Ground Control of Army Air Corps Interceptors in the 1930's.

Abstract

This paper focuses on the evolution of the system for ground detection and control of the United States Army AIr Corps interceptor(pursuit) aircraft during the 1930's. It is divided into four chapters. Chapter One includes a background perspective of the status of pursuit aviation tactics and the influence of key individuals throughout the period. Chapter Two provides a detailed look at methods, techniques, capabilities, and limitations of the ground control technology of the 1930's. Chapter Three analyzes ground control systems performance during several exercises and maneuvers throughout the period. The Conclusion summarizes the research findings concerning the evolution of pursuit ground control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156459

Entities

People

  • W. L. Groves

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Defense Systems
  • Employment
  • Instructors
  • Military Personnel
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Radio Communications
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

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