Air Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Final Report.

Abstract

The Air Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) is a state-of-the-art, three-dimensional, long-range radar. The system is being jointly procured by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. military. This radar will replace aging height-finding and long-range two-dimensional air search radars which are currently in use. Forty-four ARSR-4 systems are scheduled for installation around the coastal United States and in Hawaii, Guam, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This report presents the results of the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of the ARSR-4 radar system. OT&E Integration and Operational tests were conducted in accordance with FAA Order 1810.4B to verify that the ARSR-4 is operationally suitable and effective and can meet operational requirements when integrated into the National Airspace System (NAS). Test results revealed that the ARSR-4 performs most basic functions well. Improved coverage was noted in areas with a history of poor coverage. Results also revealed that the ARSR-4 can process and provide message outputs for a capacity load within the primary coverage area. Controller comments were generally favorable although several problems were identified during testing. The ARSR-4 at Mt. Laguna had a significantly higher beacon split rate than the ARSR-3. The ARSR-4 did not perform reliably during the test period. The number of critical operational problems encountered was excessive. The ARSR-4 did not consistently recover from a short-term power loss. Several power related problems were discovered. Problems were also discovered with the ARSR-4 Built-in Test (BIT) and Fault Isolation Test (FIT) functions and resolution algorithms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327689

Entities

People

  • Raymond K. Mcdonald
  • Robert F. Pomrink
  • Thomas A. Healy
  • William P. Conklin

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

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  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Altimetry
  • Climate Change
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Debugging
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Performance Tests
  • Personnel Management
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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