Title :
Operational Flight Testing of Early Instrument Landing Systems
Author_Institution :
FAA Bur. Res. Dev., Washington 25, D. C.
fDate :
6/1/1959 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The development of successful instrument approach and landing involved the solution of not only technical problems, but operational problems as well. A review of methods used to overcome operational problems is made, covering the period from the earliest successful instrument landing to the introduction of instrument approach into routine scheduled operation. Flight techniques are described, using early systems such as compass locator, constantintensity glide slope, and later, equisignal glide-slope facilities. Recognition of a requirement for visual aids to supplement electronic approach aids is outlined.
Keywords :
Aircraft; Airplanes; Airports; Communication system control; Instruments; Job shop scheduling; Postal services; Radio control; Radio transmitters; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Aeronautical and Navigational Electronics, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TANE3.1959.4201670