Investigation of Glide-Slope Information Rate Requirements for a Low-Visibility Aircraft Landing.
Abstract
The glide-slope information rate requirement for a low-visibility Landing approach is studied. The analysis uses a Kalman filter-optimal control combination to simulate the control system of a DC-8. Both noisy and noise free measurements are considered. The results consist of a measure of the probability of missing an approach, as a function of the sample rate of the scanning beam landing guidance. Results indicate a 'knee' at 6 samples per second, with rapid changes in performance in the region from 2-6 samples per second. The position of the knee appears to be insensitive to changes in either deterministic winds or airspeed constraints. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0722655
Entities
People
- Meyer D. Zuckerman
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology