F-102A MODIFICATION AND INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAM.

Abstract

The purpose of the F-102A Modification and Instrumentation Program was to make the F-102A aircraft compatible with the Landing Control, Central, AN/GSN-5A. Included in the program were: the modification of the automatic flight control system; the design, fabrication and installation of the instrumentation package, corner reflector, automatic throttle and automatic decrab systems. A flight test program was conducted and delivery acceptance of the modified aircraft was made by FAA/BRD upon the completion of ten consecutive 'hands' off automatically-controlled approaches and landings. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 18, 1963
Accession Number
AD0602511

Entities

Organizations

  • Bell Aircraft Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Automatic
  • Control Systems
  • Corner Reflectors
  • Fabrication
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Mechanical Jamming
  • Reflectors

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Robotics and Automation.