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Development Testing of The L-1011 Independent Landing Monitor
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Abstract
A new, completely independent monitor (capable of operation through Category IIIc weather condition) for use with automatic landing systems, is undergoing development by Lockheed for possible use in L-1011 aircraft.
Following intensive analysis, a Ka band airborne radar was selected to provide pilot confidence through independent monitoring of the L-1011 (1) dual-dual, fail operative, automatic landing system's performance.
Lockheed's airborne flying test bed (CV-240) program has so far provided evidence that the Independent Landing Monitor concept has a definite future in commercial automatic landing applications under reduced visibilities. Visual enhancement would improve the acceptability of near zero-zero operation and consequently reduce the number of unnecessary go-arounds.
Citation
Holliday, G. and Gorham, J., "Development Testing of The L-1011 Independent Landing Monitor," SAE Technical Paper 710443, 1971, https://doi.org/10.4271/710443.Also In
References
- Gorham J. A. “Design and Development of the Fail Operative Automatic Landing System for the Lockheed L-1011,” SAE Transactions 78 1969 paper 690407
- Gorham J. A. Franco M. “The Use of Airborne Radar as a Monitor of Airplane Landing Operations Under Adverse Weather Conditions.” ATA Symposium on Visibility Enhancement in Poor Weather Washington, D. C. May 8 1969