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A piloted simulation of helicopter air combat to investigate effects of variations in selected performance and control response characteristics
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Mansur, M. Hossein Chen, Robert T. N. Lewis, Michael S. |
| Copyright Year | 1987 |
| Description | A piloted simulation study investigating handling qualities and flight characteristics required for helicopter air to air combat is presented. The Helicopter Air Combat system was used to investigate this role for Army rotorcraft. Experimental variables were the maneuver envelope size (load factor and sideslip), directional axis handling qualities, and pitch and roll control-response type. Over 450 simulated, low altitude, one-on-one engagements were conducted. Results from the experiment indicate that a well damped directional response, low sideforce caused by sideslip, and some effective dihedral are all desirable for weapon system performance, good handling qualities, and low pilot workload. An angular rate command system was favored over the attitude type pitch and roll response for most applications, and an enhanced maneuver envelope size over that of current generation aircraft was found to be advantageous. Pilot technique, background, and experience are additional factors which had a significant effect on performance in the air combat tasks investigated. The implication of these results on design requirements for future helicopters is presented. |
| File Size | 7903027 |
| Page Count | 98 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19870020108 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t8wb02m88 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1987-08-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Aircraft Stability And Control Weapon Systems Helicopter Control Aircraft Design Flight Envelopes Sideslip Pilot Training Pilot Performance Workloads Psychophysiology Combat Controllability Control Stability Roll Aerodynamic Loads Flight Simulation Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
