Tests with Wilcox Slotted-Cylinder VOR Antenna.

Abstract

An improved Wilcox slotted-cylinder VOR antenna was evaluated when configured for VOR, VOR/DME, and VORTAC operations. Airborne and ground measurements which included bearing error, vertical polarization, and 'cone of confusion' tests determined that the antenna meets Federal Aviation Administration operating tolerances.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026391

Entities

People

  • Edward N. Lind
  • Wayne E. Bell

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Measurement
  • Memory Devices
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Neurobehavioral Manifestations
  • Neurologic Manifestations
  • Polarization

Readers

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