Human Factors and Operations Issues in GPS and WAAS Sensor Approvals: A Review and Comparison of FAA and RTCA Documents.

Abstract

This report is the culmination of the first task in a project to evaluate human factors and operations issues associated with the integration of Class C Global Positioning System (GPS) sensors and Class Beta GPS/Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) sensors into navigation systems in low-end transport category aircraft. The objective of the project is to provide aircraft certification specialists with information and, eventually, with a job aid to help them evaluate GPS and GPS/WAAS sensors within integrated navigation systems. The first task of the project was to compare the requirements of the various FAA and industry documents currently used in the approval of GPS and GPS/WAAS sensor equipment and installation. The impact of the use of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) standards on approval also was evaluated. The comparison of the requirements specified in the document is presented in table form and major differences are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA329440

Entities

People

  • Micah Wright

Organizations

  • John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bench Tests
  • Department Of Defense
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Load Monitoring
  • Loran
  • Navigation
  • Performance Tests
  • Radio Navigation
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transportation
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space