TRACALS Evaluation Report. Communications Station Evaluation Report, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, 27 March-4 April 1978.

Abstract

A Traffic Control and Landing Systems (TRACALS) Communications Station Evaluation was performed at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota (2184 Comm Sq) from 27 March thru 4 April 1978. The purpose of the evaluation was to define the capabilities and limitations of the communications system servicing the radar approach control (RAPCON) and control tower. Included in this report are the results and analysis of equipment checks, system line-level diagrams, line-of-sight coverage data, analysis of airborne measurements of signal strength, and plots of UHF radiation patterns. Other items which are discussed in this report and are common problems with most other systems, include system alignment procedures, and antenna maintenance problems. The data and diagrams in this report can be used as a guide for anticipated performance of the communications system at Ellsworth AFB until there is a deletion, addition, relocation of equipment, or a change in horizon profile which would effect the system. This report will remain valid after relocation of the transmitter site. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 05, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056219

Entities

People

  • Allen C. Mathews

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Automatic Frequency Control
  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Control Systems
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Line Of Sight
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Measurement
  • Radar
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Transmitters
  • Voltage Regulators

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.