VORTAC IDENTIFICATION LIGHT.

Abstract

Flight tests were conducted to determine the feasibility of a VORTAC Identification Light. A standard 300-mm 'V' coded beacon, a modified 300-mm 'V' coded beacon and condenser-discharge lights were tested independently to determine the maximum range, under VFR, that positive identification of the VORTAC facility could be obtained. It was concluded that a modified 300-mm 'V' coded beacon or strobeacons mounted on the VORTAC counterpoise, or a standard 300-mm 'V' coded beacon or strobeacons mounted below the 12-foot counterpoise level and 30 feet from the counterpoise edge, provided excellent nighttime identification of the facility. Recommendations were made for additional field tests to determine the actual value of the VORTAC Identification Light to the airways navigation system, the cost to install a complete system at desired VOR facilities, the interference with aircraft and highway traffic, and the nuisance factor to inhabitants near VORTAC facilities. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0651040

Entities

People

  • Jack A. Muller

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Field Tests
  • Identification
  • Identification Lights
  • Identification Systems
  • Inhabitants
  • Navigation
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.