DAIR System Radar Target Relationships.

Abstract

An analysis was made of the relative accuracy of the digitized radar target symbol position versus the primary radar target. Radar track of one aircraft on radial courses was photographed as displayed in both primary and beacon radar modes, and also as processed through the DAIR system. Quantitative results were statistically analyzed to determine differences between primary radar position and displayed position, and to determine the distribution of the center of the displayed DAIR radar target position about the center of the primary radar target position. Results indicated that the DAIR system tended to display the DAIR center mark at a closer range and at a smaller azimuth angle than the center of the primary radar signal. The altitude of the aircraft did not appear to have any consistent effect on these measurements; however, the range of the aircraft did indicate a tendency to affect the measurements.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA001037

Entities

People

  • Allen C. Busch
  • Paul W. Bradbury

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Measurement
  • Radar Signals
  • Radar Targets
  • Targets

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).