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An avionics sensitivity study. Volume 1: operational considerations. Final report, Aug. 1975 - Sep. 1976

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7210870
Equipment and operational concepts affecting aircraft in the terminal area are reported. Curved approach applications and modified climb and descent procedures for minimum fuel consumption are considered. The curved approach study involves the application of MLS guidance to enable execution of the current visual approach to Washington National Airport under instrument flight conditions. The operational significance and the flight path control requirements involved in the application of curved approach paths to this situation are considered. Alternative flight path control regimes are considered to achieve minimum fuel consumption subject to constraints related to air traffic control requirements, flight crew and passenger reactions, and airframe and powerplant limitations.
Research Organization:
Champlain Technology, Inc., West Palm Beach, Fla. (USA)
OSTI ID:
7210870
Report Number(s):
N-77-24082; NASA-CR-145107
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English