Guidance and navigation for automatic landing, rollout, and turnoff using MLS and magnetic cable sensorsThis paper describes the navigation and guidance system developed for the TCV B-737, a Langley Field NASA research aircraft, and presents the results of an evaluation during final approach, landing, rollout and turnoff obtained through a nonlinear digital simulation. A Kalman filter (implemented in square root form) and a third order complementary filter were developed and compared for navigation. The Microwave Landing Systems (MLS) is used for all phases of the flight for navigation and guidance. In addition, for rollout and turnoff, a three coil sensor which detects the magnetic field induced by a buried wire in the runway (magnetic leader cable) is used. The outputs of the sensor are processed into measurements of position and heading deviation from the wire. The results show the concept to be both feasible and practical for commercial type aircraft terminal area control.
Document ID
19780066294
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Pines, S. (Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Jericho, N.Y., United States)
Hueschen, R. M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)