Special Evaluation AN/TPX-42, Clark AB, RP, Evaluation Dates 14-18 August 1975, 13-26 September 1975.

Abstract

This traffic control and landing systems (TRACALS) special evaluation report presents data collected to define the capabilities and limitations of the AN/TPX-42A(V) Type 3 Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines. The AN/TPX-42A is part of the radar approach control (RAPCON) facility and was installed in December 1974 to replace the AN/GPX-9B ATCRBS. This report supplements and updates the Clark AB Radar Station Evaluation Report 73/67R-3(012) and where data is unchanged refers to that report. The evaluation was started on 14 August 75, but, due to equipment problems from 19 August to 12 September, was not completed until 26 September 75. The evaluation assessed: Interrogator output power and receiver gain, gain time control (GTC), false targets, and overall system and subsystems operation. The data presented in this report can be used as a guide for anticipated performance until there is a change of equipment or a change occurs in the screening profile. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 1976
Accession Number
ADA021516

Entities

People

  • Richard C. Renairi

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Radar
  • False Targets
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Radar Equipment
  • Radar Stations
  • Stations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Traffic

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.