Test and Evaluation of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System Electronic Scan Antenna (Specification Tests).

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Abstract:

The air traffic control radar beacon system ATCRBS electronic scan antenna ESA consists of 56 array modules placed on a platform ring constructed around the top of an airport surveillance radar tower. A shelter beneath the tower provides an enclosure for the control and radiofrequency RF distribution system of the ESA. This interim report covers the specification tests to determine compliance with portions of the engineering requirement applicable to field testing. It was concluded that the ESA performed the basic functions of beam stepping, agile beam repositioning, beam hopover and the generation of side-lobe suppression SLS, improved SLS ISLS, sum channel, and difference channel antenna beam pattern characteristics. The data obtained during the effort met the specification requirements, taking into account field environmental effects.

Author(s):
Bradley, Anthony D.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY N J
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. Jan 74-Apr 75,
Pagination:
0085

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-NA-75-23, FAA-RD-75-212
Project Number(s):
FAA-033-241-010
Monitor Series:
75-212
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, *ANTENNA ARRAYS, ACCEPTANCE TESTS, SPECIFICATIONS, ELECTRONIC SCANNERS, AIRPORT RADAR SYSTEMS, RADAR BEACONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Air Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
ATCRBS(Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon Systems), Air traffic control radar beacon systems, DOT 4IZ ID
Report Date:
1976 Jan 01