Fixed-Base and In-Flight Simulations of Longitudal and Lateral-Directional Handling Qualities for Piloted Re-Entry Vehicles

Item

Title
Fixed-Base and In-Flight Simulations of Longitudal and Lateral-Directional Handling Qualities for Piloted Re-Entry Vehicles
Date
1964
Index Abstract
Coming Soon
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
ASD TDR 61-362
Creator
Kidd, Edwin A.
Harper, Robert P., Jr.
Corporate Author
Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, Inc.
Laboratory
Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Extent
118
Identifier
AD0434076
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(616)-5823
DoD Project
8219
DoD Task
821905
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Abstract
The results of a research investigation of longitudinal and lateral directional flying qualities for the re-entry mission are reported. The research program utilized primarily a high-fidelity fixed-base ground simulator with evaluations made by three pilots. One of the three pilots also made in-flight evaluations of longitudinal flying qualities in the same vehicle, a three-axis variable stability airplane flown with a two-axis side controller and conventional rudder pedals.The program results are reported and discussed. Control sensitivity evaluations were compared to center stick results of earlier work. The longitudinal flying qualities as evaluated both on the ground simulator and in flight are compared and related to earlier investigations. Pilot rating variability, both interpilot and intrapilot, are quantized and discussed for the ground and flight experiments. Performance measures are reported.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-02
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
ASDTDR61-362.pdf