Image right: Differential Maneuvering Simulator (Inside View)

The Differential Maneuvering Simulator (DMS), located in Building 1268A, is a twin-dome air-combat simulator capable of providing a 360-degree field-of-view computer-generated visual environment and projection of up to two target aircraft for each dome. The cockpits provide an all-glass instrument environment, each with three heads-down displays, one heads-up display and several small circular backup instruments. Each cockpit also includes a three-axes control loader system, g-suit, g-seat and helmet loading system, and an audio cue system for engine sounds, weapon systems, etc. This simulator is used to examine future aircraft designs, modifications to existing aircraft, aircraft handling qualities, control system design, display system design, etc. The DMS is also being considered for space-related simulations.