RHO-RHO NAVIGATION SYSTEM STUDY PHASE I.

Abstract

This final report contains the results of the analysis of a Rho-Rho Navigation System using a high-accuracy frequency standard in the aircraft, intended for transoceanic flights in the North Altantic area. Only the VLF (Omega) and LF (Loran-C) transmissions are considered prac ticable for this purpose, and the LF (LoranC) system, having definite advantages, is recommended for use. Existing Loran-C stations across the Atlantic provide adequate coverage with sufficient navigational accuracy. After building the planned station in Newfoundland (probably in 1965) the positioning accuracy capability of this system will be even better. The Rho-Rho- Loran-C receiver can be made substantially simpler than the conventional Loran-C receiver. The tie-in of the proposed Rho-Rho Navigation System with the existing aircraft doppler-radar system is explored in this study. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 18, 1963
Accession Number
AD0429740

Entities

People

  • L. F. Fenton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Doppler Radar
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Loran
  • Navigation
  • Radar
  • Radio Navigation
  • Standards

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.