ILS Mathematical Modeling Study of the Effects of an ASR-9 Structure at the Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip, New York, Runway 24

Abstract

This Technical Note describes the instrument landing system (ILS) math modeling performed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center at the request of the Eastern Region. Computed localizer data are presented showing the effects of an ASR-9 antenna structure proposed for construction on the performance of an ILS localizer serving runway 24 at the Long Island MacArthur Airport. The ASR-9 antenna structure was modeled at four proposed sites. The Eastern Region is concerned that radio frequency signal reflections from the ASR-9 structure my degrade the localizer course. Modeled course structure results indicate that Category I localizer performance should be maintained with the Wilcox 8-element log periodic dipole antenna with the ASR-9 structure constructed at any of the proposed locations. The ASR-9 structure provided minimal signal interference at each site modeled. Computed clearance orbit results indicate satisfactory linearity, course crossover, and signal clearance levels.... Instrument Landing System Math Modeling, ILS, ILS localizer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA260011

Entities

People

  • James D. Rambone

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airports
  • Antenna Arrays
  • Antennas
  • Arrays
  • Clearances
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Course Deviation Indicators
  • Data Analysis
  • Instrument Landings
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Radio Frequency
  • Reflectors
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space