DME-derived positions compared with MLS- and ILS-derived positions

From recorded Distance Measurement Equipment (DME) data during Microwave Landing System (MLS) flight trials performed at London Gatwick Airport (April 21 - 26, 1989) using the NLR Fairchild Metro II Laboratory Aircraft, the position of the aircraft was determined by post-processing and compared with the MLS- and ILS-derived positions. This...

Results of MLS procedural interception flight trials performed at Manchester Airport

In July, 1988, flight trials have been performed on the newly installed MLS equipment at Manchester Airport (UK), using one of the laboratory aircraft of NLR, a Fairchild Metro II with programmable avionics systems including a basic MLS receiver as an "Avionics Research Testbed". The aim of the tests was to prove that aircraft with basic IFR...

Investigation on MLS approach path interception and transition techniques: part I: fast-time computer simulations

MLS provides the possibility to define non-straight-in approach paths and to use more advanced interception procedures. From an ATC point-of-view it became necessary to structure this capability as a prerequisite in order to make a realistic use of the potential capabilities of MLS. Four different MLS approach path interception procedures were...

A model and experimental analysis of pilot decision making behaviour for various approach conditions

This report deals with an investigation of pilots' failure detection performance in a realistic moving-base flight simulator. The task considered was the monitoring of stabilized automatic approaches. Abnormal conditions (excessive windshears or system failures) were to be detected on the basis of unacceptable deviations of displayed variables...

A simulation investigation on the feasibility of curved approaches under MLS guidance. Revised edition