Uses for Angle of Attack as a Flight Control Instrument

Abstract

Literature is reviewed on the angle of attack sensor and display development. The use of angle of attack information in various phases with present and probable future weapon systems is emphasized. Attempts to improve the sensor and display of angle of attack information are described. With regard to mechanization and sensing, progress is reported in the various techniques used. An assessment is made of the present status of sensing techniques. Particular emphasis is placed upon present functional angle of attack devices in use, as well as those which are to be evaluated experimentally for possible use on advanced aerospace vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268697

Entities

People

  • Willard E. Wilvert

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attitude Indicators
  • Boundary Layer
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Flight Instruments
  • Flight Training
  • High Lift Devices
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Jet Training Aircraft
  • Measurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers