MLS (Microwave Landing System): Its Technical Features and Operational Capabilities,

Abstract

The ILS/MLS transition plan highlights the technical and operational problems to be solved with the implementation of MLS. Taking into account present developments in guidance and control automation in the airplane cockpit as well as in ATC systems, the following aspects are analyzed an presented: (1) Complexity of MLS approach procedures and function allocation to ATC and aircraft; (2) Cockpit automation and presentation of MLS approach information; (3) Aspects of all weather approach and landing with military aircraft.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADP005449

Entities

People

  • Ryan Seifert

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Automation
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Electronic Aircraft
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Guidance
  • Microwave Landing Systems
  • Microwaves
  • Military Aircraft
  • Traffic

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Operations Research