Test and Evaluation of ATCRBS Electronic Scan Antenna (Preparatory Test).

Abstract

The air traffic control radar beacon system (ATCRBS) electronic scan antenna (ESA) as designed and built consists of 56 array modules placed on a platform (ring) constructed around the top of an airport surveillance radar tower. A shelter beneath the tower provides an enclosure for the control and radiofrequency distribution system of the ESA. The report covers the preparatory testing to determine the readiness of the terminal radar/beacon test facility (TR/BTF) at the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center to accept the ESA and provides a data base for comparison during the test program. In addition, the installation phase of the test and evaluation of the ATCRBS ESA is discussed in the report.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002417

Entities

People

  • Anthony D. Bradley

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Radar
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Airport Radar Systems
  • Airports
  • Beacons
  • Databases
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Radar Equipment
  • Surveillance Radar
  • Terminal Flight Facilities
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems