DESIGN OF AUXILIARY AIRFIELD CONTROL CENTRAL.

Abstract

This report specifies in both quantitative and qualitative terms the technical parameters, characteristics, and performance of a new lightweight, air transportable radar control central design capable of exerting final approach control at auxiliary airfields, which includes in detail, the basic requirements and operational parameters of an airport surveillance radar set, a radar beacon interrogator set, a precision approach radar set, radar display indicators, radio and telephone communications configuration, air conditioning and power requirements, and weather reporting facilities, along with their respective space and housing requirements. Included in the appendices are sample calculations, tables and graphs relative to radar range, performance, and specifications. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0436851

Entities

People

  • D. Weise
  • E. Leblanc
  • J. J. Lauginiger

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Airport Radar Systems
  • Airports
  • Landing Fields
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Surveillance Radar
  • Terminal Flight Facilities

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management

Technology Areas

  • Space