Comparative Evaluation of Linear and Circular Helicopter Performance and Load Computers.
Abstract
On 25 April 1961, a conference attended by representatives from the US Army Transportation Intelligence Agency Field Office (USATIA) and the US Army Aviation Board (USAAVNBD) was held to discuss general characteristics for a Helicopter Performance and Load Computer. This conference decided on a general configuration of a double-linear, slide-rule type approximately 12 inches long by 2 inches wide. A contract was let by USATIA for the manufacture of prototype computers and aerology kit to be provided for evaluation. These prototype computers were evaluated by this Board in temperate and desert conditions during July 1961. Results of this test were reported in Report of Test, Project No. AVN 1862 (reference 4). Conclusions of this report stated that the computers in their present configuration were not suitable for Army use but that they offered sufficient potential to warrant further Army interest. Recommendations were that after corrections of deficiencies and short-comings were made, that 'improved prototype' computers be provided for check test. This action was taken and the improved computers were received for test October 1962. Testing was completed in March 1963. The linear computers were found to be satisfactory provided the few remaining deficiencies were coreected, and type classification as Standard A was recommended (Reference 8).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 05, 1963
- Accession Number
- ADA032278