Abstract
Prototype ride smoothing systems (RSS's) were synthesized for flight testing aboard the NASA general purpose airborne simulator (GPAS). The systems were designed to meet comprehensive criteria, including passenger comfort and aircraft handling qualities considerations. System performance estimates based on analytic expressions were compared to estimates derived from digital calculations. The effects of RSS's on pilot workload during instrument landing system (ILS) approach in turbulence was examined in a fixed-base simulator. A limited number of flights were conducted to verify predicted RSS performance. Results of these experiments indicate that the RSS's reduce pilot workload and increase passenger comfort, while maintaining handling qualities.
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