V/STOL (Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing) Low Speed and Transition Equivalent Systems Analysis.

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Abstract:

A fixed base manned VSTOL handling qualities simulation was performed to investigate 1 classification criteria of attitude and rate command systems in hover and low-speed flight 2 control system blending schemes for transition from approach dynamics to hover dynamics and vice versa, and 3 the amount of control usage. Pilot ratings and comments showed that a time response criterion discriminated well between attitude and rate systems blending schemes for transition correlated well with earlier NASA results and pilots command gain had a strong effect on piloting characteristics and the amount of control usage. Author

Author(s):
Carpenter, Carl G. ; Hodgkinson, John
Author Organization(s):
MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT CO ST LOUIS MO
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 20 Sep 81-20 Sep 82,
Pagination:
0193

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-81104-60
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N62269-81-C-0726
Monitor Series:
81104-60
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*Vertical takeoff aircraft, *Short takeoff aircraft, Flight maneuvers, Low velocity, Hovering, Attitude(Inclination), Rates, Flight control systems, Blending, Transitions, Aircraft landings, Flight simulation, Carrier based aircraft, Systems analysis, Naval aircraft
Field(s)/Group(s):
VSTOL
Keyword(s):
*Flying qualities, Low speed flight
Report Date:
1982 Dec 01