Pilot Response to a Ground Proximity Warning System in Highly Maneuverable Aircraft.

Abstract

It is of interest to the USAF whether a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) similar to the type currently in production for commercial airlines could be used in highly maneuverable aircraft such as fighters and trainers. A GPWS was installed in the Crew Station Design Facility (CSDF) FB-111 Simulator, and missions were flown over various types of terrain in both VFR and IFR conditions. Reaction data was recorded, and the subjects completed questionnaires. It was concluded that pilot acceptance was high and that a workable set of warning envelopes could probably be developed for highly maneuverable aircraft. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA044102

Entities

People

  • Christopher J. Hyatt
  • Frances A. Kniess

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Contracts
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Design
  • Flight Instruments
  • Ground Proximity Warning Systems
  • Military Aircraft
  • Navigation
  • Radar Altimeters
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Terrain Following
  • Warning Systems

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.