Analysis of Some Carrier All-Weather Flying Problems
Abstract
An analysis is made of some of the problems involved in Carrier All-Weather Flying based on the operational requirements and the scientific techniques most readily available and most easily adaptable. A comprehensive outline is drawn of a proposed solution utilizing the data relay techniques developed, originally for the Airborne Early Warning program under Navy sponsorship. The proposal is based on the philosophy of deriving and gathering all navigational and traffic control-information aboard the base, prior to its dissemination to all the aircraft. In most cases, several alternate methods of possible solution to the detailed problems are described. The urgency and need for a Carrier All-Weather Flying (CA WF) system has been recently stressed by CNO and ONR letters, which initially outlined the scope of the problem and the necessary functions to be satisfied by an acceptable system. Although the ideal goal for such a program is complete independence of all air operations from weather conditions, a less far-reaching set of aims is acceptable for the sake of expediency and in order to gain the experimental and operational experience. This experience is necessary for determining the form of the ultimate solution. The interim goal of the CAWF program, as expressed by ONR has been defined as a system which will provide satisfactory operational solutions to the following phases of Naval aircraft carrier operations: Landing and take-off on the carrier deck, Approach of aircraft preparatory to landing, Control of air traffic in the neighborhood of carriers, Rendezvous and station keeping of aircraft, Personal identification, Performance of a strike or attack against a target, Navigation of aircraft to and from target areas, and homing to the carrier.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1948
- Accession Number
- AD1207425
Entities
People
- A. Brodzinsky
- H. W. Chitty
- M. S. Friedland
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory