Tests were conducted to determine the significance of vertical acceleration cues in the simulation of the visual approach and landing maneuver. Landing performance measures were obtained for four subject pilots operating a visual landing simulation mechanized in the Ames Height Control Test Apparatus, a device that provides up to plus or minus 40 ft of vertical motion. Test results indicate that vertical motion cues are utilized in the landing task, and that they are particularly important in the simulation of aircraft with marginal longitudinal-handling qualities. To assure vertical motion cues of the desired fidelity in the landing task, it appears, that a simulator must have excursion capabilities of at least 20 ft in either direction.


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    Title :

    A study of vertical motion requirements for landing simulation


    Contributors:
    Bray, R. S. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1973-12-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English