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Display Concept for Improved Spacecraft Handling Qualities During Lunar LandingDuring Apollo, the commander relied on the out-the-window (OTW) view during the final stages of the approach and landing for hazard avoidance and vehicle control since this was the primary, if not the sole source, of information available to them to successfully accomplish the task.
Document ID
20250002914
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Randall E Bailey (Langley Research Center Hampton, United States)
Jason R Neuhaus (Langley Research Center Hampton, United States)
Lynda J Kramer (Langley Research Center Hampton, United States)
Date Acquired
March 21, 2025
Publication Date
April 1, 2025
Publication Information
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Avionics and Aircraft Instrumentation
Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance
Man/System Technology and Life Support
Report/Patent Number
NASA/TM-20250002914
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 954879.14.23.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
NASA Peer Committee
Keywords
lunar landing
manual control
controls and displays
spacecraft handling qualities

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