BLS-3 Balloon Locating System.

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Abstract:

A small light-weight balloon tracking system using the VHF Omnidirectional Range VOR network has been designed, developed, and flight tested by AFGLs Aerospace Instrumentation Division. This report includes VOR theory, a description of the BLS-3 tracking instrument, and instructions for its use on balloon flights. Author

Author(s):
Laping, Hans ; Griffin, Alan R.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE GEOPHYSICS LAB HANSCOM AFB MASS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0050

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFGL-TR-77-0087, AFGL-IP-255
Task Number(s):
08
Project Number(s):
6665
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.4_Decide
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*TRACKING, *RADIO EQUIPMENT, *RADIO NAVIGATION, *BALLOON EQUIPMENT, SIGNAL PROCESSING, FLIGHT TESTING, INTEGRATED CIRCUITS, RADIO RECEIVERS, LIGHTWEIGHT, RADIO TRANSMITTERS, VERY HIGH FREQUENCY, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, CODERS, LOCATORS, OMNIDIRECTIONAL, PHASE DETECTORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Solid State Physics, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
VOR, BLS 3 tracking instrument, WUAFGL66650803, PE62101F
Report Date:
1977 Apr 12