The operational/functional requirements for the new Microwave Landing System (MLS) are examined for STOL operations. The study utilizes a nonlinear six-degree-of-freedom simulation of a De Havilland Buffalo C-8A aircraft and automatic flight control system to assess the MLS/STOL accuracy, coverage, and data rate requirements for the azimuth, DME, primary elevation, and flare elevation functions. The aircraft performance is statistically determined for representative curved flight paths through touchdown. A range of MLS errors and coverages, environmental disturbances, and navigation filtering are investigated. The study indicates that STOL applications do not place any unique requirements on the MLS.


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    Title :

    Microwave landing system requirements for STOL operations


    Contributors:
    Burrous, C. N. (author) / Brown, S. C. (author) / Goka, T. (author) / Park, K. E. (author)

    Conference:

    Aircraft Design, Flight Test and Operations Meeting ; 1974 ; Los Angeles, CA


    Publication date :

    1974-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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