flightpath reconstruction
Flight 1549 3D Reconstruction, Hudson River Ditching Jan 15, 2009
Full info: www.exosphere3d.com This animation is based on all currently available data concerning the US Airways Flight 1549 crash landing on the Hudson River (Cactus 1549). Satellite imagery, elevation models and robust GIS mapping methods are utilized to create a vegetation model, terrain model and ground clutter (3D buildings). Of all available audio tracks, only two are used, La Guardia Tower and New York TRACON Departure controller position. Radar data as well as the onboard Flight Data Recorder are utilized in constructing the flightpath of the aircraft. The other version of this video: www.youtube.com The birds showing up on radar: www.youtube.com aka Brace for Impact, Miracle on the Hudson
A reconstruction of the AR.Drone flight path
The AR.Drone reports a large amount of flight data back to the controlling machine. This video shows a plot of the (integrated) linear velocities synchronised with the video captured from the drone. As you can see, the results are surprisingly good. You can also see my colleague standing with his coffee waiting for the drone to attack him.
FedEx Flight 647 CVR and flight path animation.
The reconstruction displays information from the flight data recorder (FDR), cockpit voice recorder (CVR), recorded radar data and aircraft performance data. The reconstruction does not depict weather or visibility conditions at the time of the accident.
Flight Path Animation Air Midwest Flight 5481 accident
This three dimensional animated reconstruction shows the flight of Air Midwest Flight 5481, which crashed at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina on January 8, 2003. The following accident reconstruction displays information from the flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, recorded radar data, and aircraft performance data. This reconstruction does not depict weather or visibility conditions at the time of the accident. The animation shows a three-dimensional model of the airplane and its motion. Selected comments from the Cockpit Voice Recorder transcript are superimposed as text at the time they occurred. The time of day (based on the FAA's Air Traffic Control radar data), aircraft altitude in feet, and aircraft speed in knots are depicted as text. More info: aviation-safety.net
Flight Path Animation of the American Flight 587 accident
This three-dimensional animated accident reconstruction shows most of the flight for American Airlines flight 587, which crashed shortly after takeoff from JFK International airport on November 12, 2001. The reconstruction exhibits information selected from the flight data recorder, excerpts from the cockpit voice recorder transcript, recorded radar data, and aircraft performance data. This reconstruction does not depict the weather or visibility conditions at the time of the accident. The animation shows a three-dimensional model of the airplane and its motion in the upper portion of the view. Selected comments from the cockpit voice recorder transcript or other annotations are superimposed as text in this area at the time they occurred. The lower portion of the view depicts a set of instruments and indicators, which display selected parameters from the flight data recorder. The animation starts with the airplane on the ground, taxiing to runway 31L. It shows the airplane's taxi, takeoff, climbout, and initial turn to the left. The rudder parameters are blanked out at the time the tail section separates from the airplane. The screen turns black at the point in time when the flight data recorder information ends (only cockpit voice recorder text or annotations are shown after this point). This animation does not include sound.
Radar Data Extraction and Visualization, ASR-11 Radar Facility
Using the radar data from our Flight 1549 Hudson River reconstruction, we have highlighted the reults of extracting numeric data from raw radar data files and turning it into a time-based animation. ASR Sites collect two basic types of radar information, primary and secondary. A primary return is recorded when a target (such as a metal aircraft or large flock of birds) reflects enough energy to be recorded. A secondary return is one in which the transponder on-board the aircraft sends out a signal in response to the query from the ground-based ASR facility. We created a time-lapse of the radar data for this particular accident and included aircraft identification tags as well as reported altitudes (in hundreds of feet). Various maps such as satellite images, sectionals (and/or terminal area charts) can be used as a backdrop to the data to aid in visualization. NEXRAD weather data can also be depicted. Any data with altitude information from aircraft that respond to the query with Mode-C are generated at their respective altitudes, allowing for a 3D view in addition to the overhead "plan view".
Layug v. AAR - Flight Path
Description: Airplane crash in Davao, Philippines where the pilot was forced to circle the airport to avoid another airplane on the runway. As the pilot circled, a misjudgment was made and the airplane collided with a low mountain killing all passengers and crew on board. Visualizations Produced: Fearless Eye obtained contour data of the accident site and the surrounding area and constructed a 3D digital terrain map. Aerial photo data was then applied to the terrain model and flight path indication points were overlaid. An accurate model of the Boeing 737-200 airplane was then produced and animated along the flight path using expert data for airspeed and elevation.
American 77 Flight Path
Animation based on the Flight Data Recorder provided by the NTSB. Goto pilotsfor911truth.org for more information data download and NTSB cover letter. Be sure to watch other videos uploaded by johndoeX and visit www.pilotsfor911truth.org to see the full analysis and/or purchase your own higher quality DVD of all 3 analysis videos to support our research, including free the Full Flight Animation as provided by the NTSB with ATC transmissions at pilotsfor911truth.org Thanks for your support.
Piper Seneca V Accident - Flightpath
To illustrate the correct and incorrect ways the fuel servo could be put together, Fearless Eye obtained a physical model and recreated it in 3D, then animated it showing how it would function if working correctly and also how it functioned when backwards, as it was at the time of the accident. Fearless Eye also visualized the flightpath of the Piper Seneca, giving the problem context.
Flight 1549, Inside the "3D" of the Hudson River 3D Reconstruction (promo movie)
Explore the wireframes, texture maps and lighting effects that went into the "3D" portion of our Flight 1549 reconstruction. Individual layers of data shown are of the terrain, vegetation, ground clutter and Airbus A320 aircraft. Intermediate render steps are shown that illustrate basic lighting, global illumination (radiosity), depth of field, atmospheric effect and depth of field. The video begins in motion at the time of takeoff roll and pauses at intermediate steps along the flightpath until finally ending when the plane crashes in the hudson river. For more on the full Cactus 1549 reconstruction project, visit: bit.ly
Piper Seneca V Accident - Abbreviated Flightpath
To illustrate the correct and incorrect ways the fuel servo could be put together, Fearless Eye obtained a physical model and recreated it in 3D, then animated it showing how it would function if working correctly and also how it functioned when backwards, as it was at the time of the accident. Fearless Eye also visualized the flightpath of the Piper Seneca, giving the problem context.
Intrail View, Continental Flight 1404 Preliminary 3D Animation
This animation depicts the generalized flight path of Continental 1404 accelerating along runway 34R, then departing the runway to the west and coming to rest near Fire Station #4. At this point, there is very little accuracy in the flight path depicted. The release of the CVR, FRD and other information will allow refinement of the animation. Security cameras may have captured portions of the taxi progress and/or takeoff roll and crash of this Boeing 737 aircraft. The FDR may contain latitude/longitude data and more importantly could have recorded lateral, longitudinal and vertical accelerations. This data could be integrated with time to recreate the taxi path and flight path of the aircraft. Radar data from nearby facilities may also provide information helpful in the reconstruction. exosphere3d.com
Flight 175 reconstruction of final 4 mins 40 secs.
Flight 175 - reconstruction final 4 minutes 40 seconds. RESULT. Vmo + 10% around 405 ktas plane breaks up 12000 feet and 15 miles from WTC. NTSB REPORT INTO FLIGHT 175 COMPLETELY CONTRADICTS VIDEO FOOTAGE OF EVENT. Download the NTSB report into flight 175 from here - the national security archive: www.gwu.edu PMDG simulations - award winning accuracy: www.precisionmanuals.com photo of flight 175 pre 911 copyright James Richard Covington www.airliners.net V SPEEDS explanation here: en.wikipedia.org
flight 1549 google earth 3D animation, Generalized Flight Path
www.czmartin.com/jpw Googel Earth 3D Model, page = animated models,generalized flight path 3D animation in google earth.
Aspen, Colorado CFIT Accident Reconstruction, High Res Terrain
In cooperation with Intermap Technologies, we have created a series of high resolution terrain visualizations of the Aspen, Colorado area. Project page: www.exosphere3d.com Controlled flight into terrain continues to be a factor in many aviation accidents. This reconstruction highlights a July 2000 accident involving a Cessna 195, registration N4377V, which crashed shortly after departure from Aspen/Pitkin County airport in VFR weather. The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries. Utilizing our basic flightpath calculation techniques and the limited data available, we have created a probable departure course for the accident aircraft. The aircraft departed Aspen airport (ASE) around 11:20am and crashed shortly afterwards during a departure climb into a valley east of the airport. Colored gradients illustrate the climb performance of the Cessna 195 relative to the surrounding terrain. This performance gradient map is recalculated at every timestep throughout the animation based on the position, altitude and airspeed of the aircraft as well as air density and ambient temperature ("density altitude"). Additional sequences apply a viewshed mask to the climb performance gradient map. The viewshed is calculated from the aircraft location to the surface of the surrounding terrain. Both a typical viewshed as well as the "negative" of that viewshed are shown (ie terrain shadowed behind larger mountains or below the horizon due to earth curvature). Features in the ...
Hudson River Plane Landing (US Airways 1549) Animation with Audio
Professional 3D animation, accurately reconstructed to match the event. From www.scenesystems.com
Carnahan v. Parker-Hannifin Corp. - Map View
Description: Airplane crash that claimed the lives of Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan and his son, Randy who was piloting the plane. Plaintiff's counsel wished to illustrate to the jury that the pilot had not caused the accident and that mechanical failure of key instruments during a flight that eventually encountered hazardous weather conditions was to blame. Phase 1, Pre-Visualization and Measurement: Fearless Eye obtained FAA flight path data, air traffic control voice transcripts, and audio recordings, and combined them in correct sequence. 3D topographical maps were created from USGS surveys and flight path indication points were overlaid. An accurate model of the Cessna airplane was also produced. Phase 2, Visualizations Produced: After combining all relevant data provided by plaintiff's engineers, a series of 3D animations was produced illustrating the airplane's flight path, highlighting key points in the flight in which loss of ground control was made evident by radio silence and erratic flight behavior. Dramatic changes in course heading as well as altitude were also illustrated by this methodology. Superimposed text display and simultaneous playback of flight recordings during the animations produced a comprehensive record of events for the jury.
American Flight 587 Crash Animation (with sound) November, 12, 2001
This three-dimensional animated accident reconstruction shows most of the flight for American Airlines flight 587, which crashed shortly after takeoff from JFK International airport on November 12, 2001. The reconstruction exhibits information selected from the flight data recorder, excerpts from the cockpit voice recorder transcript, recorded radar data, and aircraft performance data. This reconstruction does not depict the weather or visibility conditions at the time of the accident.
Carnahan v. Parker-Hannifin Corp. - Terrain View
Description: Airplane crash that claimed the lives of Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan and his son, Randy who was piloting the plane. Plaintiff's counsel wished to illustrate to the jury that the pilot had not caused the accident and that mechanical failure of key instruments during a flight that eventually encountered hazardous weather conditions was to blame. Phase 1, Pre-Visualization and Measurement: Fearless Eye obtained FAA flight path data, air traffic control voice transcripts, and audio recordings, and combined them in correct sequence. 3D topographical maps were created from USGS surveys and flight path indication points were overlaid. An accurate model of the Cessna airplane was also produced. Phase 2, Visualizations Produced: After combining all relevant data provided by plaintiff's engineers, a series of 3D animations was produced illustrating the airplane's flight path, highlighting key points in the flight in which loss of ground control was made evident by radio silence and erratic flight behavior. Dramatic changes in course heading as well as altitude were also illustrated by this methodology. Superimposed text display and simultaneous playback of flight recordings during the animations produced a comprehensive record of events for the jury.
N761RS Cessna 210 Engine Failure
Project webpage: www.exosphere3d.com Exosphere3D was retained in the reconstruction of an accident timeline for this particular crash involving a Cessna 210 in Georgia. The accident aircraft, N761RS, was in cruise flight when the engine suddenly stopped. Audio recordings from air traffic control captured the pilot's radio transmissions during this event. Radar data was only available in a screen capture format provided by the FAA. We accurately georeferenced these screen playback images, allowing us to accurately depict the flightpath in relation to ground features and the crash site. Basemaps were created from geospatial data such as satellite imagery and vector street maps. A scrolling graph depicts the altitude, ground track, and ground speed of the aircraft as reported in the radar dataset.
NTSB Animation Flight 1549 Hudson River Landing US Airways
Courtesy NTSB This animation depicts the flight path of US Airways Flight 1549 in Weehawken, New Jersey, on January 15, 2009. The animation begins after the airplanes takeoff from La Guardia Airport at 3:26:50 PM EST and ends with the water landing in the Hudson River. Flight data recorder and radar flight path information is displayed on a satellite photo illustration of the area. Near the end of the flight, the animation transitions to surveillance video from Pier 88, which captured the landing. Selected comments from the cockpit voice recorder transcript are displayed as text. The animation audio consists of portions of the recorded air traffic control communications. The airplanes speed, altitude, and local time are displayed in the lower portion of the screen.
Space Flight Application of Orbital Mechanics pt1-3 1994 NASA & Naval Space Command 14min
video for embedding at scitech.quickfound.net "This video details planetary motion or orbital mechanics. It explains Kepler's and Newton's Laws plus terminology including perigee, apogee, eccentricity, orbital inclination, launch window, etc." for all the math, see The Orbital Mechanics of Flight Mechanics, 1973 ntrs.nasa.gov part 2: www.youtube.com part 3: www.youtube.com This video primarily deals with Earth orbit navigation. For interplanetary navigation, also see: The Evolution of Deep Space Navigation: 1962-1989 trs-new.jpl.nasa.gov "The navigation of a spacecraft is the process of determining the current position and the predicted flight path of the vehicle and correcting the flight path so that it stays within acceptable limits of the desired trajectory. Spacecraft navigation is a complex process involving the collection of data containing information about the position and velocity of the vehicle (and other pertinent quantities as well), followed by the processing of these data to yield estimates of the vehicle's position and velocity as functions of time. Further computation is then needed to plan corrections for the trajectory dispersions away from the desired flight path that inevitably occur. The computational process requires accurate modeling of the motions of the vehicle and the observational data. A number of robotic spacecraft have traveled throughout the solar system, collecting in-situ and remote scientific observations. In nearly all cases the ability ...
Space Flight Application of Orbital Mechanics pt3-3 1994 NASA & Naval Space Command 12min
video for embedding at scitech.quickfound.net "This video details planetary motion or orbital mechanics. It explains Kepler's and Newton's Laws plus terminology including perigee, apogee, eccentricity, orbital inclination, launch window, etc." for all the math, see The Orbital Mechanics of Flight Mechanics, 1973 ntrs.nasa.gov part 1: www.youtube.com part 2: www.youtube.com This video primarily deals with Earth orbit navigation. For interplanetary navigation, also see: The Evolution of Deep Space Navigation: 1962-1989 trs-new.jpl.nasa.gov "The navigation of a spacecraft is the process of determining the current position and the predicted flight path of the vehicle and correcting the flight path so that it stays within acceptable limits of the desired trajectory. Spacecraft navigation is a complex process involving the collection of data containing information about the position and velocity of the vehicle (and other pertinent quantities as well), followed by the processing of these data to yield estimates of the vehicle's position and velocity as functions of time. Further computation is then needed to plan corrections for the trajectory dispersions away from the desired flight path that inevitably occur. The computational process requires accurate modeling of the motions of the vehicle and the observational data. A number of robotic spacecraft have traveled throughout the solar system, collecting in-situ and remote scientific observations. In nearly all cases the ability ...
Space Flight Application of Orbital Mechanics pt2-3 1994 NASA & Naval Space Command 10min
video for embedding at scitech.quickfound.net "This video details planetary motion or orbital mechanics. It explains Kepler's and Newton's Laws plus terminology including perigee, apogee, eccentricity, orbital inclination, launch window, etc." for all the math, see The Orbital Mechanics of Flight Mechanics, 1973 ntrs.nasa.gov part 1: www.youtube.com part 3: www.youtube.com This video primarily deals with Earth orbit navigation. For interplanetary navigation, also see: The Evolution of Deep Space Navigation: 1962-1989 trs-new.jpl.nasa.gov "The navigation of a spacecraft is the process of determining the current position and the predicted flight path of the vehicle and correcting the flight path so that it stays within acceptable limits of the desired trajectory. Spacecraft navigation is a complex process involving the collection of data containing information about the position and velocity of the vehicle (and other pertinent quantities as well), followed by the processing of these data to yield estimates of the vehicle's position and velocity as functions of time. Further computation is then needed to plan corrections for the trajectory dispersions away from the desired flight path that inevitably occur. The computational process requires accurate modeling of the motions of the vehicle and the observational data. A number of robotic spacecraft have traveled throughout the solar system, collecting in-situ and remote scientific observations. In nearly all cases the ability ...
Flight 1549 (Hudson River) Radar Data Visualization
This is a 3D depiction of all data from JFK and EWR Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) facilities including the accident flight AWE1549. Nearby John F Kennedy Airport (to the south east of LaGuardia) shows as a cluster of red data (you can distinguish the runways and final approach paths) and the clustered blue data highlights Newark Airport, just to the west of LaGuardia (LGA). The accident flightpath is drawn in a solid white line. A high resolution satellite image is used to depict the layout of LaGuardia airport and to aid in spatial orientation during the visualization. Read more on our Flight 1549 analysis web page: exosphere3d.com The ASR radar data is archived when an accident occurs and is read from a continuous data tape (CDR: Continuous Data Recording) on an ARTS computer by a program called "CDR EDITOR". The ARTS (automated radar terminal) computer is the same computer which processes live radar data for Air Traffic Control. The archived files must then be processed to extract information into a meaningful numeric format. Data from the two radar facilities is projected using a transverse mercator projection and rotated into precise alignment with known reference points. Slant range correction is important for targets near the radar's location and is accomplished by utilizing the Mode C altitude reported for those targets with altitude information. Range-Azimuth data presents challenges in the accident reconstruction environment due to the fact that there are ...
Carnahan v. Parker-Hannifin Corp. - Second View
Description: Airplane crash that claimed the lives of Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan and his son, Randy who was piloting the plane. Plaintiff's counsel wished to illustrate to the jury that the pilot had not caused the accident and that mechanical failure of key instruments during a flight that eventually encountered hazardous weather conditions was to blame. Phase 1, Pre-Visualization and Measurement: Fearless Eye obtained FAA flight path data, air traffic control voice transcripts, and audio recordings, and combined them in correct sequence. 3D topographical maps were created from USGS surveys and flight path indication points were overlaid. An accurate model of the Cessna airplane was also produced. Phase 2, Visualizations Produced: After combining all relevant data provided by plaintiff's engineers, a series of 3D animations was produced illustrating the airplane's flight path, highlighting key points in the flight in which loss of ground control was made evident by radio silence and erratic flight behavior. Dramatic changes in course heading as well as altitude were also illustrated by this methodology. Superimposed text display and simultaneous playback of flight recordings during the animations produced a comprehensive record of events for the jury.
10x Timelapse: Flight 1549 Radar Data
View realtime version (long) www.youtube.com This animation depitcts the raw radar data regarding the accident at a 10x timelapse rate. The reconstruction is not intended to simulate the radar display that the controller would see, but rather serves as a tool to visualize the data. The flight numbers and altitudes (100's of feet) are shown for most aircraft. Primary radar returns are shown with open boxes, beacon only returns are shown with triangles and beacon reinforced data is depicted with small plus symbols. Data for JFK and EWR radar facility are both displayed. Data with altitude information has been slant range corrected, whereas primary returns are not corrected for altitude (and thus do not project accurately when overlaying data from the two radar facilities). Time is shown in Zulu (UTC) and audio captions are displayed as well, although at 10x speed, they have much less meaning. A small 3D view of the aircraft flightpath is included. Teterboro (at mid left) and La Guardia (lower right) runways are highlighted to help in orientation. A high resolution satellite image serves as the basemap to this animation. The movie is displayed at half resolution on this webpage, and can be downloaded in flash format for offline playback. In this movie, the raw radar returns (primary returns) are displayed and clearly show the movement of several flocks of birds in the mapped area. The radar controllers typically have these primary returns filtered from display, for various ...
Captain Scarlet The Abridged Series #6
Captain Scarlet returns to official duties to aid in the protection operation with Captain Blue. Elsewhere, The Mysterons engineer a power failure on airliner Delta-Tango 19, which plunges into the Atlantic Ocean with the deaths of all onboard. An unmanned reconstruction of the plane continues on the original flight path from New York to London. which suggests that they can sap the power from anything at will. Quite why they don't attempt to directly affect the small private plane that will containing the Director General, preferring to try and drive a passenger jet into it instead remains a mystery. Next! Episode! Here! youtu.be
Middleton - Scene From 9/11: ATTACK ON THE PENTAGON
Latest released scene from "9/11: ATTACK ON THE PENTAGON". William Middleton, an Arlington National Cemetary worker describes a flight path very different than the one required to cause the physical damage at the Pentagon. 3D Animation reconstruction takes the viewer to Arlington on Sept 11, 2001 and puts you in the eyes of the witnesses to decide for yourself. For full set of witness point of view, and for full high quality film on DVD, please visit pilotsfor911truth.org.
Continental Flight 1404, Denver International Airport Dec 20th, 2008
A *preliminary* graphic showing the layout of Denver Internation Airport, the departure runway (34R) of Continental Airlines Flight 1404 and the location of the wreckage. With the eventual release of more information such as the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR), a more refined animation can be created. Security cameras may have captured portions of the taxi progress and/or takeoff roll and crash of this Boeing 737 aircraft. The FDR may contain latitude/longitude data and more importantly could have recorded lateral, longitudinal and vertical accelerations. This data could be integrated with time to recreate the taxi path and flight path of the aircraft. Radar data from nearby facilities may also provide information helpful in the reconstruction. exosphere3d.com
Space Navigation pt1-2 1967 NASA 12min
video for embedding at scitech.quickfound.net A basic introduction to lunar and interplanetary navigation for manned spaceflight. "This film illustrates the methods that were used for determining space trajectories, locating a spacecraft's position, and navigating both manned and unmanned spacecraft between Earth and other planets. The footage shows, through animation and live photography, the use of computers and other navigational instruments for the lunar mission and future space flights." part 2: www.youtube.com NASA film HQ-116 USAF film TF-6301 from JPL Basics of Spaceflight: www2.jpl.nasa.gov "Spacecraft navigation comprises two aspects: (1) knowledge and prediction of spacecraft position and velocity, which is orbit determination, and (2) firing the rocket motor to alter the spacecraft's velocity, which is flight path control. Recall from Chapter 4 that a spacecraft on its way to a distant planet is actually in orbit about the sun, and the portion of its solar orbit between launch and destination is called the spacecraft's trajectory. Orbit determination involves finding the spacecraft's orbital elements and accounting for perturbations to its natural orbit. Flight path control involves commanding the spacecraft's propulsion system to alter the vehicle's velocity. Comparing the accurately determined spacecraft's trajectory with knowledge of the destination object's orbit is the basis for determining what velocity changes are needed. Since the Earth's own orbital ...
Animation of American Airlines Flt 1420 accident
This NTSB animation shows the last minute of flight for American Airlines Flight 1420, which crashed while landing at Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 1999. The reconstruction uses data retrieved from the Digital Flight Data Recorder and excerpts from the Cockpit Voice Recorder transcript. The animation starts with the airplane at a barometric altitude of 664 feet, an airspeed of 154 knots, a Localizer beam deviation of 0.4 DOTS to the right and 0.6 DOTS above the Glide Slope. The animation shows the airplane touching down to the right of the runway centerline and continuing to track to the right nearly reaching the right edge of the runway before changing direction to left. The remaining landing roll shows the airplane passing through the runway centerline and eventually departing the left edge of the runway just before reaching the end of the runway. The instruments displayed represent the following (from upper right to lower left): Airspeed, Altitude, Artificial Horizon, Heading with Localizer and Glideslope Deviation, Rudder Position, Right inboard spoiler position, Derived control wheel position, Left outboard spoiler position, Thrust reverser position (unlocked or deployed), and Engine Pressure Ratio. Disclaimer: This reconstruction was developed using information from the flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, and wreckage site. Weather and visibility conditions at the time of the accident are not depicted. Animation (c) NTSB
Aspen Colorado CFIT Accident, Climb Performance Visualization
In cooperation with Intermap Technologies, we have created a series of high resolution terrain visualizations of the Aspen, Colorado area. Project page: www.exosphere3d.com Controlled flight into terrain continues to be a factor in many aviation accidents. This reconstruction highlights a July 2000 accident involving a Cessna 195, registration N4377V, which crashed shortly after departure from Aspen/Pitkin County airport in VFR weather. The pilot and three passengers received fatal injuries. Utilizing our basic flightpath calculation techniques and the limited data available, we have created a probable departure course for the accident aircraft. The aircraft departed Aspen airport (ASE) around 11:20am and crashed shortly afterwards during a departure climb into a valley east of the airport. Colored gradients illustrate the climb performance of the Cessna 195 relative to the surrounding terrain. This performance gradient map is recalculated at every timestep throughout the animation based on the position, altitude and airspeed of the aircraft as well as air density and ambient temperature ("density altitude"). Additional sequences apply a viewshed mask to the climb performance gradient map. The viewshed is calculated from the aircraft location to the surface of the surrounding terrain. Both a typical viewshed as well as the "negative" of that viewshed are shown (ie terrain shadowed behind larger mountains or below the horizon due to earth curvature). Features in the ...
Animation of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Plane Crash
This three-dimensional animated accident reconstruction shows the final pitch-over and initial portion of the dive for Alaska Airlines Flight 261, which crashed off of Point Hueneme, CA on January 31, 2000. The reconstruction exhibits information selected from the Flight Data Recorder, excerpts from the Cockpit Voice Recorder transcript, recorded radar data and aircraft performance data. This reconstruction does not depict the weather or visibility conditions at the time of the accident. The animation shows a three-dimensional model of the airplane and its motion. Selected comments from the Cockpit Voice Recorder transcript are superimposed as text at the time they occurred. The time of day (based on the FAA's Air Traffic Control radar data) and aircraft altitude in feet are depicted as text. The animation begins with the crew discussing possible mechanical damage to the longitudinal control system and a decision to land at Los Angeles International Airport. The aircraft pitched nose down shortly after the crew redeployed flaps and slats. The animation ends with the crew's declaration of "MAYDAY".
Carnahan v. Parker-Hannifin Corp. - Split Screen View
Description: Airplane crash that claimed the lives of Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan and his son, Randy who was piloting the plane. Plaintiff's counsel wished to illustrate to the jury that the pilot had not caused the accident and that mechanical failure of key instruments during a flight that eventually encountered hazardous weather conditions was to blame. Phase 1, Pre-Visualization and Measurement: Fearless Eye obtained FAA flight path data, air traffic control voice transcripts, and audio recordings, and combined them in correct sequence. 3D topographical maps were created from USGS surveys and flight path indication points were overlaid. An accurate model of the Cessna airplane was also produced. Phase 2, Visualizations Produced: After combining all relevant data provided by plaintiff's engineers, a series of 3D animations was produced illustrating the airplane's flight path, highlighting key points in the flight in which loss of ground control was made evident by radio silence and erratic flight behavior. Dramatic changes in course heading as well as altitude were also illustrated by this methodology. Superimposed text display and simultaneous playback of flight recordings during the animations produced a comprehensive record of events for the jury.
Piper Seneca V Accident - Side by Side
To illustrate the correct and incorrect ways the fuel servo could be put together, Fearless Eye obtained a physical model and recreated it in 3D, then animated it showing how it would function if working correctly and also how it functioned when backwards, as it was at the time of the accident. Fearless Eye also visualized the flightpath of the Piper Seneca, giving the problem context.
Layug v. AAR - Cockpit
Description: Airplane crash in Davao, Philippines where the pilot was forced to circle the airport to avoid another airplane on the runway. As the pilot circled, a misjudgment was made and the airplane collided with a low mountain killing all passengers and crew on board. Visualizations Produced: Fearless Eye obtained contour data of the accident site and the surrounding area and constructed a 3D digital terrain map. Aerial photo data was then applied to the terrain model and flight path indication points were overlaid. An accurate model of the Boeing 737-200 airplane was then produced and animated along the flight path using expert data for airspeed and elevation.
Space Navigation pt2-2 1967 NASA 9min
video for embedding at scitech.quickfound.net A basic introduction to lunar and interplanetary navigation for manned spaceflight. "This film illustrates the methods that were used for determining space trajectories, locating a spacecraft's position, and navigating both manned and unmanned spacecraft between Earth and other planets. The footage shows, through animation and live photography, the use of computers and other navigational instruments for the lunar mission and future space flights." part 1: www.youtube.com NASA film HQ-116 USAF film TF-6301 from JPL Basics of Spaceflight: www2.jpl.nasa.gov "Spacecraft navigation comprises two aspects: (1) knowledge and prediction of spacecraft position and velocity, which is orbit determination, and (2) firing the rocket motor to alter the spacecraft's velocity, which is flight path control. Recall from Chapter 4 that a spacecraft on its way to a distant planet is actually in orbit about the sun, and the portion of its solar orbit between launch and destination is called the spacecraft's trajectory. Orbit determination involves finding the spacecraft's orbital elements and accounting for perturbations to its natural orbit. Flight path control involves commanding the spacecraft's propulsion system to alter the vehicle's velocity. Comparing the accurately determined spacecraft's trajectory with knowledge of the destination object's orbit is the basis for determining what velocity changes are needed. Since the Earth's own orbital ...
ATR-42 aircraft accident animation, Lubbock, Texas, January 2009
This three-dimensional (3-D) animated reconstruction shows the January 27, 2009, accident involving an ATR-42-320 N902FX, operated by Empire Airlines, which crashed short of Runway 17R, Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock, Texas, while executing an instrument landing system approach. The animation shows excerpts from the flight data recorder (FDR), the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcript, recorded radar data, and aircraft performance data. It does not depict the weather or visibility conditions at the time of the accident. The animation does not include audio. Details: aviation-safety.net
Model Rocket Data Collection - Flight Re-Creation Visualisation
Vastmotion.com.au - This visualisation is reconstructed from data collected by the vastMotion zyxBox Acceleration Data Logger. The zyxBox logs 3D acceleration, rotation and shock data (1000G). This data has been processed to re-ceate the detailed flight path of the model rocket. Visit our web site for more details
GoodSam 5 Day.avi
4D model showing reconstruction and extension of the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. This model was built by DPR Construction to validate the construction schedule and to synchronize the construction schedule with the ongoing operations of the hospital. Eg, the model showed a conflict between the crane needed for steel erection and the flight path of the Medevac helicopter in time to reroute the mededvac helicopter.
Piper Seneca V Accident - Correct Assembly
Description: Due to improper maintenance instructions by the manufacturer, a mechanism in the right engine that controls fuel flow was put together wrong, causing the engine to get too much fuel. While the unknowing pilot tried to compensate for the pull of the right engine he crashed while attempting to land. Visualizations Produced: To illustrate the correct and incorrect ways the fuel servo could be put together, Fearless Eye obtained a physical model and recreated it in 3D, then animated it showing how it would function if working correctly and also how it functioned when backwards, as it was at the time of the accident. Fearless Eye also visualized the flightpath of the Piper Seneca, giving the problem context.
Air Crash Investigation Target is Destroyed (Korean Air Lines Flight 007) part 5
During the Cold War, a Korean Air Lines red eye flight en-route to Seoul from New York via Anchorage strays over restricted Soviet airspace and is subsequently shot down, sparking an international controversy. An investigation reveals that the flight crew's failure to switch the autopilot from heading to INS mode following takeoff caused the flight to deviate from its assigned flight path and violate Soviet airspace.
Piper Seneca V Accident - Incorrect Assembly
To illustrate the correct and incorrect ways the fuel servo could be put together, Fearless Eye obtained a physical model and recreated it in 3D, then animated it showing how it would function if working correctly and also how it functioned when backwards, as it was at the time of the accident. Fearless Eye also visualized the flightpath of the Piper Seneca, giving the problem context.
United Flt 585 Airplane Simulation Cockpit View
United Flt 585 Airplane Simulation Cockpit View United Airlines Flight 585 Colorado Springs, CO March 3, 1991 Boeing 737-200 The reconstruction exhibit selected data from the Flight Data Recorder, simulations, and edited comments from the Cockpit Voice Recorder transcripts. These simulations do not depict the weather or visibility conditions at the time of each event. The cockpit simulations are modeled on a Boeing 737-300 cockpit interior. The simulations were developed as an educational aid; wherever possible, however, the scaling and motions were modeled after those of the Boeing 737 event being studied. Source: NTSB more info: aviation-safety.net
TR Cutting School by Shingo Sato-TR Alteration on Human body
When you analyse the curvature of the human body, the location of the body's apex points will become obvious. Re-establish these key areas by marking them directly onto your bodice block. Eliminate the princess seams and side seams. With your cardinal points located approximately in position, your newly drawn TR style lines should pass close to each point whilst not necessarily touching them. You can leave a 3 to 4cm margin from the re-established apex points. After you dismantle your pattern pieces you may find some do not completely flatten down, dependent on where you have drawn you TR style lines. However keep in mind that any style lines, which pass near a convex shape, ie: bust point, hip point and so on will mean that you are left with a "mountain" shape. Should your style lines pass near a concave shape, ie: waist point, the small of the back, etc. you will be left with a "valley" shape. You will therefore find it quite hard to find a perfectly flattened pattern piece. These "mountain" and "valley" shaped pattern pieces will need to be processed, eased or formed to ensure a true fit in your final garment. Firstly, clip two notches located near the un-flattened apex point. In the case of a "mountain" point, vertically clip either side of it so that a small dart opening allows the pattern to lay flat. The two marked notches indicate that this area needs to be eased during the reconstruction procedure. Regarding a "valley" shaped apex, you will need to notch the area ...
Flight 1549 Google Earth Animation Video2
www.czmartin.com/jpw Googel Earth 3D Model, page = animated models,generalized flight path 3D animation in google earth.
Colgan Flight 3407 NTSB Animation of Buffalo Accident Q400
Courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board This three-dimensional (3-D) animated reconstruction shows the last 2 minutes of the February 12, 2009, accident involving a Bombardier DHC-8-400, N200WQ, operated by of Colgan Air, Inc., which crashed about 5 nautical miles northeast of Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, New York, while on an instrument landing system approach to runway 23. During the approach, a pitchup motion occurred, followed by a left roll and then a right roll. During these maneuvers, both the stick shaker and stick pusher were activated, and the speed decreased. After further pitch and roll excursions, the airplane entered a steep descent from which it did not recover. The animation shows excerpts from the flight data recorder (FDR), the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcript, recorded radar data, and aircraft performance data. It does not depict the weather or visibility conditions at the time of the accident. The animation does not include audio. The upper portion of the animation shows a 3-D model of the airplane and the airplanes motions during the accident sequence. In this area, selected content from the CVR transcript or other annotations are superimposed as text at the time that the event occurred. All times (in eastern standard time) are shown on the right side of the screen. The lower portion of the animation depicts instruments and indicators, which display selected FDR or calculated parameters. The instruments and indications ...
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