Structural Mode Effects on Flying Qualities in Turbulence

Abstract

Pilot performance parameters, such as pilot ratings, tracking errors, and pilot response characteristics, are determined for two longitudinal tracking tasks, using a large, flexible bomber in a turbulent environment. The two tasks, terrain following and air refueling, were accomplished on a limited, six-degrees-of-freedom motion simulator. The effect of structural motion on pilot performance and opinion and the correlation with pilot ratings are of concern for potential application in pilot rating prediction methods. The study results indicate the motion effects of turbulence and structural flexibility do not affect pilot performance or pilot opinion in the two tasks evaluated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA004416

Entities

People

  • Brian Gabelman
  • Carl A. Crother
  • Del Langton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Birds
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Databases
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Information Science
  • Lead Time
  • Pilots
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulators

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Systems Analysis and Design