Design and Application of Logical Range Framework Based on Digital Twin

Abstract

With the development of the concept of integrated flight testing, joint testing has become a key research trend. The use of a Logical Range can allow one to overcome the shortcomings of traditional test ranges, allowing for full use of the resources of each range when implementing joint flight testing. However, the Logical Range concept also has problems, such as those relating to the low reusability of test resources and insufficient ability to monitor the resource status in real-time. Considering such problems, a Logical Range framework based on digital twin technology is proposed in this paper. On the basis of this framework, a Logical Range system based on a digital twin for the real-time mapping of real physical behavior is constructed and the three key technologies used in the system are detailed. The feasibility of the framework is successfully verified through a flight test, demonstrating that the proposed framework can provide key support for the application of digital twin technology in the field of flight testing.