This report provides details of the MDLA system, installation details and calculations concerning performance, coverage, calibration and accuracy requirements. A graphical method of presenting operational settings for height and elevation is described, as also is a simplified technique for calibration. Keywords: Landing aids; Glide paths; Visual control; Visual navigation; Approach lights; Carrier landings; Flight decks; Mirrors; Aircraft carriers; Carrier based aircraft; Stabilization.


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    Title :

    Analysis of a Mirror Deck Landing Aid


    Contributors:
    A. Ross (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    64 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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