Independent Altitude Monitor: A Literature Search, Analysis, and Bibliography

Abstract

A literature search of recent activity to provide an independent indication of aircraft altitude was undertaken. Results indicate that there are several existing techniques in use which can readily be expanded to enhance altitude awareness to avoid inadvertent terrain collisions. Also identified are other new potential candidate systems concepts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA029541

Entities

People

  • Jack J. Shrager

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Army Aircraft
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Collision Avoidance Systems
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Guidance
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Warning Systems

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  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Theoretical Analysis.