Model Aircraft L-Band Beacon Antenna Pattern Gain Maps,
Abstract
The document presents L-band antenna patterns for a variety of general aviation and air carrier aircraft; these patterns were based on scale-model measurements. The antenna patterns are described by aircraft-coordinate-referenced elevation vs azimuth gain-contour maps. This method of presentation conveniently displays the effects of aircraft configuration on antenna patterns and allows one to observe the changes in a pattern that result from a change in wheel, flap, or antenna location.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA013184
Entities
People
- D. W. Mayweather
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology