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This paper will review some of the design and performance aspects of SIMFAC, the Aft Crew Station Simulation Facility used in the design and verification of the CANADARM project. A brief review of the performance requirements and major features of EUROSIM will be included followed by a description of current plans for simulation facilities to support Canada's participation in the Space Station Project. In conclusion, a parallel will be drawn with the Crew Station Research and Development Facility (CSRDF) recently developed for the US Army as a design and evaluation tool for future helicopter designs. While the CSRDF is not intended for space related activities, the technology used and the workload and task evaluation facilities developed may serve as examples for space simulation design.

A discussion of the various types of flight simulator visual systems in common use today is presented. Each type is evaluated with regard to its capabilities and limitations. Emphasis is placed on the image generator and display combinations employed, and their particular application areas. Due to the rapid advance of technology in this field, a number of new developments are anticipated. They are discussed, along with their impact on simulation capabilities.