A State-of-the-Art Survey of the Development of Taxiway Guidance and Control Systems.

Abstract

This study consisted of a review and analysis of the historical background of taxiway lighting and marking, its functions and development. The study emphasized the block control system used at Heathrow, the problems associated with manual and automated control of stop, hold and clearance bars, and the problems associated with automated surface movement control. The study provides the present status of developments and recommendations for future research endeavors. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA117520

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People

  • Charles A. Douglas

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Navigation
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Airports
  • Audiovisual Aids
  • Control Systems
  • Landing Aids
  • Landing Lights
  • Light Sources
  • Lighting Equipment
  • Navigation
  • Radar
  • Standards
  • Surveillance Radar
  • United States
  • Visual Surveillance
  • Voice Communications

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  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Software Engineering