Use of Radar Position Reports for Estimating Aircraft Acceleration.
Abstract
An inquiry was conducted into the possibility of calculating aircraft acceleration from radar position reports using second differences of range-bearing data. The analysis shows that data provided by the future monopulse radar receiver can be sufficiently accurate so that good estimates of acceleration may be calculated. Observations of a B727 aircraft maneuvering at 425 knots and observed by a present generation radar at a distance of 100-400 nmi were analyzed. Although impractical for the present generation of ground based computer equipment, acceleration estimates will be feasible when the next generation is in place. These estimates should be used with the future monopulse radar. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA123433
Entities
People
- James A. Shannon
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration