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Navigation errors encountered using weather-mapping radar for helicopter IFR guidance to oil rigsIn 1978 a joint NASA-FAA helicopter flight test was conducted to examine the use of weather-mapping radar for IFR guidance during landing approaches to oil rig helipads. The following navigation errors were measured: total system error, radar-range error, radar-bearing error, and flight technical error. Three problem areas were identified: (1) operational problems leading to pilot blunders, (2) poor navigation to the downwind final approach point, and (3) pure homing on final approach. Analysis of these problem areas suggests improvement in the radar equipment, approach procedure, and pilot training, and gives valuable insight into the development of future navigation aids to serve the off-shore oil industry.
Document ID
19810055743
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Phillips, J. D.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Bull, J. S.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hegarty, D. M.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Dugan, D. C.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Aircraft Communications And Navigation
Report/Patent Number
AHS 80-16
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: May 13, 1980
End Date: May 15, 1980
Sponsors: American Helicopter Society
Accession Number
81A40147
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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