Takeoff and Landing Analysis Computer Program (TOLA). Part III. User's Manual

Abstract

TOLA is an acronym for TakeOff and Landing Analysis digital computer program. This part describes the use of the program. The basic program provides six rigid-body degrees of freedom of aerospace vehicle motion over a flat planet and determines the response of the aircraft to control inputs. The dynamics of up to five independent oleo-type struts are included for simulation of symmetrical and nonsymmetrical landings as well as drop tests. A maneuver logic is programmed to provide vehicle guidance in the various phases of the problem; it determines the desired trim and position in the glide slope and provides synthesis and attempted completion of necessary flare dynamics for prescribed touchdown velocity vector. The landing roll includes wheel spinup and braking, thrust reversing, spoiler deployment, and system failure options. The takeoff roll consists of acceleration to takeoff speed, followed by rotation to takeoff angle of attack.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0781758

Entities

People

  • John J. Dueweke
  • Urban H. Lynch

Organizations

  • Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Flight
  • Flight Paths
  • Glide Slope
  • Landing Gear
  • Mach Number
  • Operating Systems
  • Physical Properties
  • Simulations
  • Trajectories
  • Vehicles
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Business Analytics
  • Control Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers