Evaluation of the Usefulness of Various Simulation Technology Options for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) Enhancement.

Abstract

Current approved terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) do not permit the full exploitation of the helicopter's unique flying characteristics. Enhanced TERPS need to be developed for a host of non-standard landing sites and navigation aids. Precision navigation systems such as MLS and GPS open the possibility of curved paths, steep glide slopes, and decelerating helicopter approaches. This study evaluated the feasibility, benefits, and liabilities of using helicopter cockpit simulators in place of flight testing to develop enhanced TERPS criteria for non-standard flight profiles and navigation equipment. Near-term (2-5 year) requirements for conducting simulator studies to verify that they produce suitable data comparable to that obtained from previous flight tests are discussed. The long-term (5-10 year) research and development requirements to provide necessary modeling for continued simulator-based testing to develop enhanced TERPS criteria are also outlined. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA169893

Entities

People

  • A. V. Phatak

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Databases
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Flight Simulators
  • Geometry
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Helicopters
  • Mathematical Models
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Reliability
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space