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Use of Very Weak Radiation Sources to Determine Aircraft Runway PositionVarious methods of providing runway information in the cockpit during the take-off and landing roll have been proposed. The most reliable method has been to use runway distance markers when visible. Flight tests were used to evaluate the feasibility of using weak radio-active sources to trigger a runway distance counter in the cockpit. The results of these tests indicate that a weak radioactive source would provide a reliable signal by which this indicator could be operated.
Document ID
20000011974
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Drinkwater, Fred J., III
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Kibort, Bernard R.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1965
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Conference on Aircraft Operating Problems: A Compilation of the Papers Presented
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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