An Analysis of Radio Navigation Sensor Accuracies Associated with Area Navigation (RNAV).

Abstract

Flight test data gathered during a series of RNAV flight tests are presented. The report concentrates on the radio navigation sensor errors and the resulting errors in position determination that are inherent in area navigation (RNAV) operation in the terminal area. Statistical data, as well as distribuutions of the errors, are presented. Also included is a comparison of the Advisory Circular 90-45A tangent point table calculated from regression equations. One standard deviation of 1.4 nautical miles for very high frequency omnidirectional radio range (VOR) and 0.11 nautical mile for distance measuring equipment (DME) were computed from the flight test data. These statistics represent combined ground and airborne sensor errors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058544

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  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Data Science
  • Databases
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Ground Stations
  • Information Science
  • Navigation
  • Radio Navigation
  • Regression Analysis
  • Standards
  • Statistical Data
  • Statistics

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