ANALYSIS OF APPROACH LIGHTING CONFIGURATIONS FOR VISUAL TRANSITION UNDER CATEGORY II OPERATING CONDITIONS
Abstract
Three experiments were conducted to determine requirements for modification of the present U. S. National Standard Approach Lighting System (Configuration A) to meet Category II visibility operating requirements (1,200- foot Runway Visual Range). A BUILDING BLOCKS APPROACH WAS USED IN WHICH EACH INCREMENT IN CONFIGURATION COMPLEXITY HAD TO BE JUSTIFIED ON THE BASIS OF A DEMONSTRATED GAIN IN PERFORMANCE WHILE THE PILOT IS BEING SYSTEMATICALLY EXERCISED IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE SYSTEM. The experiments were conducted in a visual landing simulator. The results indicate that satisfactory performance of visual transition for landing can be achieved with a basic center row and crossbar configuration, including sequence flashing lights operated to the point of acquisition of the steady burning light components of the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0612290
Entities
People
- Guy S. Brown
- Robert K. Mckelvey