A control theoretic model for piloted approach to landing

A previously developed, optimal control model for manned-vehicle systems analysis is extended to analyze a piloted approach to landing task. The system model that is developed is used to investigate pictorial display requirements for a light aircraft. The effects, on system performance, of different display symbology are predicted by the model and are compared with data obtained in an independent experimental study. The comparison demonstrates the validity of our pilot model and its utility in manned vehicle analysis and synthesis.