shuttle missions

[wilson1]

Why cant they put a video camera in the cockpit of shuttle so we can see the view as they enter the atmosphere and land?

 

[Testing]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Why cant they put a video camera in the cockpit of shuttle so we can see the view as they enter the atmosphere and land? <br />Posted by wilson1</DIV><br /><br />They have one. It came live just prior to the 180 turn to the runway while the Pilot took the stick to get some real time before CMD took it back all the way to wheel stop. Look for the replays of the heads up display. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Cygnus_X_1]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Why cant they put a video camera in the cockpit of shuttle so we can see the view as they enter the atmosphere and land? <br /> Posted by wilson1</DIV></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They can't downlink the video during entry because they don't have the bandwidth to send all the data (orbital video is not available once they stow the KU- band antenna).&nbsp; Once they get close to the landing site (KSC/CCAFS and it's antennas) there is enough bandwith to downlink the HUD camera </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[subisnack]

<p>^^ the hud cam is&nbsp;an awesome view of what they see!&nbsp;</p><p>The end of mission highlights package usually contains video from the cockpit from launch. Youtube is a good souce to find these vids as well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[erioladastra]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Why cant they put a video camera in the cockpit of shuttle so we can see the view as they enter the atmosphere and land? <br />Posted by wilson1</DIV></p><p>Do some googling and you will find plenty of clips.</p>

 

[ThereIWas2]

<p>Actually you wouldn't see much before that 180 degree turn.&nbsp; When they make that turn they are higher than most airliners so not much to see.&nbsp;&nbsp; At the point they "enter the atmosphere" the orbiter is in a quite nose-high attitude, so all you would see out the window is space.&nbsp;&nbsp; There are cabin videos you should be able to find from a camera mounted in the back of the upper deck facing forward during reentry and you can see the orange glow out the windows.</p><p>I find the HUD view the most interesting but NASA TV never leaves it on for very long.&nbsp; You can watch the altitude dropping on the right-hand scale at an outrageous rate.&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><span class="postbody"><span style="font-style:italic"><br /></span></span></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp; You can watch the altitude dropping on the right-hand scale at an outrageous rate.&nbsp; <br />Posted by ThereIWas2</DIV><br />&nbsp;Not really outrageous for a flying brick...<img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[doublehelix]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I find the HUD view the most interesting but NASA TV never leaves it on for very long.&nbsp; You can watch the altitude dropping on the right-hand scale at an outrageous rate.&nbsp; <br /> Posted by ThereIWas2</DIV></p><p>Excuse the ignorant question, but what is HUD?</p><p>-dh&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#3366ff">doublehelix, Community Manager<br />Imaginova </font></p> </div>

 

[newsartist]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'> ...but what is HUD?-dh&nbsp; <br />Posted by doublehelix</DIV></p><p>...acronym for "Head Up Display".</p><p>All the flight information normally displayed on the panel is projected onto a see-through glass right on the pilot's line of sight. In addition, it is displayed at a visual infinity, so there is no focus change between looking outside and at a panel next to your face.<br /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[doublehelix]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>...acronym for "Head Up Display". All the flight information normally displayed on the panel is projected onto a see-through glass right on the pilot's line of sight. In addition, it is displayed at a visual infinity, so there is no focus change between looking outside and at a panel next to your face. <br /> Posted by newsartist</DIV></p><p>Thanks, newsartist!&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#3366ff">doublehelix, Community Manager<br />Imaginova </font></p> </div>

 

[on_orbit]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Excuse the ignorant question, but what is HUD?-dh&nbsp; <br />Posted by doublehelix</DIV><br /><br />Plenty of HUD here:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HrwIRdVPqc&feature=related</p><p>And landings:<br />KSC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abptKlRqXxM<br />EAFB: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGUJekqc75k&feature=related<br />EAFB: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDsfsw0-WZs<br /><br />and docking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlK2fIZDt4s&feature=related<br /><br />EV1 out</p>

 

[drwayne]

<p>Some aircraft also have a system in which the HUD is part of the pilots helmet, being projected on the inside of his visor - giving him access to it wherever he / she looks.</p><p>Wayne</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>