Evaluation of Transponder Antenna Coverage/ATCRBS Performance during Simulated Flights of Aircraft.

Abstract

A computer model was used to analyze the effect of aircraft orientation on the performance of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS). Flights by Cessna 150, Boeing 727, Boeing 747 and F-4H aircraft over a common flight route out of La Guardia Airport were simulated. Transponder/antenna performance for various aircraft attitudes and locations along the flight path was analyzed with respect to interrogators located at JFK airport. This performance was compared to a transponder having ideal, omni-directional antenna coverage to illustrate the degree to which the combination of aircraft orientation and transponder antenna pattern may affect ATCRBS performance. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA073547

Entities

People

  • Thomas H. Gibson

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Radar
  • Aircraft Antennas
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Antennas
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Directional Antennas
  • Flight Paths
  • Frequency
  • Identification
  • Radar Beacons
  • Transport Aircraft

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers