THE X-20 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This report attempts to provide continuity and rationale to the development of the Flight Control System for the X-20 (Dyna-Soar) Vehicle. The unique features are noted and the documents providing details of these features are referenced. The more significant problems encountered in the development are discussed together with the solution or the approaches being taken to obtain a solution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0603704

Entities

People

  • Edward H. Mcdonald
  • Joseph A. Farris

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Control Surfaces
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Contractors
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Procurement
  • Regulators
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Beds
  • Test Equipment
  • Vehicles

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  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design