APN-114 MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC LANDING SYSTEM: TERMINAL CONTROL THEORY, SYSTEM INTEGRATION CONCEPTS, FLIGHT TEST RESULTS, AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS,

Abstract

The theory and operation are described of the APN-114 Automatic and Manual All-Weather Landing System. Results of flight test programs, utilizing the Convair TF-102A and the Boeing 70780, are presented. Possible system building blocks, including advantages and disadvantages, are noted. Also, areas which require additional research and development are briefly discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0427674

Entities

People

  • D. D. Farnum
  • J. W. Montooth

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Automatic
  • Control Theory
  • Mechanics
  • Terminals

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Theoretical Analysis.