Alaskan Air Navigation Requirements. Volume I. Overview.

Abstract

This report describes the unique air navigation problems of the Alaskan Region. Present and future navigation aids are described relative to their applicability to this area. Conclusions as to the near term and far term feasibility of these alternatives are summarized. Recommedations for a near term solution are presented using VORTAC, NDB, and DME systems. An operational feasibility system using Differential Omega is also described for a possible far term solution. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040664

Entities

People

  • A. A. Simolunas
  • G. H. Quinn

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Navigation
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Frequency Bands
  • Hyperbolic Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Loran
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Radio Beacons
  • Radio Navigation
  • Radio Ranges (Transmitters)
  • Terrain
  • Transportation
  • United States

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design