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Simulator evaluation of a remotely piloted vehicle lateral landing task using a visual displayA simulator evaluation of a remotely piloted research vehicle was conducted at NASA Ames Research Center's Dryden Flight Research Facility to determine the utility of a visual display when studying the influence of changes in the lateral stick gearing gains during landing approaches. The test vehicle used in this study was a highly maneuverable aircraft technology (HiMAT) aircraft, which is a 0.44 scale version of an envisioned small, single seat fighter airplane. Handling qualities ratings and comments obtained from pilots using a simulated visual display of a runway scene and a simulated instrument landing system (ILS) display were compared with the results of actual flight tests. The visual display was found to provide an adequate representation of the test vehicle in a visual landing approach, and it improved the roll response cues provided to the pilot. The handling qualities ratings and comments for flight and simulation visual landing approaches correlated well. The ILS simulation results showed reduced correlation compared with the flight results for ILS approaches. Handling qualities criteria for remotely piloted research vehicles are also discussed in this paper.
Document ID
19840021816
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sarrafian, S. K.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1984
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-85903
NAS 1.15:85903
H-1246
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mech. Conf.
Location: Seattle, WA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 21, 1984
End Date: August 23, 1984
Accession Number
84N29885
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 533-03-11
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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