The Dynamic Motion Simulation Center (DMSC) at DLR's site in Oberpfaffenhofen consists of three motion simulators and enables particularly realistic flight and driving simulations.
The Department for Flight Control and Simulation combines expertise in system dynamics and control engineering to develop advanced flight control methods and functions, as well as realistic flight simulators.
The focus of activities is on unconventional aircraft such as high-altitude platforms, eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, and combat aircraft. These aircraft exhibit unique effects (for example structural flexibility, VTOL transition, and sloshing) which require a deep understanding of the flight dynamics. The goal is to develop potentially certifiable methods for safe, efficient, and energy-optimized operations.
To simulate and virtually test these aircraft, motion platforms are used, for which algorithms for motion cueing, human-machine interfaces (HMI), and visualization systems are developed. The advanced research infrastructure of the Dynamic Motion Simulation Center (DMSC) also enables further applications such as flight test preparation, human factors research, and research using virtual/mixed reality.
