Test and Evaluation of a Daytime Cockpit Fog Simulator.

Abstract

An evaluation was conducted at the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center (NAFEC), Atlantic City, N.J., to determine the suitability of a Daytime Cockpit Fog Simulator to accurately and realistically simulate Category 2 and Category 3 weather conditions to the pilot during flight approaches. Thirteen pilots, using a DC-7 aircraft, participated in the program. The fog simulator was evaluated during atmospheric meteorological visibilities ranging from 1 1/2 to over 12 miles. Technical data, as well as completed pilot questionnaires, comprised the data analyzed. Although the simulator shows merit insofar as projecting realism, a redesign of the unit is necessary to correct deficiencies in various optical, electronic, and mechanical areas. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0732621

Entities

People

  • Morris Ritter

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Deficiencies
  • Questionnaires
  • Simulators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics