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Navigation errors encountered using weather-mapping radar for helicopter IFR guidance to oil rigs
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Abstract
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In 1978 a joint NASA-FAA helicopter flight test was conducted to examine the use of weather-mapping radar for IFR guidance during landing approaches to oil rig helipads. The following navigation errors were measured: total system error, radar-range error, radar-bearing error, and flight technical error. Three problem areas were identified: (1) operational problems leading to pilot blunders, (2) poor navigation to the downwind final approach point, and (3) pure homing on final approach. Analysis of these problem areas suggests improvement in the radar equipment, approach procedure, and pilot training, and gives valuable insight into the development of future navigation aids to serve the off-shore oil industry.
Authors
- Phillips, J. D. NASA Ames Research Center
- Bull, J. S. NASA Ames Research Center
- Hegarty, D. M. NASA Ames Research Center
- Dugan, D. C. NASA Ames Research Center
Citation: Phillips, J. D., Bull, J. S., Hegarty, D. M. , et al. (2019). Navigation errors encountered using weather-mapping radar for helicopter IFR guidance to oil rigs. Legacy CDMS. NASA NTRS ID 19810055743. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810055743 ↗