Preliminary Study of an Airborne Command System

Abstract

The authors of this report profess a firm belief that a fleet of Naval aircraft on a mission can and should be commanded by well informed officers located aboard a plane or planes engaged in the assigned mission. This report intends to show that future air warfare will necessitate the airborne command system operating independently of surface administration. It advocates the assignment of an airplane to each fleet of aircraft for the sole purpose of accommodating the officers issuing the necessary commands.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 27, 1947
Accession Number
AD1204349

Entities

People

  • G. F. Wall
  • J F Plunkert
  • J. J. Macgregor
  • K. L. Huntley
  • S. Riccobono
  • W. W. Balwanz

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.