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Guidance and control system research for improved terminal area operationsSeveral guidance and control system research and development activities aimed at improving the operational capabilities of commercial aircraft in the terminal area are described. The guidance and control systems were designed to improve the capacity and efficiency of terminal area operations, enhance the approach and landing capability of aircraft in adverse weather conditions, and reduce the impact of aircraft noise perceived on the ground. Specific performance features include the ability to capture and track steep glideslopes, use short final approaches, perform flares with reduced longitudinal touchdown dispersion and execute high speed runway rollout and turnoff. Results obtained from simulation studies or flight tests are shown for each of the algorithms.
Document ID
19810010512
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hueschen, R. M.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Creedon, J. F.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Bundick, W. T.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Young, J. C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: The 1980 Aircraft Safety and Operating Probl., Pt. 1
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Accession Number
81N19038
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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