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Flight investigation of helicopter IFR approaches to oil rigs using airborne weather and mapping radarAirborne weather and mapping radar is a near-term, economical method of providing 'self-contained' navigation information for approaches to offshore oil rigs and its use has been rapidly expanding in recent years. A joint NASA/FAA flight test investigation of helicopter IFR approaches to offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico was initiated in June 1978 and conducted under contract to Air Logistics. Approximately 120 approaches were flown in a Bell 212 helicopter by 15 operational pilots during the months of August and September 1978. The purpose of the tests was to collect data to (1) support development of advanced radar flight director concepts by NASA and (2) aid the establishment of Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) criteria by the FAA. The flight test objectives were to develop airborne radar approach procedures, measure tracking errors, determine accpetable weather minimums, and determine pilot acceptability. Data obtained will contribute significantly to improved helicopter airborne radar approach capability and to the support of exploration, development, and utilization of the Nation's offshore oil supplies.
Document ID
19790065091
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bull, J. S.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hegarty, D. M.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Phillips, J. D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Sturgeon, W. R.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field Calif., United States)
Hunting, A. W.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Pate, D. P.
(FAA, Flight Standards National Field Office, Oklahoma City Okla., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Aircraft Communications And Navigation
Report/Patent Number
AHS 79-52
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Helicopter Society, Annual National Forum
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: May 21, 1979
End Date: May 23, 1979
Sponsors: American Helicopter Society
Accession Number
79A49104
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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