An Evaluation of Turn Anticipation Techniques and Offset Flying Procedures Using a Single-Waypoint RNAV System.

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to document the results of a three-phased cockpit simulation which was conducted to evaluate turn anticipation techniques applicable for use with a single-waypoint, general aviation type area navigation (RNAV) system. Techniques were evaluated for both centerline and offset tracking. Performance was measured for two variables: total system crosstrack error (TSCT), and flight technical error (FTE). The major findings were: (1) all turn anticipation techniques tested could be used for centerline tracking; (2) no significant differences could be discovered between offset steady state and offset turn data; (3) a useable technique for turn anticipation during offset tracking is complex and contributes greatly to the pilot workload. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA066555

Entities

People

  • Bernard Goldberg
  • Donald Eldredge
  • William Crimbring

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Computations
  • Course Deviation Indicators
  • Data Reduction
  • Databases
  • Experimental Design
  • Flight Instruments
  • Frequency
  • Guidance
  • Instructions
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Statistics
  • Steady State
  • Workload

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.