[Jsbsim-matlab] S-function

[Michael.McCarthy <Mic...@ul...>]

Hi Brian
 
This is going to sound like a really dumb question, but I was just wondering if you could post something that explains in a nutshell what the S-function does and how it can be used. I have downloaded it and played with it a little but am still not too sure.
 
To put my question in context, I am new to JSBSim, and pretty new to Simulink too. I've obtained the matlab aerospace toolbox and blockset, and am trying to make sense of it all. My main motivation is obtaining tools that will help me in teaching Stability and Control of Aircraft in an exciting way. The aerospace blockset looks too complex for that.
 
Currently my thinking is to use Datcom, Matlab, JSBSim and (possibly) Flightgear. Our students generally aren't able to fly aircraft in Flightgear so I am thinking more in terms of scripted flights, for which we can then apply different control system approaches. 
 
If you could advise on how your S-function could assist with that it would be great.
 
Many thanks
Michael