/flightsim-and-jetsim

Just a source code repo for my err... awesome... graphics class

Primary LanguageC++

flightsim-and-jetsim

README (Copy-pasted from compass)

  • Basic Information

    • PLATFORM - Linux
    • OS Version - 3.18.6-1 (Arch Linux)
    • Build Environment - GNU Make 4.1.1
    • Language - C++
    • External Libraries Used - gl, glu, freeglut, cmath (it still has to be linked.)

  • Build Instructions

    • It should run fine after typing make mp2.
    • The executable shall be called mp2.
    • Should any changes be made to just the mp2 part, do make mp2, otherwise, make, which will do make clean mp2.
    • You probably don't have to change anything at all, but oversights happen, so email/pull request/open issue if there is one.

  • How to Run

    • ./mp2 opens the flight window.
    • You will be spawned over an "ocean". The ocean is 4000x4000 'meters' big. Start position is (1000, 1000, 100) = (x,y,z).
    • Your initial velocity will be (100, 0, 0).
    • Controls:
      • To increase thrust output, press k. To decrease, please press j.
      • To roll right/left, press →/←.
      • To yaw right/left , press ctrl+→/←.
      • To pitch up/down, press ↓/↑.
      • To quit, press q.
    • Rules and physics:
      • You have limited fuel, which has mass. Running out of fuel will kill the thrust output.
      • Aerodynamic forces will be at play. (Weight, lift, thrust, drag).
      • Crashing into the ocean will terminate the simulation.
      • Flying out of bounds will terminate the simulation. (Boundaries are marked by mega-sized, ridiculously-colored triangles.)
      • You have momentum. Turning right around will cause a stall and will more than likely prove fatal.
      • Weight varies with mass, always pointing down.
      • Thrust is controlled by user input. Always points forward.
      • Lift depends on speed and elevation (because of temperature and air pressure/density). Always points in the plane's 'up' direction.
      • Drag depends on speed and elevation. Always points counter velocity vector.
      • Atmosphere decreases in pressure and temperature at higher altitudes.
      • There is a rudimentary HUD, which shows some useful debugging information.
      • Fun fact: physics were modeled after an F-14 Tomcat. I know it's nowhere near perfect, but it works on some believable level, I guess. Also, for some reason (I didn't have time/forgot to implement jet engines), you only have afterburners.

  • Location of Video Demo

  • Github repo: