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- AN ASSESSMENT OF LIFTING REENTRY FLIGHT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING ABORT, TERMINAL GLIDE, AND APPROACH AND LANDING SITUATIONS , Technical Memorandum
Authors: M. O. Thompson, J. Weil and E. C. Holleman
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-59119
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Reentry control requirements during terminal glide, approach, and landing.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 16
Keywords: Aerodynamics; Approach; Glide landings; Glide paths; Reentry.
Notes: PRESENTED AT AGARD SPECIALIST'S MEETING ON STABILITY AND CONTROL, CAMBRIDGE, ENG., 20-23 SEP. 1966.
- FLIGHT INVESTIGATION OF THE LANDING TASK IN A JET TRAINER WITH RESTRICTED FIELDS OF VIEW , Technical Note
Authors: J. J. Perry, W. H. Dana and D. C. Bacon, Jr.
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-4018
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Pilot performance of landing maneuver in T-33-A jet trainer with restricted fields of view.
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Report Date: June 1967
No. Pages: 22
Keywords: Landing; Pilot performance; T-33 aircraft; Training devices.
- AN ANALYSIS OF THE LIMIT-CYCLE AND STRUCTURAL-RESONANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE X-15 STABILITY AUGMENTATION SYSTEM , Technical Note
Authors: L. W. Taylor, Jr. and J. W. Smith
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-4287
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Limit cycle and control surface resonance characteristics of X-15 stability augmentation system.
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Report Date: December 1967
No. Pages: 51
Keywords: Feedback control; Flight test vehicles; Resonant vibration; Stabilization; X-15 aircraft.
- FLIGHT-TEST EVALUATION OF AN ON-OFF RATE COMMAND ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM OF A MANNED LUNAR-LANDING RESEARCH VEHICLE , Technical Note
Authors: C. R. Jarvis
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-3903
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Flight test evaluation of on-off rate command attitude control system of manned lunar landing research vehicle.
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Report Date: April 1967
No. Pages: 39
Keywords: Attitude control; Command and control; Flight tests; Lunar landing; Lunar landing modules.
- THE INFLUENCE OF RESPONSE FEEDBACK LOOPS ON THE LATERAL-DIRECTIONAL DYNAMICS OF A VARIABLE-STABILITY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT , Technical Note
Authors: K. J. Szalai
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-3966
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Response feedback control loops effects on lateral-directional dynamics of variable stability transport aircraft.
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Report Date: May 1967
No. Pages: 47
Keywords: Aerodynamic stability; Feedback; Feedback control; LOCI; Loops.
- OPTIMISATION OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND MISSION COMPLETION THROUGH RESEARCH ON THE PILOT AND AIRCRAFT AS AN OVERALL SYSTEM , Conference Paper
Authors: De E. Beeler
Report Number: H-441
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Optimization of aircraft performance, pilot performance and mission completion.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 22
Keywords: Aircraft performance; Man machine systems; Mission planning; Pilot performance; Systems engineering.
Notes: IN- AEROSPACE PROCEEDINGS 1966, ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY, CENTENARY CONGRESS AND INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE AERONAUTICAL SCIENCES, CONGRESS, 5TH, LONDON, ENGLAND, SEP. 12-16, 1966. VOLUME 2. CONGRESS OF THE AEROSPACE PROCEEDINGS 1966 LONDON SEP. 12-16, 1966.
- MEASURED AND CALCULATED STRUCTURAL TEMPERATURE DATA FROM TWO X-15 AIRPLANE FLIGHTS WITH EXTREME AERODYNAMIC HEATING CONDITIONS , Technical Memorandum
Authors: P. R. Gord
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-1358
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: No abstract available.
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Report Date: March 1967
No. Pages: 65
Keywords: Aerodynamic heating; Dynamic pressure; High altitude; Surface temperature; X-15 aircraft.
- FLY-BY-WIRE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM EXPERIENCE WITH A FREE-FLIGHT LUNAR-LANDING RESEARCH VEHICLE , Conference Paper
Authors: Calvin R. Jarvis
Report Number: H-445
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Ground and flight tests to evaluate lunar landing research vehicle fly-by-wire control system.
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Report Date: February 1967
No. Pages: 9
Keywords: Conferences; Flight control; Flight tests; Fly by wire control; Free flight.
Notes: AA/NASA, FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, EDWARDS AFB, CALIF./. AMERICAN INST. OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS, FLIGHT TEST, SIMULATION AND SUPPORT CONFERENCE, COCOA BEACH, FLA., FEB. 6-8, 1967, PAPER 67-273.
- EVALUATION OF A VERTICAL-SCALE, FIXED-INDEX INSTRUMENT DISPLAY PANEL FOR THE X-15 AIRPLANE , Technical Note
Authors: L. E. Lytton
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-3967
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Analog simulation to compare pilot performance in using operational X-15 instrument panel, and vertical scale, fixed index instrument display panel.
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Report Date: May 1967
No. Pages: 27
Keywords: Analog simulation; Comparison; Display devices; Pilot performance; X-15 aircraft.
- STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF LANDING CONTACT CONDITIONS OF THE X-15 AIRPLANE , Technical Note
Authors: R. J. Wilson
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-3801
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Statistical analysis of landing contact conditions and slideout distances of X-15 research airplane.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 20
Keywords: Aircraft landing; Distance; Histograms; Statistical analysis; Touchdown.
- AN ASSESSMENT OF GROUND AND FLIGHT SIMULATORS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF MANNED LUNAR LANDING , Conference Paper
Authors: Gene J. Matranga, Donald L. Mallick and Emil E. Kluever
Report Number: H-448
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Free flying lunar landing research vehicle tested for more than two years and used in lunar landing simulations supporting Apollo project.
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Report Date: February 1967
No. Pages: 7
Keywords: Apollo project; Attitude control; Conferences; Flight simulators; Lunar landing.
Notes: AA/NASA, FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, EDWARDS AFB, CALIF./. AMERICAN INST. OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS, FLIGHT TEST, SIMULATION AND SUPPORT CONFERENCE, COCOA BEACH, FLA., FEB. 6-8, 1967, PAPER 67- 238.
- FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION OF A SKIN-FRICTION GAGE TO A LOCAL MACH NUMBER OF 4.9 , Technical Note
Authors: D. J. Garringer and E. J. Saltzman
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-3830
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: X-15 flight test of skin friction gauge.
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Report Date: February 1967
No. Pages: 27
Keywords: Flight tests; Mach number; Measuring instruments; Reynolds number; Skin friction.
- FLIGHT RESEARCH PROGRAM. VI. , Journal Article
Authors: James Roman, John J. Perry, Lewis R. Carpenter and Shiban Awni
Report Number: H-459
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Correlation between heart rate, landing error and field of view for binocular and monocular sphere of vision of jet pilots.
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Report Date: February 1967
No. Pages: 5
Keywords: Aircraft landing; Aircraft pilots; Binocular vision; Electrocardiography; Errors.
Notes: AB/NASA, FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, EDWARDS AFB, CALIF./, AA/COMPUTING AND SOFTWARE, INC., EDWARDS AFB, CALIF./. AEROSPACE MEDICINE, VOL. 38, FEB. 1967, P. 128- 132.
- OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE X-15 AIRPLANE AS A REUSABLE VEHICLE SYSTEM , Conference Paper
Authors: James E. Love and William R. Young
Report Number: H-460
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Flight data of X-15 research aircraft noting development, operation and economic aspects of performance.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 7
Keywords: Aircraft design; Conferences; Economics; Economy; Flight characteristics.
Notes: AB/NASA, FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, EDWARDS AFB, CALIF./. IN- SPACE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE, PALO ALTO, CALIF., MAY 9-12, 1967, PROCEEDINGS.
- FLIGHT RESEARCH PROGRAM. VII. , Journal Article
Authors: James Roman, Harry Older and Walton L. Jones
Report Number: H-462
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Statistical analysis of heart rates of Navy carrier pilots during bombing attacks compared with those for launch and landing.
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Report Date: February 1967
No. Pages: 7
Keywords: Acceleration stresses (physiology); Combat; Electrocardiography; Heart rate; Landing.
Notes: AC/NASA, FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, EDWARDS AFB, CALIF./, AA/NASA, OFFICE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, WASHINGTON, D.C./. AEROSPACE MEDICINE, VOL. 38, FEB. 1967, P. 133- 139. 7 REFS.
- FLIGHT EVALUATION OF SPLITTER-PLATE EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING BASE DRAG AT MACH NUMBERS FROM 0.65 TO 0.90 , Technical Memorandum
Authors: Edwin J. Saltzman and John Hintz
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-1376
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Flight test evaluation of splitter plate in base drag reduction at subsonic speeds.
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Report Date: May 1967
No. Pages: 23
Keywords: Aerodynamic drag; Base flow; Drag reduction; F-104 aircraft; Flight tests.
- A COMPARISON OF HUMAN RESPONSE MODELING IN THE TIME AND FREQUENCY DOMAINS , Technical Memorandum
Authors: L. W. Taylor, Jr.
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-59750
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Frequency and time controlled models for analyzing human response during compensatory tracking.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 35
Keywords: Compensatory tracking; Control simulation; Human performance; Mathematical models; Range (extremes).
Notes: PRESENTED AT THE USC/NASA CONF. ON MANUAL CONTROL, LOS ANGELES, 1-3 MAR. 1967.
- IDENTIFICATION OF HUMAN RESPONSE MODELS IN MANUAL CONTROL SYSTEMS , Technical Memorandum
Authors: L. W. Taylor, Jr. and A. V. Balakrishnan
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-60204
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Analog computer for determining pilot response in manual control systems.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 10
Keywords: Analog computers; Linearity; Manual control; Pilots (personnel); Responses.
Notes: PRESENTED AT THE IFAC SYMP. ON THE PROBL. OF IDENTIFICATION IN AUTOM. CONTROL SYSTEMS, PRAGUE, 12-17 JUN. 1967.
- INDIRECT PILOT VIEWING FOR REENTRY VEHICLES AND SSTS , Journal Article
Authors: H. G. Gaidsick, G. P. Layton, Jr. and W. H. Dana
Report Number: H-469
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Indirect pilot viewing systems for reentry vehicles and SST, discussing overlapping monoculars and panoramic display.
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Report Date: September 1967
No. Pages: 4
Keywords: Display devices; Pilot performance; Reentry vehicles; Supersonic transports; Viewing.
Notes: SPACE/AERONAUTICS, VOL. 48, P. 118-121.
- STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF LANDING-CONTACT CONDITIONS FOR THE XB-70 AIRPLANE , Technical Note
Authors: R. J. Wilson and R. R. Larson
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-4007
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Statistical determination of landing contact conditions for XB-70 aircraft - frequency histograms and cumulative frequency probability distributions.
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Report Date: June 1967
No. Pages: 29
Keywords: Aircraft landing; Angle of attack; B-70 aircraft; Frequencies; Frequency distribution.
- AERONAUTICAL FLIGHT-CONTROL SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Authors: J. Fischel and S. W. Gee
Report Number: H-476
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Flight control systems and electronic stability augmentation systems for advanced aircraft.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 15
Keywords: Aircraft performance; Electronic equipment; Feedback control; Flight control; Stabilization.
Notes: IN ITS AEROSPACE ELECTRON. SYSTEMS TECHNOL. 1967 P 245-259.
- THEORETICAL DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF THE LANDING LOADS ON A VEHICLE WITH A TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR , Technical Note
Authors: R. B. Noll and J. M. McKay
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-4075
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Theoretical dynamic analysis of landing loads on vehicle with tricycle landing gear compared with X-15 aircraft data.
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Report Date: August 1967
No. Pages: 33
Keywords: Dynamic loads; Landing gear; Landing loads; Stress analysis; X-15 aircraft.
- WIND-TUNNEL INVESTIGATION OF THE FLOW FIELD BENEATH THE FUSELAGE OF THE X-15 AIRPLANE AT MACH NUMBERS FROM 4 TO 8 , Technical Memorandum
Authors: E. J. Montoya and M. Palitz
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-1469
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Wind tunnel study of flow field beneath X-15 aircraft fuselage at supersonic to hypersonic speeds.
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Report Date: November 1967
No. Pages: 82
Keywords: Flow distribution; Hypersonic flow; Pressure measurement; Schlieren photography; Shock waves.
- LIFT AND DRAG CHARACTERISTICS OF THE M2-F2 LIFTING BODY DURING SUBSONIC GLIDING FLIGHT , Technical Memorandum
Authors: J. S. Pyle and R. H. Swanson
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-1431
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: No abstract available.
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Report Date: August 1967
No. Pages: 33
Keywords: Aerodynamic characteristics; Gliding; Lift drag ratio; Lifting bodies; Subsonic speed.
- A REVIEW OF AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERALAVIATION
Authors: S. W. Gee
Report Number: H-481
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Avionics requirements for general aviation aircraft to reduce pilot errors.
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 12
Keywords: Aircraft safety; Avionics; Conferences; General aviation aircraft; Pilot error.
Notes: IN ITS AEROSPACE ELECTRON. SYSTEMS TECHNOL. 1967 P 261-272.
- PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF XB-70 AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERS WITH HIGH-ALTITUDE TURBULENCE , Technical Note
Authors: E. E. Kordes and B. J. Love
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-4209
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: XB-70 flight tests to determine effect of clear air turbulence.
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Report Date: October 1967
No. Pages: 22
Keywords: Aircraft structures; B-70 aircraft; Clear air turbulence; Encounters; Flight tests.
- HANDLING QUALITIES OF HYPERSONIC CRUISE AIRCRAFT
Authors: H. J. Walker and M. O. Thompson
Report Number: H-486
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
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Report Date: January 1967
No. Pages: 15
Keywords: Aerodynamic characteristics; Controllability; Cruising flight; Hypersonic aircraft.
Notes: In its Conf. on Hypersonic Aircraft Technol. p 155-169.
- DEVELOPMENT OF RESPIRATION-RATE TRANSDUCERS FOR AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENTS , Technical Note
Authors: R. T. McDonald and J. Roman
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-4217
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Development and evaluation of respiration rate transducers for aircraft environments.
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Report Date: October 1967
No. Pages: 18
Keywords: Airborne equipment; Aircraft equipment; Breathing apparatus; High pressure; Low pressure.
- A USEFUL MODIFICATION OF THE WRIGHT SPIROMETER , Technical Note
Authors: J. Roman and R. N. Sato
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-4234
Performing Organization: NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Abstract: Spirometer modification to permit computer reduction of respiratory flow data.
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Report Date: November 1967
No. Pages: 13
Keywords: Calibrating; Computers; Data reduction; Respiratory rate; Spirometers.
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