Utilizing Facilities Master File Data for Microwave Landing System Implementation.

Abstract

The report describes the development of specialized computer programs to incorporate data from the Airway Facilities Master File (FMF) and their applications to Microwave Landing System (MLS) implementation planning. The objectives of this study, descriptions of the FMF, listings of the programs developed and examples of the MLS applications of the annual listings of commissioned Instrument Landing System (ILS) facilities derived from the FMF data are included.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003818

Entities

People

  • Thomas L. Croswell

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Aircraft Landings
  • Airports
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Infrastructure
  • Instrument Landings
  • Landing
  • Microwave Landing Systems
  • Microwaves
  • Terminal Flight Facilities
  • Transportation Infrastructure

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Computer Science.
  • Urban Planning and Geography.