Square Wave VOR.

Abstract

The report presents results of theoretical and experimental study of a new type of VOR, which has been named 'Square Wave' VOR (SVOR) because its variable phase waveshape is roughly square. Two experimental SVORs have been built and tested. The second one was built under FAA contract and was extensively ground and flight tested at both NAFEC and Ohio University. Results of these tests are reported. Tests of a number of receivers for compatibility with SVOR signals were made, and the results are presented. A theoretical and experimental investigation of VOR and SVOR errors caused by Doppler shift in a multipath carrier is included. A feasibility study of a wide aperture SVOR designed for a 13 times reduction in multipath is presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0783252

Entities

People

  • R. W. Redlich

Organizations

  • Ohio University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contracts
  • Doppler Effect
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Square Waves
  • Universities
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Radar Systems Engineering.