January 17, 1983

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Space Technology

Tdrss Deployment Involves Complex Operation

Washington—Shuttle Mission 6 deployment of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRSS A) and its activation in geosynchronous orbit will be a more complex and manual operation than were the satellite deployments achieved on the last shuttle flight.

By Craig Covault16 min

Technical Survey: Advanced Engineering Simulators

Boeing Gains Real-time Flight Data

Renton, Wash.—Engineering utilization of the real-time flight simulation facility Boeing Co. has assembled here to support the development of new and modified aircraft increased more than tenfold since 1976, company officials said.

By Benjamin M. Elson13 min

Technical Survey: Advanced Engineering Simulators

Ames Expands Rotorcraft Capability

Moffett Field, Calif.—Two large additions to the simulator complex at NASA Ames Research Center will expand the center’s capability to develop new rotorcraft technology and vehicles, and conduct research in the man-vehicle systems area.

Technical Survey: Advanced Engineering Simulators

Twin-dome Mockup Aids in Design of Fighter

Warton, England—Development of advanced flight control systems, navigation systems, flight director systems and cockpits using multifunction displays for the proposed agile combat aircraft (ACA) and other advanced aircraft is being done in a simulator complex here that includes a new twin-dome air combat simulator.

By David A. Brown9 min

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Missile Engineering

Alcms Delivered Ahead of Schedule

Kent, Wash.—USAF/Boeing AGM-86B air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) is being produced and delivered to the Air Force here at a rate ahead of schedule and at a cost that reflects a campaign that drove down the man hours per missile in less than a year.

By Richard G. O’Lone7 min

Technical Survey: Advanced Engineering Simulators

Real-time Scenarios Aid McDonnell Weapons Work

St. Louis—Extensive simulation laboratory facilities at McDonnell Aircraft Co. are designed to permit evaluation of airframe/ weapons system concepts early in the development cycle, with observation of their performance in realistic real-time scenarios.

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Aeronautical Engineering

Casa Seeks Export Markets for C-101

Getafe, Spain—New training and tactical mission capabilities for Spanish CASA’s C-101 are being developed as the company attempts to expand the marketing potential with its single-engine trainer/light strike aircraft. CASA is evaluating advancements for the C-101, beginning with the installation of new avionics and weaponry to broaden its utilization.

By Jeffrey M. Lenorovitz7 min

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