Precision Landing System Mathematical Modeling Study Report for Andrews Air Force Base, Runway 19L, Camp Springs, MD.

Abstract

This technical note describes Microwave Landing System (MLS) and Precision Distance Equipment (DME/P) mathematical modeling performed for runway 19L, Andrews Air Force Base (ADW), Camp Springs, Maryland. This study evaluates the effects of scattering and shadowing from selected buildings, hangars, aircraft, and terrain. Results are provided as plots illustrating the predicted multipath levels, separation angles, and the resulting error plots from the worst case contributors. Scenarios were modeled to determine the effects of the multipath sources in the modeled environment. These resulting errors were analyzed and compared to error tolerance (FAA-STD-022d) to determine if the errors are acceptable. The effects of the ADW environment were analyzed and evaluated. It was determined that the proposed site will perform satisfactorily with no changes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA289015

Entities

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  • Elliott Rushton
  • Jesse Jones
  • Ronald Lockhart

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  • Federal Aviation Administration

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  • Air Platforms

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airports
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Elevation
  • Mathematical Models
  • Microwave Landing Systems
  • Operating Systems
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  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

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