Flight Tests of a Low-Cost Omega Navigation Receiver.

Abstract

This report describes flight tests performed to investigate the feasibility of using low-cost Omega avionics for enroute navigation, and to assess Omega navigation as a supplement to VOR/DME in remote areas. Tested was a prototype Mark III Omega receiver. Results indicate that low-cost Omega avionics provides acceptable guidance during quiescent propagation periods. Flights during diurnal transition periods of the day would require compensation for anticipated phase changes. There were no indications of terrain sensitivity at the minimum enroute altitudes flown.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA065296

Entities

People

  • R. G. Moore

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Navigation
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Automatic Frequency Control
  • Course Deviation Indicators
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Fish
  • Frequency
  • Guidance
  • Hyperbolic Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Navigation

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Analytical Mechanics
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management