Low-Lift-To-Drag-Ratio Approach and Landing Studies Using a CV-990 Airplane. Technical Report NASA Technical Note TN D-6732, Research Engineering, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
Kock, Berwin M. and Fulton Jr, Fitzhugh L. and Drinkwater III, Fred J. (1972) Low-Lift-To-Drag-Ratio Approach and Landing Studies Using a CV-990 Airplane. Technical Report NASA Technical Note TN D-6732, Research Engineering, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center.
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Abstract
This paper presents the results of a flight-test program utilizing a CV-990 airplane, flown in low-lift-to-drag-ratio (L/D) configurations, to simulate terminal area operation, approach, and landing of large unpowered vehicles, The results indicate that unpowered approaches and landings are practical with vehicles of the size and performance characteristics of the proposed shuttle vehicle. Low L/D landings provided touchdown dispersion patterns acceptable for operation on runways of reasonable length. The dispersion pattern was reduced when guidance was used during the final approach. High levels of pilot proficiency were not required for acceptable performance.
| EPrint Type: | Other |
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| Keywords: | CV-990, Low L/D approach and landing, Space Shuttle |
| Subjects: | Aircraft/Project: Convair 990 (01 - 09) Aeronautics: (08) Aircraft Stability And Control Aircraft/Project: Space Shuttle Orbiter (01 - 09) Aeronautics: (03) Air Transportation And Safety |
| ID Code: | 776 |
| Deposited On: | 09 March 2006 |
| Additional Information: | 47 pages. |
