Mode S Beacon System Enroute Configuration Interim Beacon Initiative (IBI) Mode Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Test Report

Abstract

This document reports the findings of the operational evaluation tests conducted on the Interim Beacon Initiative (IBI) mode, enroute configuration of the Mode Select Beacon System (Mode S) . The tests were conducted at the Parker radar facility in Denver, Colorado, site of the first enroute Mode S system delivery. The Mode S system under test was a fully configured, dual-channel sensor having all required external interfaces connected to actual National Airspace System (NAS) equipment. A combination of system optimization, surveillance performance evaluation, and operational suitability testing were performed as part of this Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&S) effort. Test goals were to ensure proper operation of the Mode S sensor in IBI mode for an enroute configuration, while integrated with appropriate NAS equipment. The tests were conducted in accordance with procedures for OT&E stated in FAA Order 1810.4B. The format of this test report is in accordance with FAA-STD-024b.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA331655

Entities

People

  • Joseph J. Starkman
  • Paul Karitis

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Antenna Feeds
  • Data Processing
  • Data Reduction
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Junction Boxes
  • Maintenance
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests
  • Power Measurement
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Software Engineering

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  • Space