Precision Runway Monitor Demonstration Report
Abstract
This report is prepared as the result of a development and demonstration project to increase landing capacity on closely spaced parallel runways. The project developed new equipment and procedures, and demonstrated them in a variety of ways at two different airports. The new monitoring equipment consists of radars and displays. The systems installed at Raleigh, N. C. included an electronically scanned antenna capable of half-second update intervals, while the Memphis, TN installation provided a mechanically rotating 'back-to-back' antenna with a 2.4-second update interval. In addition, both sites provided enhanced high-resolution color ATC display systems. The purpose of the report is to present findings relevant to a decision concerning whether or not the current standard for runway separation of 4,300 ft can be reduced to 3,400 ft when the precision runway monitor equipment is utilized. The 3,400-ft separation was the spacing demonstrated most often in both simulations and flight tests. The demonstration produced a broad recognition that both system could be used to monitor parallel runways spaced at 3400 foot apart.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA232671
Entities
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration