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Flight test experience and controlled impact of a large, four-engine, remotely piloted airplane

Author
Kempel, R. W.
Published
Aug 1, 1985.
Physical Description
1 electronic document
Additional Creators
Horton, T. W.
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Summary
A controlled impact demonstration (CID) program using a large, four engine, remotely piloted transport airplane was conducted. Closed loop primary flight control was performed from a ground based cockpit and digital computer in conjunction with an up/down telemetry link. Uplink commands were received aboard the airplane and transferred through uplink interface systems to a highly modified Bendix PB-20D autopilot. Both proportional and discrete commands were generated by the ground pilot. Prior to flight tests, extensive simulation was conducted during the development of ground based digital control laws. The control laws included primary control, secondary control, and racetrack and final approach guidance. Extensive ground checks were performed on all remotely piloted systems. However, manned flight tests were the primary method of verification and validation of control law concepts developed from simulation. The design, development, and flight testing of control laws and the systems required to accomplish the remotely piloted mission are discussed.
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Collection
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19850024810.
Accession ID: 85N33123.
NASA-TM-86738.
H-1298.
NAS 1.15:86738.
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