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feat(hyd): fluid dynamics in reservoirs
Fixes #[issue_no]
Summary of Changes
An simplified oscillation/viscous model will simulate fluid movement in hydraulic reservoirs.
Lateral/longitudinal accelerations might impact fluid level seen by the gauge. Flying close to 0Gs might have strange impacts on gauge reading
Reservoirs have a small negative G cavity that can hold fluid for the pumps for around 20s. After that time pumps will cavitate and hydraulics are lost.
Screenshots (if necessary)
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Additional context
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Testing instructions
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Quality Assurance Trainee Report
Discord : Euan#7980 object of testing: #7393 Tier of Testing: 2 Date: 19/09/2022
Testing Process:
- [x] Fluid level can be seen moving a bit when plane accelerations occur (left/right, accelerate/brake on ground).
- [x] -Negative Gs cause erratic hyd level readings, but hydraulics are still working
- [x] Long period in negative G (inverted flight) should cause hydraulic failure (in around 20s)
Media:
On the Ground:
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/67420304/191013051-83f94182-79bd-4422-a0a0-1ba7218684f3.mp4
During Takeoff:
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/67420304/191024712-4bcf2c5d-a7df-4e75-bc91-8ba8174e05d8.mp4
During Inversion and Long Period of Negative Gs:
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/67420304/191025042-9b926214-c3dc-4ad3-9ac0-ac85a94b147b.mp4
Negatives:
N/A
Testing Results: Passed