Comprehensive Test and Evaluation of the Dalmo Victor TCAS (Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System) II Industry Prototype.

Abstract

This document describes the test conduct and results of a five-part comprehensive evaluation of two prototype minimum Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II units. The five parts include: (1) hardware and software verification, (2) cockpit display and operational procedure verification, (3) pilot and inflight observer training, (4) TCAS II demonstration to the aviation community, and (5) readiness for airworthiness certification testing. Overall, the minimum TCAS II prototype has matured into an acceptable test-bed for the 8-month inservice evaluation in a commercial airliner. System reliability has improved and pilot acceptance was generally good. It is expected that minimum TCAS II will provide a valuable service to airline pilots.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172260

Entities

People

  • Abert J. Rehman

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Aircrafts
  • Altimeters
  • Altitude
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Radar
  • Radar Altimeters
  • Recording Systems
  • Tape Recording
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Software Engineering