Multi-industry modeling complex for training unmanned aerial vehicle operators

Purpose. For the operational training of unmanned aircraft specialists, in particular for military purposes, based on the use of interactive forms of training, interdisciplinary models and a virtual information environment.

Specifications. Minimum recommended technical characteristics of the training complex: central processor with a frequency of 2.1 GHz; RAM 8 GB; free hard disk space 10 GB; availability of a discrete video card (from 1 GB of memory); screen resolution 1920×1080 pixels; USB, Ethernet ports. Recommended technical characteristics of the training complex: central processor with a frequency of 2.5 GHz; RAM 16 GB; free hard disk space 10 GB; availability of a discrete video card (from 4 GB of memory); two displays with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels; USB 3.0, Ethernet ports.

Application area. Production of instruments and equipment for measurement, research and navigation; 85.32 Training for professional pilots.

Advantages. The multi-industry modeling complex is a unified platform for training operators to control complex unmanned aerial systems with fundamentally new functionality, allowing you to simulate complex dynamic situations and solve typical problems that arise when teaching and training operators to control unmanned aerial vehicles. This complex differs from existing simulators: the use of interactive forms of training, interdisciplinary models and a virtual information environment; formation of information images of the current situation and their use to solve current management problems; the use of intellectualized sensor networks, which will ensure continuity and reliability of input data for constructing appropriate information images and maintaining holistic imaginative thinking.

Technical and economic effect. Increasing the efficiency of training of UAV operators will minimize the negative impact of the human factor and minimize the possibility of erroneous actions by operators. The prototype of a multi-industry modeling complex provides 15% more functionality compared to analogues used today. Software optimization increases the performance of complex elements by 6.3% and reduces the input/output delay of control commands by 2.17%. The social effect of the technology is based on the importance of obtaining high-quality piloting skills by UAV operators to effectively perform assigned tasks.

Description. A multi-industry modeling complex for training operators provides the ability to create different scenarios and situations for different types of unmanned aerial vehicles. At the same time, the main operating modes of the UAV operator are practiced: planning a route trajectory; control of attitude, total energy, speed and altitude of flight; trajectory motion control; maneuvering control in case of difficult flight situations and to avoid obstacles; setting up communication protocols and organizing network interaction. Such modeling can be performed both on a user-specified time scale and in real time. This complex with flexible software can be used not only as a simulator, but also as a ground control station for UAVs. Training plans using the simulation complex were developed in compliance with the requirements of international standards and training programs for UAV operators.

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