DATA ON THE USE OF SECTOR RADIO-RANGE BEACONS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF OPERATION,

Abstract

The characteristics of electromagnetic field in the area near the radio-range beacon are analysed, pointing out the audibility zones. Thus the degree of accuracy in determining the bearings of the beacons is increased. A comparison among various radio-range beacons (Stavanger, Ploneis, Bushmills) shows the variations of accuracy when determining a ship's location in various sectors and the means of improving the accuracy. The development of the improved consolan type of sector radio-range beacons, which was discussed at the International conference on ocean navigation in 1954-1955, is also outlined. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0624200

Entities

People

  • E. Ya. Shchegolev

Organizations

  • Naval Oceanographic Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Navigation

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Geodesy