1585 MHz Glide Slope System.

Abstract

Test and evaluation of a glide slope system operating in the 1585 MHz frequency range were conducted at the National Avaition Facilities Experimental Center (NAFEC), Atlantic City, New Jersey. The system designed and built by Airborne Instruments Laboratory (AIL) uses a directional waveguide antenna that forms beams in space that are independent of ground reflections. Tests were performed at NAFEC and also at a problem site, Greater Pittsburgh Airport. Based on the data obtained from the tests performed, it was determined that a glide slope operating in the 1585 MHz frequency range is feasible, but certain improvements are necessary to the present system to make it operational. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0728212

Entities

People

  • John E. Townsend

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne
  • Airports
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Directional
  • Frequency
  • Glide Slope
  • Infrastructure
  • New Jersey
  • Reflection
  • Research Facilities
  • Terminal Flight Facilities
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Transportation Infrastructure

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Microwave Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space