Evaluation of ATCRBS Performance in an Interference Environment
Abstract
Uplink and downlink ATCRBS interference measurements in terminal areas were coordinated with assessments of the sources of these mutual interference conditions. The average values of these observations as well as many burst characteristics corroborated the results of an analytical model coupling the environmental features to their effects on the surveillance system. Simulation efforts based on statistical representation of the input conditions enabled an association of these interference levels with deterioration in performance of the ARTS III and TPX-42 processors. Results of these modeling efforts indicate that the performance of both processors is degraded for transponder reply probabilities below 0.85; both systems exhibit a relatively high level of immunity to reasonably expected fruit rates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0766938
Entities
People
- Stanley R. Jones
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation