Accession Number:

AD0653292

Title:

AIRBORNE OMEGA RECEIVER.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept. no. 2,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Thornhill, A. F.

Report Date:

1960-02-29

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

It is desired that techniques for the Omega navigation system be developed to permit its use in aircraft. Omega utilizes a hyperbolic grid of isophase lines established by VLF transmitters. It is characterized by very long range capability and potentially high accuracy. Author

Descriptors:

• *HYPERBOLIC NAVIGATION)
• (*RADIO RECEIVERS
• AIRBORNE
• VERY LOW FREQUENCY
• AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
• PHASE MEASUREMENT
• ACCURACY

Subject Categories:

• Air Navigation and Guidance

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE