During Apollo, the commander relied on the out-the-window (OTW) view during the final stages of the approach and landing for hazard avoidance and vehicle control since this was the primary, if not the sole source, of information available to them to successfully accomplish the task.


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    Title :

    Display Concept for Improved Spacecraft Handling Qualities During Lunar Landing


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-04-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Handling qualities for pilot control of apollo lunar-landing spacecraft

    Cheatham, D.C. / Hackler, C.T. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1966