WEATHER EFFECTS ON APPROACH AND LANDING SYSTEMS

Abstract

The operation of approach and landing systems can be affected by precipitation, turbulence, atmospheric refraction, and other atmospheric phenomena, yet the demands on the system are highest under the most adverse conditions. Information is presented on the probable magnitude of the various weather-related effects, considering differences in radio frequencies, geographical location, and climate; rain attenuation is the most critical limiting factor at frequencies above about 7.5 GHz.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0709737

Entities

People

  • B. A. Hart
  • C. A. Samson
  • R. E. Skerjanec

Organizations

  • Institute for Telecommunication Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Refraction
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Elevation
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • New York
  • Radio Transmission
  • Radio Waves
  • Refractive Index
  • Ridges
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Temperature Inversion
  • Terrain
  • Turbulence

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Polar and Arctic Studies