NTL Record

Title Conceptual and Information Structure: A Comparison of the Boeing 757/767, A320, and Universal Flight Management Systems
Record ID 33523
Personal Name
Creator
Huntley, M. Stephen, Jr.
Source 87p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
Battelle Memorial Institute
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
Publication Date 19930317
Language English
Abstract The Flight Management System (FMS) is the principal means by which navigation and in-flight performance optimization take place in most current aircarriers and many business jets. The FMS integrates conventional airplane avionics capabilities with software-based digital systems, electronic displays, and other advanced technology feautures in order to support integrated monitoring and control of the aircraft.
Rosap ID dot:8662
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8662
General Subjects Conceptual; information structure; boeing 757767; A320; Universal Flight Management Systems
Classification NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number DOT-VNTSC-FAA-92-; DOT/FAA/RD-92/
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33500/33523/33523.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository