The Development of an ATCRBS Monopulse Measurement Capability at the Transportation Systems Center, Fiscal Year 1974.

Abstract

To demonstrate the potential of monopulse in the ATC environment, an experimental facility has been established at TSC. The components of the facility are described and a functional description of the TSC monopulse receiver used in the first year's effort is presented. An error analysis defines the measurement accuracy possible in using the TSC monopulse receiver. Results of two experiments are also presented in this report. The first shows the monopulse accuracy degradation due to receiver noise for targets at an equivalent of a 200 nmi range; the second graphically demonstrates the effect of interference on target location capability. Finally, recommendations for a follow-on activity are presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026959

Entities

People

  • Robert M. Weigand

Organizations

  • John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Degradation
  • Environment
  • Error Analysis
  • Errors
  • Measurement
  • Transportation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Radio communications and signal processing.