Accession Number:

ADA172700

Title:

Siting Criteria for the Microwave Landing System (MLS).

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC PROGRAM ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Personal Author(s):

• Hom,Thomas
• Laginja,Thomas J.

Report Date:

1983-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

36.0

Abstract:

This report provides guidance in the selection of locations on an airport for installation of MLS antennas. A description of the operation of the Microwave Landing System MLS is given and the preferred locations for MLS antennas are described. A discussion of possible interference effects due to reflecting and shadowing objects is presented. Techniques for determining potential interference sources are given.

Descriptors:

• *SITE SELECTION
• *MICROWAVE ANTENNAS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
• AIRPORTS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTIONS
• MULTIPATH TRANSMISSION
• SHADOWS
• MICROWAVE LANDING SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Terminal Flight Facilities
• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Air Navigation and Guidance

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE