Siting Criteria for Microwave Landing Systems (MLS).

Abstract

This report describes current siting criteria for the Microwave Landing Systems (MLS). These criteria have been obtained through flight testing, mathematical and computer modeling, and publications from other sources. The first three chapters provide a description of MLS principles and a technical description of each of the system components. Chapter Four introduces the reader to general principles germane to siting, such as critical areas and propagation effects. Chapter Five describes the criteria for siting the MLS in an ideal airport environment. The final chapter gives solutions to difficult siting problems such as MLS/ILS collocation, multipath and shadowing effects, and collocation with approach lighting systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA170799

Entities

People

  • Michael F. Dibenedetto
  • Roger Radcliff

Organizations

  • Ohio University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Airports
  • Approach Lights
  • Data Transmission
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Far Field
  • Geometry
  • Glide Slope
  • Line Of Sight
  • Measurement
  • Microwave Landing Systems
  • Navigational Aids
  • Near Field
  • United States

Readers

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