Testing Ground Proximity Warning Systems for Navy Tactical Aircraft

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Hoerner, Fred C., author.

Conference Name:

Aerospace Congress & Exposition (1983-10-03 : Long Beach, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1983

Summary:

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents in the U.S. Navy have been the cause of a loss in preparedness for many years. The utilization of a commercially developed technology called Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) can help eliminate this type of accident. This paper will discuss the past efforts and the planned test activities as the Navy brings this technology into operational utilization

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Publisher Number:

831456

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