An Operational Evaluation of the Two-Segment Approach for Noise Abatement.

Abstract

The report presents the results of an operational evaluation of the two-segment instrument landing approach for noise abatement purposes. The evaluation was performed using a FAA DC-9 modified with a Selective Glide Slope (SEGS) computer which provided the vertical guidance for the upper segment. The results indicate general acceptability of the two segment procedure for VFR operations and suitability for IFR evaluation. The SEGS computer as installed in the DC-9 was unsuitable for IFR operations; autopilot operation, transition and improved upper segment termination warnings are required. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0724586

Entities

People

  • Robert A. Chubboy

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Aircraft Landings
  • Automatic Pilots
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Glide Slope
  • Guidance
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Instrument Landings
  • Landing
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transitions

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.