December 1991
From The Space Library
“Observer Poised for Mapping Flight to Mars” article appears in National Geographic Magazine
An article in Air Combat dealt with NASA's use of the Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird, which the military retired from use. Several top military officers commented that the Blackbird and its unique capabilities would have been useful in the Persian Gulf War in updating the military's constantly changing battle plans. NASA used its three YF-12As, the predecessors of the SR-71As, in the 1970s and got much data on high-speed flight. Currently, NASA was using its SR-71As similarly because they were excellent for testing equipment and new materials in a moderately high (compared to the Mach 25 of the X-30) speed range. Thus, the SR-71 As would he useful to test materials for the X-30, which was being developed. (Air Combat, Dec 91)
According to a feature article in the Aviation Safety Journal, a major way for pilots to learn how to respond to emergency situations was through the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS). This system, initiated by the Federal Aviation Association in 1975, enabled pilots to profit from the experience of others. (Aviation Safety Journal, Fall 91)
NASA's Kevin Tucker described NASA's role in its Aviation Safety and Automation (AS/A) program. Begun in 1989, the program was to develop a technology to improve the safety of the national airspace system, by maximizing effectiveness and safety of automation without compromising human authority. (Aviation Safety Journal, Fall 91)
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