A FLIGHT TEST METHOD FOR THE EVALUATION OF APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

A flight operational method for evaluating the effectiveness of visual approach and landing aids is described. The method is based on a quantitative appraisal of the guidance obtained from a given configuration of lights by measuring the quality of the approach and landing and by determining the pilot's effort in carrying out these manoeuvres. To this end, relevant flight technical and physiological measurements are made and the test results are expressed in quality marks by means of a specially developed interpretation procedure. For simulating consistent and marginal weather conditions a cockpit fog simulator has been developed consisting of a gyro- and altitude-controlled movable opaque screen mounted in front of the subject pilot. The safety pilot is not subjected to any restriction of visibility. The tests are performed on a statistical basis so that the real significance of the differences in effectiveness between light configurations as found from the trials can be determined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0431316

Entities

People

  • T. Van Oosterom

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Control Systems
  • Flight Instruments
  • Flight Paths
  • Guidance
  • Indicators
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Recording Systems
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design