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Handling qualities of light aircraft with advanced control systems and displays
Flight tests to determine handling qualities of general aviation aircraft during ILS approaches in turbulent air
Materials handling - A compilation
Equipment for facilitating lifting, moving, and handling materials - technology utilization
Recent results from zero g cargo handling studies
Cargo handling, transfer, and stowage under weightlessness conditions of space shuttle
A flexibly programmable spacecraft data handling system
Flexibly programmable spacecraft data handling system, considering computer aided telemetry system for data acquisition and transmission
Assessment of lifting body vehicle handling qualities
Lifting body vehicle handling qualities, considering X-24A, M2-F3 and HL-10 reentry vehicles flight characteristics and simulation requirements
Factors affecting handling qualities of a lift- fan aircraft during steep terminal area approaches
Handling qualities of V/STOL research vehicles during steep terminal area approaches, discussing powered lift fan VTOL aircraft limitations and instrument landing approach
Computer controlled operating and data handling system for a quadrupole mass spectrometer
Computer controlled data handling system for quadrupole mass spectrometer performing on-line chemical analysis of rocket chamber combustion gases
Some aspects of locomotion and cargo handling in simulated artificial gravity
Gross locomotion and cargo handling in simulated artificial gravity environments, studying effects of Coriolis forces, angular accelerations, oculo-vestibular stimuli and traction variations
Centralized data handling for Grand Tour missions
Grand Tour missions centralized data handling, describing computer aided telemetry system and self testing and repairing control computer
Ground data handling for the earth resources technology satellites, ERTS-A and -B
Operations and equipment of NASA ground data handling system for earth resources technology satellites
Preliminary design of a shuttle docking and cargo handling system: Concept review and selection
The preliminary design of a space shuttle docking and cargo handling system is presented. Subjects discussed are: (1) general requirements, (2) alternative concepts, (3) subsystem requirements, (4) time series analysis, and (5) mission planning.
Space shuttle orbiter handling quality criteria applicable to terminal area, approach, and landing
An analytical pilot-vehicle study was made to determine the performance criteria for the space shuttle vehicle. Specifications for the flying qualities of piloted aircraft were used for appropriate portions of the space shuttle mission. The handling qualities during the terminal phases of the space shuttle flight were simulated to develop the necessary criteria. Additional criteria required for conditions during the unpowered approach and landing trajectory portion of the flight are explained.
Zero g manual cargo handling
A series of studies were conducted utilizing a water-immersion simulator facility to better define the cargo that can realistically be handled by man. The initial phase of the program was a parametric study to define man's intravehicular (IV) cargo transfer capabilities, and its results are reported. Additional phases of the study, deal with: (1) man's ability to perform extravehicular (EV) cargo transfer, (2) the ability to transfer cargo through a 1.5 m (5-foot) diameter tunnel (IV), and (3) the utilization of electroadhesive/electromagnetic mobility aids for both IV and EV self-locomotion and cargo transfer.
Riding and handling qualities of light aircraft: A review and analysis
Design procedures and supporting data necessary for configuring light aircraft to obtain desired responses to pilot commands and gusts are presented. The procedures employ specializations of modern military and jet transport practice where these provide an improvement over earlier practice. General criteria for riding and handling qualities are discussed in terms of the airframe dynamics. Methods available in the literature for calculating the coefficients required for a linearized analysis of the airframe dynamics are reviewed in detail. The review also treats the relation of spin and stall to airframe geometry. Root locus analysis is used to indicate the sensitivity of airframe dynamics to variations in individual stability derivatives and to variations in geometric parameters. Computer programs are given for finding the frequencies, damping ratios, and time constants of all rigid body modes and for generating time histories of aircraft motions in response to control inputs. Appendices are included presenting the derivation of the linearized equations of motion; the stability derivatives; the transfer functions; approximate solutions for the frequency, damping ratio, and time constants; an indication of methods to be used when linear analysis is inadequate; sample calculations; and an explanation of the use of root locus diagrams and Bode plots.
Proposed space shuttle cargo handling criteria at the operational site (preliminary)
The criteria for cargo handling at the operational site of space shuttles are presented, based on assumed program requirements. The concepts for the following functions are described: maintenance and checkout facility, transfer to launch pad, and launch pad. The requirements for the ground equipment are given along with the general sequences for cargo loading.
Grumman H-33 space shuttle orbiter aerodynamic and handling-qualities study
A study of a representative delta-wing orbiter, the Grumman H-33, that utilized external-hydrogen tanks has been completed. The study encompassed a detailed wind-tunnel program from subsonic to hypersonic speeds, analyses of the data, and the calculation and assessment of the orbiter handling qualities using the most aft center-of-gravity locations anticipated during entry and approach.
Revisions to V/STOL handling qualities criteria of AGARD report 408
A brief review of selected handling qualities criteria for V/STOL aircraft shows that although a clearer understanding of the requirements for controversial areas such as roll control power, vertical flight path control, and transition is in hand, considerably more research is needed to refine these criteria for operational IFR activity. Because many items interact to influence the pilots' overall impression of the aircraft's behaviour, additional work of a systematic nature must be done to clarify this aspect. A better definition of a gust model which includes discrete gust effects is needed to firm up criteria for both hover and STOL operation.