APN-114 MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC LANDING SYSTEM: TERMINAL CONTROL THEORY, SYSTEM INTEGRATION CONCEPTS, FLIGHT TEST RESULTS, AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS,

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Abstract:

The theory and operation are described of the APN-114 Automatic and Manual All-Weather Landing System. Results of flight test programs, utilizing the Convair TF-102A and the Boeing 70780, are presented. Possible system building blocks, including advantages and disadvantages, are noted. Also, areas which require additional research and development are briefly discussed. Author

Author(s):
Farnum, D. D. ; Montooth, J. W.
Author Organization(s):
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARIS (FRANCE)
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Aircraft Take-off and Landing Specialists' Meeting, sponsored by the AGARD Flight Mechanics Panel, held in Paris, 15-18 Jan 63.
Annotation:
AN/APN-114 Manual and automatic handing system: Terminal control theory, system integration concepts, flight test results, and future developments.
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AGARD-425
Monitor Series:
425
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*LANDING AIDS, ALL WEATHER AVIATION, AIRBORNE, AUTOMATIC, AIRCRAFT LANDINGS, INSTRUMENT LANDINGS, GLIDE PATH SYSTEMS, AUTOMATIC PILOTS, TERMINAL FLIGHT FACILITIES, NAVIGATION COMPUTERS, JET TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, JET FIGHTERS, FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS, FLIGHT TESTING, AVIATION SAFETY
Keyword(s):
AN APN 114, C 135 AIRCRAFT, F 102 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1963 Jan 01