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Manual control displays for a four-dimensional landing approachSix instrument rated pilots flew a STOL fixed base simulator to study the effectiveness of three displays for a four dimensional approach. The three examined displays were a digital readout of forward position error, a digital speed command, and an analog display showing forward position error and error prediction. A flight director was used in all conditions. All test runs were for a typical four dimensional approach in moderate turbulence that included a change in commanded ground speed, a change in flight path angle, and two standard rate sixty degree turns. Use of the digital forward position error display resulted in large overshoot in the forward position error. Some type of lead (rate or prediction information) was shown to be needed. The best overall performance was obtained using the speed command display. It was demonstrated that curved approaches can be flown with relative ease.
Document ID
19750025619
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Silverthorn, J. T.
(Purdue Univ. West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Swaim, R. L.
(Purdue Univ. West Lafayette, IN, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center 11th Ann. Conf. on Manual Control
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
75N33692
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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