Accession Number:

ADA167988

Title:

Analysis of a Mirror Deck Landing Aid.

Descriptive Note:

Technical memo.,

Corporate Author:

AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH LABS MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Ross,A.

Report Date:

1986-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

64.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *LANDING AIDS
• MIRRORS
• CONTROL
• REQUIREMENTS
• GRAPHS
• ACCURACY
• NAVIGATION
• CARRIER LANDINGS
• AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
• CALIBRATION
• VISION
• ELEVATION
• AUSTRALIA
• SIMPLIFICATION
• CARRIER BASED AIRCRAFT
• APPROACH LIGHTS
• FLIGHT DECKS
• GLIDE PATH SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Flight Control and Instrumentation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE