The FAA Concept for a Beacon Collision Avoidance System (BCAS). Volume II. Concept Description,

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Abstract:

A unique airborne aircraft collision avoidance system concept is presented which assures adequate separation from the largest possible percentage of potential collision threats. The concept operates in all airspace as a compatible backup to the present and evolving ATC system, and is acceptable to the pilot and the user community. The system concept capitalizes on the aviation communitys large existing investment in ATCRBS transponders and on the ground based beacon surveillance system network for the basic sources of the collision avoidance information.

Author(s):
Koenke, E. J.
Author Organization(s):
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON D C OFFICE OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 1, AD-A056 930.
Pagination:
0268

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-EM-78-5-2, GIDEP-E120-1839
Monitor Series:
E120-1839
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, *COLLISION AVOIDANCE, *TRANSPONDERS, *DISCRETE ADDRESS BEACON SYSTEMS, ALGORITHMS, SIGNAL PROCESSING, AIR SPACE, SYNCHRONIZATION(ELECTRONICS), FLIGHT PATHS, DATA LINKS, MESSAGE PROCESSING, RADAR BEACONS, DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
Beacon collision avoidance systems, BCAS(Beacon Collision Avoidance Systems)
Report Date:
1978 Apr 17