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vehicle control system [′ve·ə·kəl kən′trōl ‚sis·təm] (aerospace engineering) A system, incorporating control surfaces or other devices, which adjusts and maintains the altitude and heading, and sometimes speed, of a vehicle in accordance with signals received from a guidance system. Also known as flight control system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Data collected feeds vehicle control system that filters out useless environmental data and makes decisions. TRW's future strategy calls for ARC to be one component of its Integrated Vehicle Control System, which will include VSC and electric power steering. The company also provides the Globemaster's Electronic Flight Control System, a fly-by-wire vehicle control system with an integrated autopilot; the Core Integrated Processor, a central mission computer that manages the airplane's avionics and digital navigation system; and the Video Integrated Processor, a high-speed computer that supports the vehicle's tactical terrain warning system. |
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