Method and apparatus for an aircraft climb-out guidance system
US4347572A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 1999 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0661
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aircraft guidance system operable during both takeoff and go-around maneuvers allows safe operation even under adverse wind shear conditions. Initially the system controls vertical speed to achieve an acceptable, minimum climb rate regardless of airspeed loss. Should excess thrust exist such that the acceptable minimum climb rate is exceeded, increased vertical speed and airspeed are commanded. When the climb rate significantly exceeds the acceptable minimum, airspeed is controlled to a specified value. Should the aircraft ever approach the "stick shaker" condition, an override command limits aircraft angle of attack.
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