Analysis of a Mirror Deck Landing Aid.

Abstract

This report provides details of the MDLA system, installation details and calculations concerning performance, coverage, calibration and accuracy requirements. A graphical method of presenting operational settings for height and elevation is described, as also is a simplified technique for calibration. Keywords: Landing aids; Glide paths; Visual control; Visual navigation; Approach lights; Carrier landings; Flight decks; Mirrors; Aircraft carriers; Carrier based aircraft; Stabilization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167988

Entities

People

  • A. J. Ross

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircraft Landings
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircrafts
  • Calibration
  • Curvature
  • Flight Decks
  • Geometry
  • Glide Slope
  • Landing Aids
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.