VHF TRANSCEIVERS FOR LOW-ACTIVITY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWERS.

Abstract

Laboratory, operational, and subjective tests were performed to determine performance capability and to investigate the communications coverage area of a solid-state, low-powered (one watt) transceiver for air traffic control communications at low-activity/low-cost air traffic control facilities and as possible emergency backup equipment, with self-contained antenna, for operation within the cab of airport control towers. Results of the test effort indicated that it was feasible to use low-powered transceivers and standard FAA antennas to provide ATC communications at low-activity ATCT'S. Additionally, it was determined that adequate communications coverage, with negligible antenna pattern deterioration, was obtained when the low-powered transceiver and self-contained whip antenna were operated inside a tower cab. The report contains recommendations to develop a low-powered, portable, all solid-state transceiver, designed to operate on primary power and self-contained rechargeable batteries. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0642716

Entities

People

  • Albert V. Lolli

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Airport Control Towers
  • Antennas
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Emergencies
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Storage Batteries
  • Traffic
  • Transceivers
  • Whip Antennas

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Radio communications and signal processing.