An Experimental Investigation of Control-Display Requirements for a Jet-Lift VTOL Aircraft in the Terminal Area

An Experimental Investigation of Control-Display Requirements for a Jet-Lift VTOL Aircraft in the Terminal Area

Author: J. V. Lebacqz

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Published: 1978

Total Pages: 397

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The fourth flight research program using the variable stability, variable display X-22A VTOL resarch aircraft was undertaken with the objective of expanding the operational capability of VTOL aircraft under adverse weather conditions. The experiment investigated a matrix of control, display and task variables for the landing approach task in a ground simulation phase followed by an in-flight simulation phase. Aerodynamic characteristics of the McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Advanced Harrier were simulated for a prescribed decelerating approach profile using the X-22A's variable stability system; around this simulation, an analog of the AV-8B control system was implemented to investigate a range of realizable control system designs. Combinations of these control concepts and a variety of head-up display formats and information levels were evaluated in fight for simulated instrument approaches.


Human Factors in Aviation

Human Factors in Aviation

Author: Earl L. Wiener

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2014-06-28

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 0080570909

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Since the 1950s, a number of specialized books dealing with human factors has been published, but very little in aviation. Human Factors in Aviation is the first comprehensive review of contemporary applications of human factors research to aviation. A "must" for aviation professionals, equipment and systems designers, pilots, and managers--with emphasis on definition and solution of specific problems. General areas of human cognition and perception, systems theory, and safety are approached through specific topics in aviation--behavioral analysis of pilot performance, cockpit automation, advancing display and control technology, and training methods.


Government Reports Annual Index

Government Reports Annual Index

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Published: 1979

Total Pages: 1032

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Sections 1-2. Keyword Index.--Section 3. Personal author index.--Section 4. Corporate author index.-- Section 5. Contract/grant number index, NTIS order/report number index 1-E.--Section 6. NTIS order/report number index F-Z.


Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

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Published: 1971

Total Pages: 580

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A selection of annotated references to unclassified reports and journal articles that were introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system and announced in Scientific and technical aerospace reports (STAR) and International aerospace abstracts (IAA)