Statistical Study of the Closest Approach of Aircraft to Ground-Based Emitters: Results for Seattle and Comparison with Denver
Abstract
A Technical Program was initiated by the Federal Aviation administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center to measure the distances that aircraft fly within high-intensity radiation emitters. This program was launched as the FAA and the High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) advisory committees were defining HIRF regulatory rulemaking requirements. This study was a follow-on of the work conducted at the Denver International Airport to determine the actual distances that aircraft flew within emitters. This study focused on a similar effort at Seattle International Airport. This program presented the data gathered from the Seattle Airport along with a detailed comparison of the data between the two airports. Any observable patterns and similarities between the two airports were recorded. Information on emitter location, frequency, power, etc., was obtained from the Government Master File. Aircraft flight information was obtained from the System Analysis Recordings (SAR) tapes at the Seattle En Route Center. This program was used in conjunction with a research effort which located all high-powered emitters in the U.S. and Europe and established the actual HIRF environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA363147
Entities
People
- James R. Elliott
- Rodney A. Perala