A helicopter flight performance system using an LSI microprocessor
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Authors
Eloe, Edwin Eugene
Scott, Richard Tazewell, Jr.
Subjects
LSI
microprocessors
helicopter
flight performance system
calculators
microprocessors
helicopter
flight performance system
calculators
Advisors
Kildall, Gary A.
Date of Issue
1973-06
Date
June 1973
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis presents the development of a helicopter gross weight calculator. Required qualities for aircraft system components such as durability, reliability and low weight are met using an LSI micro-processor. The prototype system which was developed weighs approximately four pounds and has approximate dimensions of 7" X 5" X 1/2". The cost estimate for the system is less than $350. The calculator solution is based on the solution technique currently being used by Naval Aviators which is obtained from nomo-graphs in the aircraft NATOPS Manual. Minor modifications are required to make this system applicable to different helicopter types. A listing of the calculator program and a discussion of the prototype's operation are included.
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Thesis
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Department
Computer Science
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.