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Protecting Airplanes From Wind ShearImprovements in flightpath displays help pilots avoid crashes in downbursts. Report presents computer-simulated response of large transport aircraft to downbursts of wind during takeoffs and landings. Simulation clearly demonstrates benefits of increased available energy in form of initial speed, initial altitude, or higher thrust-to-weight ratio.
Document ID
19880000350
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bray, Richard S. (NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 12
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
ARC-11801
Accession Number
88B10350
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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