F-16C INS/GPS White Paper | South Atlantic Report | Autumn Sale on Steam

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29 November 2024

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, 

In light of some questions from our community, we have expanded our article exploring the intricate navigation system of the DCS: F-16C Viper. In this white paper, we update you on how the aircraft combines its Inertial Navigation System (INS) with the Global Positioning System (GPS) by processing both data streams through a Kalman filter to provide precise and reliable navigation data. This integrated approach leverages the stability and autonomy of the INS alongside the accuracy of GPS. This effectively mitigates the individual limitations of each system. Read the INS + GPS White Paper.

In a future DCS update, you can expect major enhancements to the DCS: South Atlantic map. New features include; improved ground detail around the Falkland Islands, mainland Argentina, and Chile. A seasonal simulation that mimics the build up and melting of snow through the year has been added too. These new winter textures, along with new flora and fauna, adds incredible immersion. To enjoy all the new enhancements coming to the South Atlantic map, please stay tuned for the upcoming update. 

Our Autumn Sale 2024 is ongoing with plenty of amazing deals to be landed until the 9th of December at 16:00 GMT. Who knows, you may end up finding a new favourite! Please note that the DCS Steam Edition Sale has now started and will run until the 4th of December at 18:00 GMT. 

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

INS + GPS White Paper Update

System Overview

We have updated the INS + GPS White Paper with more details to further answer DCS: F-16C pilot questions. 

Key highlights include:

• INS Functionality: Understanding how the INS performs dead reckoning using accelerometers and gyros, and how errors such as Schuler Oscillation can affect navigation over time.
• GPS Insights: Examines how GPS measures aircraft position, the challenges posed by ionospheric delay and multipath effects, and the advantages of military GPS signals.
• Kalman Filtering: Understanding how the Kalman filter optimally blends INS and GPS data, enhancing navigation precision while maintaining autonomy against potential GPS discrepancies or spoofing.
• Practical Applications: Learning about the INS FIX procedure to correct accumulated errors, especially when GPS is unavailable or after poor alignment, and the importance of using aircraft sensors for target acquisition to ensure maximum accuracy.

Read the INS + GPS White Paper.

 

South Atlantic Upcoming Update

Development Progress

The South Atlantic map team is working on a winter update to their map. In order to deliver this major upgrade, they have meticulously developed custom seasonal simulation method that deliver an exceptional level of realism to the Falkland Islands whilst also further enhancing the areas of Argentina and Chile.

Their new methods enhance terrain and environmental information such as Geo elevation data, snowfall accumulation, and melting. Because the available data does not contain enough detail, they have designed a process to interpolate and enhance this data, which results in impressive results. 

Mainland Chile and Argentina will also benefit by receiving realistic winter textures for which they leverage the same technology, but at a slightly lower resolution.  This brings both the Falklands and the mainland to an even higher level of detail, which results in a more immersive and fulfilling experience.  Further enhancements will include an updated biome with new flora and fauna across the map, especially visible during low level operations.

 

Autumn Sale 2024

Up to 50% discount

Our DCS Autumn Sale 2024 is in full swing with unbeatable deals across most of our most popular aircraft, helicopters, terrains, campaigns and other important add-ons! Notably the F/A-18C and the F-16C Viper are both on sale with a huge 40% discount. Visit the Shop now!

For those of you who fly on the DCS Steam Edition, we are delighted to offer you the exact same amazing bargains until the 4th of December 18:00 GMT. 

Thank you again for your passion and support, 

Yours sincerely,

 

[ebabil]

Some F-5 previews would be good 

[Beirut]

Great to see the SA map getting more love. Defintely one of my favourites. 

[norman99]

Hopefully this level of INS/GPS simulation can come to the Hornet soon too.

[MAXsenna]

Does this mean that the SA map will change during winter depending on the date? Coming to Kola too?

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[McVittees]

19 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Does this mean that the SA map will change during winter depending on the date? Coming to Kola too?

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They’re not made by the same team so pretty sure that’s a hard “no”.

Edited November 29 by McVittees

[BIGNEWY]

Fixed the title thanks for the reports 

 

[westr]

Still no news about working on the low level performance drop when you fly lower than 900ft on the SA map in VR though. 

[sirrah]

I really hope this will eventually result in (user made) content for the SA map.

 

This map deserves more/proper content (missions/campaigns)

[MAXsenna]

They’re not made by the same team so pretty sure that’s a hard “no”.

Actually, they are.

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[Bucic]

4 hours ago, ebabil said:

Some F-5 previews would be good 

I'm all for the upgrate but it feels weird advocating for it and not having even one forward-facing screenshot of the new cockpit

[Pillowcat]

@Graphics@BIGNEWY

Are you guys sure the whitepaper was updated? Or you maybe have posted wrong link? case its exactly the same link as in May 31

Text diff of "changes" with archived copy:

Spoiler

 

[Raptor9]

55 minutes ago, Pillowcat said:

Are you guys sure the whitepaper was updated? Or you maybe have posted wrong link? case its exactly the same link as in May 31

If you go beyond page 3, there were paragraphs added to provide additional context and details about the F-16C's INS configuration.

[Glide]

Yes, but what's the point?  This is a sim.  There is no radar, no filters, just the illusion of such.  What are you saying?

[Beirut]

42 minutes ago, Glide said:

Yes, but what's the point?  This is a sim.  There is no radar, no filters, just the illusion of such.  What are you saying?

 

This is ED's drumroll part of the equation.

 

Gotta wait for the "Ta-Dah!"  

 

 

[Wacky]

22 hours ago, Beirut said:

Great to see the SA map getting more love. Defintely one of my favourites. 

Absolutely looking forward to this one!

Hopefully the mountainous regions (like for example in the area of sectors WL-XL-WK-XK between Cerro Torre and Fiordo Falcon to the NW of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares) will receive a more detailed terrain mesh. There are quite a few spots where the DEM data does not seem realistic, both visually and also compared to OSM SRTM elevation lines. Especially for the part of Fiordo Falcon that is at the centerpoint of sectors WL-XL-WK-XK (see attachments for reference). Water elevation levels also seem to be a bit above of what they should be for a few glacier lakes, for example in the eastern part of Reserva Nacional Los Glaciares. 

Of course, a bit higher resolution textures would be nice, too.

Apart from these, I salute the South Atlantic map team for the progress made since the initial release of the map.
Thank you and keep up the good work!

 

[killjoy73au]

Why no discount on the F-15E, M-200C, AV-8B or Mig-19P?

[YoYo]

32 minutes ago, killjoy73au said:

Why no discount on the F-15E, M-200C, AV-8B or Mig-19P?

Easy answer. Since these are Razbam products, prices cannot be changed without the developer's consent.

[Raffi75]

Does anyone know anything more about the Mirage F1? I'm waiting for a discount and I don't know if I'll ever get one. 

[BIGNEWY]

On 12/1/2024 at 6:48 AM, killjoy73au said:

Why no discount on the F-15E, M-200C, AV-8B or Mig-19P?

It is up to the third party if they participate in sales or not. 

Please stay on topic in this thread, off topic posts will be removed. 

thank you