Accession Number:
ADA011210
Title:
Oceanic Air Route Navigation with Cycle Match Loran-C.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Oct 74-Jan 75,
Corporate Author:
EASTERN AIR LINES INC MIAMI FL
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1975-04-01
Pagination or Media Count:
49.0
Abstract:
A Loran-C cycle matching receiver Decca Model ADL-81 was evaluated in line service to determine its qualification as a potential replacement for Loran-A. The receiver and associated components were installed on an Eastern Air Lines L1011 aircraft and data were collected by a qualified navigator on the routes between the U.S. Mainland and Puerto Rico. Results of the program indicate that cycle match-line Loran-C is a satisfactory substitute for Loran-A where usable signals are available. The equipment under evaluation provided excellent accuracy and required less flight crew attention than is normally demanded by the present Loran-A systems.
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Subject Categories:
- Air Navigation and Guidance