FAA Category III Instrument Landing System: A Ground Equipment Development Overview

Abstract

Federal Aviation Administration, Systems Research and Development Service VHF/UHF Category III Instrument Landing System development efforts have resulted in the establishment of operational Category IIIA ILS at various airports in the United States. Significant efforts and results are summarized. Major differences between the FAA MARK III ILS and other types of ILS are pointed out. Reliability aspects, the Far Field Monitor, the Maintenance Monitor and the ILS Monitor Precision Calibrator as part of the Category III ILS development are presented. Existing lightning problems and efforts to resolve these are covered. Report serves to provide a broad single picture of SRDS interrelated Category III ILS development activities to date.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA030150

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  • Carl G. Peterson

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Accuracy
  • Battery Chargers
  • Contractors
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Maintenance
  • Personnel Management
  • Power Supplies
  • Push Buttons
  • Standby Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods

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