The Performance of the Null-Reference Glide-Slope System in the Presence of Deep Snow 1975-1976.

Abstract

Results of measurements on far-field, null-reference glide slope response to ground plane snow cover of up to 34 inches are presented. Results show that the path angle increases approximately 0.10 degree for each foot of snow cover, and no significant deterioration occurs in path width or clearance. Results obtained for the deep snows are consistent with theory and with previous measurements with lesser amounts. Special far-field monitoring using a two-frequency capture type monitor was only marginally successfully. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA041139

Entities

People

  • Lawrence H. Mitchell
  • Richard H. McFarland

Organizations

  • Ohio University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Airports
  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Databases
  • Dynamic Range
  • Engineering
  • Far Field
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • Glide Slope
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Measurement
  • Snow Cover
  • United States

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Polar and Arctic Studies