Juris Buks.
Foto: Gatis Dieziņš (Aizsardzības ministrija)