A Flight and Analytical Study of Methods for Reducing Automatic-interceptor Tracking Errors Caused by Target Maneuvers

A Flight and Analytical Study of Methods for Reducing Automatic-interceptor Tracking Errors Caused by Target Maneuvers
Author: Charles W. Mathews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 1956
Genre: Automatic pilot (Airplanes)
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The present study is concerned primarily with methods of reducing or eliminating automatic-interceptor tracking errors that are caused by target maneuvers. The flight-test phase of the study was made with an automatic interceptor system. This system utilized an error integrator in the deflection channel of the automatic system to eliminate steady-state errors caused by steady target maneuvers.

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1714
Release: 1959
Genre: Government publications
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February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index.

NASA Contractor Report

NASA Contractor Report
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1008
Release: 1970
Genre: Aeronautics
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Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 586
Release: 1985
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

A selection of annotated references to unclassified reports and journal articles that were introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system and announced in Scientific and technical aerospace reports (STAR) and International aerospace abstracts (IAA).

Study of the Attack of an Automatically Controlled Interceptor on a Maneuvering Bomber with Emphasis on Proper Coordination of Lift-acceleration and Roll-angle Commands During Rolling Maneuvers

Study of the Attack of an Automatically Controlled Interceptor on a Maneuvering Bomber with Emphasis on Proper Coordination of Lift-acceleration and Roll-angle Commands During Rolling Maneuvers
Author: Charles W. Mathews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1954
Genre: Charts, diagrams, etc
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The present study of the automatic interception problem is primarily concerned with investigation of the proper means of coordinating the lift-acceleration commands and the roll-attitude commands to the autopilot in order to minimize transient tracking errors encountered during bomber evasion. The study was made by utilizing a Reeves Electronic Analogue Computer to simulate simplified versions of interceptor-bomber encounters. The bomber maneuvers used during the study were designed to require various amounts of rolling on the part of the interceptor in order for it to continue tracking. Several methods of acceleration-bank coordination were studied. With some, the acceleration command was applied immediately; whereas with others, the command was delayed until the interceptor had rolled.