I am looking for a flight simulator that can address the following issues:
1- can be programmed or linked to a programming software like Matlab for motion control applications.
2- can address aerodynamics effects.
3- being accepted in academy. (not being just a computer game)
If you do not know software that supports all of the above items, partially supporting them would be useful.
Matlab Simulink will be better solution. Use Aerospace block set and first develop your aircraft model. Later on you can convert this simulink model into C code.
does matlab support aerodynamic effects of the aircraft? i am not sure I can simulate a customized aircraft which is designed by me in matlab simulink!
Matlab should be actually used for controlling the motion and speed of the aircraft , but software tools that has very accurate physical simulation support should be connected to the matlab to simulate the aerodynamic effects.
You can interface the aircraft model develop in simulink with flight gear for physical simulation.
how accurate is flightgear? i am not sure i can easily model my unmanned vehicle in flightgear! actually my UAV is not modeled in flightgear.
In my experience, the MATLAB is the best solution to simulate aircraft dynamics and control by using either m-file or simulink, and the flight gear or Xplane can be used for 3D display of maneuver or navigation. However, recently the Xplane include aerodynamic coefficients and derivatives of some airplanes and UAVs, but it looks difficult to see and modify the inside of it.
unfortunately, the xplane is not free. you can buy from http://www.x-plane.com/store/desktop/ at around 60$. our lab members have been actively using this software for UAV simulations and HILS (Hardware In the Loop Simulation) display.
x plane is available freely in torrentz.com u just type xplane 10 in search box u'll get
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