Tests with Wilcox Slotted-Cylinder VOR Antenna.

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Abstract:

An improved Wilcox slotted-cylinder VOR antenna was evaluated when configured for VOR, VORDME, and VORTAC operations. Airborne and ground measurements which included bearing error, vertical polarization, and cone of confusion tests determined that the antenna meets Federal Aviation Administration operating tolerances.

Author(s):
Bell, Wayne E. ; Lind, Edward N.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY N J
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jan-Jul 75,
Pagination:
0043

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-NA-75-68, FAA-RD-76-30
Project Number(s):
FAA-041-305-000
Monitor Series:
76-30
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*CYLINDRICAL ANTENNAS, *RADIO RANGES, TEST AND EVALUATION, TACAN, VERY HIGH FREQUENCY, RADIO NAVIGATION, SLOT ANTENNAS, DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
VOR, VORTAC
Report Date:
1976 Apr 01