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Flight tests of IFR landing approach systems for helicoptersJoint NASA/FAA helicopter flight tests were conducted to investigate airborne radar approaches (ARA) and microwave landing system (MLS) approaches. Flight-test results were utilized to prove NASA with a data base to be used as a performance measure for advanced guidance and navigation concepts, and to provide FAA with data for establishment of TERPS criteria. The first flight-test investigation consisted of helicopter IFR approaches to offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, using weather/mapping radar, operational pilots, and a Bell 212 helicopter. The second flight-test investigation consisted of IFR MLS approaches at Crows Landing (near Ames Research Center), with a Bell UH-1H helicopter, using NASA, FAA, and operational industry pilots. Tests are described and results discussed.
Document ID
19810010516
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bull, J. S. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hegarty, D. M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Peach, L. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Phillips, J. D. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Anderson, D. J. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Dugan, D. C. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Ross, V. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center The 1980 Aircraft Safety and Operating Probl., Pt. 1
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Accession Number
81N19042
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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