Design of a microprocessor-controlled shear warning device for general aviation aircraft
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[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Samaka, Muhammad B.
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Loughborough University of Technology
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1984
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Thesis (Ph.D.)
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1984
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Wind-shear is a spatial or temporal gradient in wind speed and/or direction, and is generally associated with the presence of cold and warm fronts and thunderstorm cells. It is a serious hazard in the terminal stages of flight for all aircraft but for light aircraft in particular. The research work presented in this dissertation concerns the design of a wind-shear detection system which involved the application of estimation theory and digital simulation techniques. The wind-shear detection system was designed after a careful study of the results obtained from a digital simulation of an aircraft landing phase, including the effects of wind-shear.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Aircraft flight control & aircraft instrumentation