The space shuttle digital, fly by wire, flight control system presents an interesting challenge in avionics system design. In residence in each of four redundant general purpose computers at lift off are the guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for the entire flight. The mission is divided into several flight segments: first stage ascent, second stage ascent; abort to launch site, abort once around; on orbit operations, entry, terminal area energy management; and approach and landing. The FCS is complicated in that it must perform the functions to fly the shuttle as a boost vehicle, as a spacecraft, as a reentry vehicle, and as a conventional aircraft. The crew is provided with both manual and automatic modes of operations in all flight phases including touchdown and rollout.


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    Title :

    Space shuttle digital flight control system


    Contributors:
    Minott, G. M. (author) / Peller, J. B. (author) / Cox, K. J. (author)


    Publication date :

    1976-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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