INVESTIGATION OF LOW-LEVEL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONAL HAZARDS

Abstract

The study evaluates the obstacle impact hazards incurred by operation of Army aircraft at treetop altitudes and describes techniques useful in alleviating those hazards. The magnitude of the problem of obstacle impacts is determined by a statistical analysis of aircraft tree strikes and wire strikes to identify the significant parameters involved. Investigation of sensor techniques and aircraft operating procedures is presented to aid development of obstacle warning systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0645885

Entities

People

  • Homer A. Ralles

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Navigation
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Radar
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design