Automated Selection of VOR, ILS, and TACAN/DME Frequencies.

Abstract

The report describes in detail a computer program developed to automate the selection of VOR, ILS, and TACAN/DME frequencies. It includes a thumbnail sketch of the need for such a capability and describes in layman's language: the program logic involved for this problem; the advantages of automatic frequencies selection in general; and some possible future applications. The results of an operational evaluation are highlighted and among other conclusions it was concluded the complete program offers a savings in time with no sacrifice in accuracy. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0762087

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Johnson
  • T. Steger

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Automatic
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Frequency
  • Language

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Systems Analysis and Design