Title :
Flight management system of the F-117A
Author :
Combs, S.R. ; Loschke, R.C. ; Tauke, G.J.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Adv. Dev. Co., Burbank, CA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The F-117A night attack aircraft flight management system (FMS) is described. The need for and purpose of the system are described, and the design goals are identified. The various modes and their important features are presented. The pitch and speed control laws are shown.<>
Keywords :
aerospace computing; aircraft control; attitude control; military computing; military equipment; velocity control; F-117A night attack aircraft; altitude control; autopilot; autothrottle; flight management; military aircraft; pitch; pitch altitude control; speed control; Aerospace control; Aircraft navigation; Airplanes; Computer interfaces; Content addressable storage; Contracts; Flexible manufacturing systems; Inertial navigation; Velocity control; Weapons;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
