A Look at Digital Nose Wheel Steering

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Abstract:

This report examines the impact of digital control on nose wheel steering of aircraft. The development of steering systems is reviewed from early mechanical systems through integrated brake control systems. The value of digital control is then examined based on unique capabilities, performance improvement, and fault detection. Cost, weight, and maintainability impacts are discussed.

Author(s):
Nowack, Mark L.
Author Organization(s):
AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH DIRECTORATE OF FLIGHT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Feb-Aug 1990
Supplementary Note:
Previously released as ENF-TM-90-6.
Pagination:
0037

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ASD-TR-90-5018
Monitor Series:
ASD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*LANDING GEAR, DIGITAL SYSTEMS, STEERING, INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, CONTROL SYSTEMS, DETECTION, NOSE WHEELS, COSTS, BRAKES, MECHANICAL COMPONENTS, FAULTS, CONTROL, AIRCRAFT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft
Keyword(s):
NOSE WHEEL STEERING, DIGITAL CONTROL
Report Date:
1990 Sep 24