RPV Remote Control: Pitch Attitude Versus Flight Path Angle.

Abstract

A man-in-the-loop simulation study was performed to investigate remote operator control of an RPV during approach and landing in instrument conditions. Pitch attitude and flight path angle stabilization were compared using both pilots and nonpilots. The results showed better performance with flight path angle stabilization; however, loss rates were high for all modes. Recommendations were made concerning remote operator control during routine operations. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031479

Entities

People

  • Kenneth W. Mcelreath
  • Michael D. Clader

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Biomedical Research
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamics
  • Flight
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flight Paths
  • Horizontal Situation Indicators
  • Pilots
  • Radar Altimeters
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reconnaissance Vehicles
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers