TEST OF A GENERAL AVIATION TRANSPONDER MODIFIED TO INCORPORATE A CRYSTAL VIDEO RECEIVER.

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Abstract:

Tests of a modified General Aviation Transponder incorporating a crystal video receiver were performed in order to determine whether it is technically feasible to use this type of receiver in the design of future radar beacon transponders. The modified GAT met specifications or performed as well as the unmodified GAT during most tests however, the unmodified GAT exhibited a low gain-bandwidth product. It was concluded that the technique of using a crystal video receiver in place of the superheterodyne receiver in radar beacon transponders is technically feasible, and when designed as an integral part of a new transponder, may effect a reduction in the cost, weight, or power consumption of the transponder. It was recommended that this technique be considered in the design of future radar beacon transponders. Author

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY N J
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-RD-66-27
Project Number(s):
FAA-242-006-02X
Monitor Series:
66-27
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*CRYSTAL VIDEO RECEIVERS, *AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, TRANSPONDERS, RADAR BEACONS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance
Report Date:
1966 Apr 01