Unpack net_ctrl Packet from FlightGear
Unpack net_ctrl variable packet received from
FlightGear
- Library:
Aerospace Blockset / Animation / Flight Simulator Interfaces
Description
The Unpack net_ctrl Packet from FlightGear block unpacks
net_ctrl variable packets received from FlightGear via the
Receive net_ctrl Packet from FlightGear block, and makes them
available for the Simulink® environment.
Ports
Input
net_ctrl — FlightGear packet to be unpacked
array
FlightGear packet to be unpacked, specified as an array.
Data Types: uint8
Output
Environment Outputs
wind_speed_kt — Wind speed
scalar
Wind speed, specified as a scalar, in knots.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: double
wind_dir_deg — Wind direction
scalar
Wind direction, specified as a scalar, in deg.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: double
turbulence_norm — Turbulence norm
scalar
Turbulence norm, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: double
temp_c — Ambient temperature
scalar
Ambient temperature, specified as a scalar, in deg C.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: double
press_inhg — Ambient pressure
scalar
Ambient pressure, specified as a scalar, in inHg.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: double
hground — Ground elevation
scalar
Ground elevation, specified as a scalar, in m.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: double
magvar — Local magnetic variation
scalar
Local magnetic variation, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: double
icing — Icing status
scalar
Icing status, specified as a scalar, in deg.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show environment outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
Control Surface Position Inputs
aileron — Normalized aileron position
1 | scalar
Normalized aileron position [-1,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: double
elevator — Normalized elevator position
1 | scalar
Normalized elevator position [-1,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: double
rudder — Normalized rudder position
1 | scalar
Normalized rudder position [-1,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: double
aileron_trim — Normalized aileron trim position
scalar
Normalized aileron trim position [-1,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: double
elevator_trim — Normalized elevator trim position
1 | scalar
Normalized elevator trim position [-1,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: double
rudder_trim — Normalized rudder trim position
1 | scalar
Normalized rudder trim position [-1,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: double
flaps — Normalized flaps position
1 | scalar
Normalized flaps position [-0,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: double
spoilers — Normalized spoilers position
1 | scalar
Normalized spoilers position [0,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: single
speedbrake — Normalized speedbrake position
1 | scalar
Normalized speedbrake position [0,1], specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: single
flaps_power — Power for flaps
1 | scalar
Power for flaps, specified as a scalar. A value of
1 indicates that power is available.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
flap_motor_ok — Flap motor powered
scalar
Flap motor powered, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show control surface position outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
Engine/Fuel Outputs
num_engines — Number of valid engines
scalar
Number of valid engines, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
master_bat — Master battery switch
vector
Master battery switch, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
master_alt — Master alternator switch
vector
Master alternator switch, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
magnetos — Magnetos switch
scalar
Magnetos switch, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
starter_power — Power to start motor
1 | vector
Power to starter motor, specified as a vector. A value of
1 indicates that power is available.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
throttle — Normalized throttle position
1 | vector
Normalized throttle position [0,1], specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: double
mixture — Normalized mixture lever position
1 | vector
Normalized mixture lever position [0,1], specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: double
condition — Normalized condition
1 | vector
Normalized condition [0,1], specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
fuel_pump_power — Normalized speedbrake position
1 | scalar
Power to fuel pump, specified as a vector. A value of
1 indicates that pump is on.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
prop_advance — Propeller advance
1 | vector
Propeller advance [0,1], specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: double
feed_tank_to — Feed tank to switch
vector
Feed tank to switch, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
reverse — Reverse switch
vector
Reverse switch, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
engine_ok — Engine status indicator
vector
Engine status indicator, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
mag_left_ok — Left magneto status indicator
vector
Left magneto status indicator, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
mag_right_ok — Right magneto status indicator
vector
Right magneto status indicator, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
spark_plugs_ok — Normalized speedbrake position
vector
Spark plugs status indicator, specified as a vector. A value of
0 indicates that the plugs have failed.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
oil_press_status — Oil pressure status indicator
0 | 1 | 2 | scalar
Oil pressure status indicator, specified as a vector.
0— Normal oil pressure1— Low oil pressure2— Failed oil pressure
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
fuel_pump_ok — Fuel management status indicator
vector
Fuel management status indicator, specified as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
num_tanks — Number of valid tanks
scalar
Number of valid tanks, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
fuel_selector — Fuel selector
scalar
Fuel selector, specified as a vector.
0— Off1— On
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: single
xfer_pump — Specify transfer
vector
Specifies transfer from array value to tank, specified by value as a vector.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
cross_feed — Cross feed valve
scalar
Cross feed valve, specified as a scalar.
0— False1— On
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show engine/fuel outputs check box.
Data Types: single
Landing Gear Outputs
brake_left — Left brake pedal position pilot
scalar
Left brake pedal position pilot, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show landing gear outputs check box.
Data Types: double
brake_right — Right brake pedal position pilot
scalar
Right brake pedal position pilot, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show landing gear outputs check box.
Data Types: double
copilot_brake_left — Left brake pedal position pilot
scalar
Left brake pedal position pilot, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show landing gear outputs check box.
Data Types: double
copilot_brake_right — Right brake pedal position pilot
scalar
Right brake pedal position pilot, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show landing gear outputs check box.
Data Types: double
brake_parking — Brake parking position
scalar
Brake parking position, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show landing gear outputs check box.
Data Types: double
gear_handle — Gear handle position
scalar
Gear handle position, specified as a scalar.
0— Gear handle up1— Gear handle down
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show landing gear outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
Avionic Outputs
master_avionics — Master avionics switch
scalar
Master avionics switch, specified as a scalar.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show avionic outputs check box.
Data Types: uint32
comm_1 — Comm 1 frequency
scalar
Comm 1 frequency, specified as a scalar, in Hz.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show avionic outputs check box.
Data Types: double
comm_2 — Comm 2 frequency
scalar
Comm 2 frequency, specified as a scalar, in Hz.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show avionic outputs check box.
Data Types: double
nav_1 — Nav 1 frequency
scalar
Nav 1 frequency, specified as a scalar, in Hz.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show avionic outputs check box.
Data Types: double
nav_2 — Nav 2 frequency
scalar
Nav 2 frequency, specified as a scalar, in Hz.
Dependencies
To enable this port, select the Show avionic outputs check box.
Data Types: double
Parameters
FlightGear version — FlightGear version
v2019.1 (default) | v2018.3 | v2018.2 | v2018.1 | v2017.3 | v2017.1 | v2016.3 | v2016.1 | v3.4 | v3.2 | v3.0 | v2.12 | v2.10 | v2.8 | v2.6 | v2.4 | v2.0
FlightGear software version, selected from the list.
Note
If you are using a FlightGear version older than 2.0, the model displays a notification from the Simulink Upgrade Advisor. Consider upgrading your FlightGear version using the Upgrade Advisor. For more information, see Supported FlightGear Versions.
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
FlightGearVersion |
| Type: character vector |
Values: v2019.1 |
v2018.3 | v2018.2 |
v2018.1 | v2017.3 |
v2017.1 | v2016.3 |
v2016.1 | v3.4 |
v3.2 | v3.0 |
v2.12 | v2.10 |
v2.8 | v2.6 |
v2.4 | v2.0 |
Default: 'v2019.1' |
Show control surface position outputs — Control surface position outputs
off (default) | on
Select this check box to include the control surface position outputs from
the FlightGear net_ctrl data packet.
Dependencies
Select this check box to enable these input ports.
Signal Group 1: Control surface position outputs
| Name | Units | Type | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized aileron position [-1,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized elevator position [-1,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized rudder position [-1,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized aileron trim position [-1,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized elevator trim position [-1,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized rudder trim position [-1,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized flaps position [-0,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized spoilers position [0,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 1 | Normalized speedbrake position [0,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | uint32 | 1 | Power for flaps ( |
| — | uint32 | 1 | Flap motor powered |
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
ShowControlSurfacePositionOutputs |
| Type: character vector |
Values:
'off' | 'on' |
Default:
'off' |
Show engine/fuel outputs — Engine/fuel outputs
off (default) | on
Select this check box to include the engine and fuel outputs from the
FlightGear net_ctrl data packet.
Dependencies
Select this check box to enable these input ports.
Signal Group 2: Engine/fuel outputs
| Name | Units | Type | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | uint32 | 1 | Number of valid engines |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Master battery switch |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Master alternator switch |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Magnetos switch |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Power to starter motor ( |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 4 | Normalized throttle position [0,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 4 | Normalized mixture lever position [0,1] |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 4 | Normalized condition [0,1] |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Power to fuel pump |
| 1 (dimensionless) | double | 4 | Propeller advance [0,1] |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Feed tank to switch |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Reverse switch |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Engine status indicator |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Left magneto status indicator |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Right magneto status indicator |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Spark plugs status indicator ( |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Oil pressure status indicator (0 = normal, 1 = low, 2 = full failure) |
| — | uint32 | 4 | Fuel management status indicator |
| — | uint32 | 1 | Number of valid tanks |
| — | uint32 | 8 | Fuel selector. ( |
| — | uint32 | 5 | Specifies transfer from array value to tank specified by value |
| — | uint32 | 1 | Cross feed valve ( |
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
ShowEngineFuelOutputs |
| Type: character vector |
Values:
'off' | 'on' |
Default:
'off' |
Show landing gear outputs — Landing gear outputs
off (default) | on
Select this check box to include the landing gear outputs from the
FlightGear net_ctrl data packet.
Dependencies
Select this check box to enable these input ports.
Signal Group 3: Landing gear outputs
| Name | Units | Type | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | double | 1 | Left brake pedal position pilot |
| — | double | 1 | Right brake pedal position pilot |
| — | double | 1 | Left brake pedal position copilot |
| — | double | 1 | Right brake pedal position copilot |
| — | double | 1 | Brake parking position |
| — | uint32 | 1 | Gear handle position ( |
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
ShowLandingGearOutputs |
| Type: character vector |
Values:
'off' | 'on' |
Default:
'off' |
Show avionic outputs — Avionic outputs
off (default) | on
Select this check box to include the avionic outputs from the FlightGear
net_ctrl data packet.
Dependencies
Select this check box to enable these input ports.
Signal Group 4: Avionics outputs
| Name | Units | Type | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | uint32 | 1 | Master avionics switch |
| Hz | double | 1 | Comm 1 frequency |
| Hz | double | 1 | Comm 2 frequency |
| Hz | double | 1 | Nav 1 frequency |
| Hz | double | 1 | Nav 2 frequency |
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
ShowAvionicOutputs |
| Type: character vector |
Values:
'off' | 'on' |
Default:
'off' |
Show environment outputs — Environment outputs
on (default) | off
Select this check box to include the environment outputs from the
FlightGear net_ctrl data packet.
Dependencies
Select this check box to enable these input ports.
Signal Group 5: Environment outputs
| Name | Units | Type | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| knot | double | 1 | Wind speed |
| deg | double | 1 | Wind direction |
| — | double | 1 | Turbulence norm |
| deg C | double | 1 | Ambient temperature |
| inHg | double | 1 | Ambient pressure |
| m | double | 1 | Ground elevation |
| deg | double | 1 | Local magnetic variation |
| – | uint32 | 1 | Icing status |
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
ShowEnvironmentOutputs |
| Type: character vector |
Values:
'off' | 'on' |
Default:
'on' |
Sample time — Sample time
1/30 (default) | scalar
Specify the sample time (-1 for inherited), as a scalar.
Programmatic Use
Block Parameter:
SampleTime |
| Type: character vector |
| Values: scalar |
Default:
'1/30' |
See Also
FlightGear Preconfigured 6DoF Animation | Generate Run Script | Pack net_fdm Packet for FlightGear | Receive net_ctrl Packet from FlightGear | Send net_fdm Packet to FlightGear