Transponder Test Program

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Abstract:

Performance parameters of transponders installed in aircraft were measured to determine their degree of compliance with current specifications. A mobile van was outfitted with electronic test equipment which simulated the transmitter and receiver sections of a ground interrogator and which allowed measurement of transponder parameters. A horn antenna located near the aircraft under test was used to couple signals to and from the transponder. The results of measurements on 504 transponders installed in general aviation aircraft, 17 transponders installed in military aircraft, and 28 transponders installed in air carrier aircraft are reported.

Author(s):
Colby, G. V. ; Crocker, E. A.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Project Report on ATC Surveillance/Communication Analysis and Planning.
Pagination:
0071

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ATC-9, FAA-RD-72-30
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-70-C-0230, DOT-FA72WAI-242
Project Number(s):
FAA-034-241-012
Monitor Series:
72-30, FAA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, *TRANSPONDERS, FLIGHT TESTING, IDENTIFICATION, RADAR BEACONS, RELIABILITY(ELECTRONICS), SEARCH RADAR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Acoustic Detection and Detectors, Air Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE
Report Date:
1972 Apr 12