An Update of the Discrete Address Beacon System (DABS) Alternatives Study,

Abstract

This document is an update of an earlier 'Study of Alternative Beacon Based Surveillance and Data Link Systems.' It is based on the numerous studies, analyses, simulations, and flight tests conducted since the original study. The document uses the findings from that large body of work to summarize the rationale that led to the selection and continued development of DABS + ATARS + BCAS as the preferred approach to improving the surveillance, air-ground communications, and the collision avoidance functions of the ATC system and provide the basis for further improvements in the automation of the ATC system. Hypothetical scenarios heavily weighted in favor of the most competitive alternative, SAB + VHF D/L + ATARS, are presented as a basis for cost comparisons. DABS + ATARS + BCAS is shown to be the most cost effective approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA096264

Entities

People

  • Martin T. Pozesky
  • Marvin E. Kay

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Safety
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Collision Avoidance Systems
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Discrete Address Beacon Systems
  • Military Aircraft
  • Radar
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design