LET-DOWN GUIDANCE SYSTEM.
Abstract
A small airborne analog computer which converts distance and barometric altitude inputs into vertical guidance signals is described. The output of the computer is presented on a conventional crosspointer instrument for use by a pilot. The guidance function may be a two-segment approach to land for noise abatement, a one-segment approach to land where no ground-based instrument landing system (ILS) exists, an altitude hold signal, or a climb to a preassigned altitude and distance. Limited accuracy tests have been conducted and an operational field evaluation is underway. Engineering design changes and improvements continue in support of the field evaluation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0704476
Entities
People
- Glen D. Adams