RTA TACAN Antenna Modifications for Azimuth Performance.
Abstract
The objectives of this program were to assess the operational characteristics of the 'Modified RTA-2' Antenna by performing installation, checkout, flight test, data reduction and analysis at six operational VORTAC sites. Also, problems causing azimuth restrictions at these sites were to be analyzed to establish the possible improvements which can be identified using the 'Modified RTA-2' Antenna in place of the 'Standard RTA-2' Antenna, and provide supplemental siting criteria manual information derived from the above effort. The report provides a summary of the field and engineering work performed, descriptions of the equipment and its performance, analysis of the collected data and conclusions regarding the task objectives. An appendix includes supplemental siting criteria material. The results indicate that the Modified RTA-2 Antenna does provide improvements at sites having certain azimuth performance problems. Also, recommendations are made regarding test procedures, and use of presently available flight inspection equipment to aid in isolation of problems and effecting corrective action. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA041414
Entities
People
- James Keptner