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Haise, F. W., Jr.

Publications and source records attributed to Haise, F. W., Jr..

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NASA NTRS1977

Approach and landing test program status

This paper discusses captive-active tests of the Shuttle Orbiter's landing capability. Tests include: free-flight, in which a flare maneuver was undertaken to evaluate the control stick steering mode; separation, in which the pilot pitches up and rolls at a 20 deg bank angle; up and away flight, to test vehicle handling and stability; 2nd rollout, to test the anti-skid system and braking. Attention is given to bare airframe handling qualities, stressing the role of the pilot in controlling the craft.

Haise, F. W., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Space transportation system as seen by an astronaut

Discussion of the astronaut's role in the Space Shuttle and its associated payload operations. It is shown that there will be a shift in the astronaut's tasks as the Shuttle system matures. The Shuttle is designed for automatic guidance, navigation, and control, and the need for active piloting will accordingly decrease. With the shift to onboard autonomous operation, the system management role will expand. Direct tasks with delivery/recovery and laboratory/observatory payloads will continue to expand throughout the Shuttle program duration through the 1980s.

Haise, F. W., Jr.↗