Flight Test of Diamond and Other Proportioned Runway Paint Markings for Glide Slope Guidance.

Abstract

The glide slope guidance value of three patterns of specially proportioned paint markings on the approach end of a small airport runway was evaluated in a flight test which also included approaches using a red/white VASI and approaches using only normal visual cues. Both private and professional pilots were instructed to approach on a glide slope such that the special paint markings, a diamond, an ellipse, or a pair of rectangles, appeared square or of equal dimensions in length and width. Results indicated that approaches made with the specially proportioned paint markings were similar to approaches made using only normal cues.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA001038

Entities

People

  • Donald Eldredge
  • Guy S. Brown
  • Richard L. Sulzer

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airports
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Glide Slope
  • Guidance
  • Infrastructure
  • Terminal Flight Facilities
  • Transportation Infrastructure

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.