Analysis of Heliport Environmental Data: Indiaznapolis Downtown Heliport, Wall Street Heliport. Volume 3. Indianapolis Downtown Heliport Data Plots

Abstract

During the summer of 1987 heliport environmental data were collected at the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport and at New York's Wall Street Heliport. The purpose of this data collection activity was to obtain measures of rotorwash in the heliport environment due to maneuvering helicopters, and to obtain pilot perceptions and observations concerning maneuvering and parking separation criteria. Ten wind vector transmitters were situated at various locations around the heliport in order to gather information to describe the rotorwash induced wind speed and direction changes. Pilot interviews were also conducted at these heliports. This volume (Volume III) provides the plots generated from the wind sensor data collected at the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport. The results of this study will be considered in future modifications of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Heliport Design Advisory Circular. Keywords: Rotor downwash; Wind speed; Heliport.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA217412

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  • Donald Gallagher
  • John G. Morrow
  • Mark Dimeo
  • Rosanne M. Weiss
  • Scott Erlishman

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  • Federal Aviation Administration

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  • Sensors

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  • Aircrafts
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  • Wind
  • Wind Direction

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