3D Loran-C Navigator Documentation.

Abstract

The purpose of this task was to develop a 3D Loran-C Navigator by configuring an interface unit between an airborne Loran-C navigator (Teledyne TDL-711) and an Altitude Alerter/VNAV Guidance system (Intercontinental Dynamics model 541). The digital computer-based interface unit was designed to allow the flight crew to specify the approach slope (3.0 to 9.9 degrees). This report documents the hardware and software in the interface unit, and interconnection with the other involved systems. The availability of accurate, three-dimensional approach guidance information at airports where no ILS is available provides significant operational advantages, to helicopter operators in particular. The 3D Loran-C navigator system was bench tested and flight demonstrated. Smooth, accurate (within the limitations of Loran-C) descent guidance information was obtained. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA120106

Entities

People

  • Eric H. Bolz
  • Larry D. King

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Capacitors
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Inverters
  • Loran
  • Navigation
  • Parallel Ports
  • Power Supplies
  • Serial Ports
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Computer Science.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.