Evaluation of Transponder Antenna Coverage/ATCRBS Performance during Simulated Flights of Aircraft.

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Abstract:

A computer model was used to analyze the effect of aircraft orientation on the performance of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System ATCRBS. Flights by Cessna 150, Boeing 727, Boeing 747 and F-4H aircraft over a common flight route out of La Guardia Airport were simulated. Transponderantenna performance for various aircraft attitudes and locations along the flight path was analyzed with respect to interrogators located at JFK airport. This performance was compared to a transponder having ideal, omni-directional antenna coverage to illustrate the degree to which the combination of aircraft orientation and transponder antenna pattern may affect ATCRBS performance. Author

Author(s):
Gibson, Thomas
Author Organization(s):
IIT RESEARCH INST ANNAPOLIS MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0074

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-RD-77-122, ECAC-PR-76-019
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-78-C-0006
Project Number(s):
649E
Monitor Series:
77-122, PR-76-019
 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_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, *RADAR ANTENNAS, *ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS, *TRANSPONDERS, *RADAR BEACONS, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, JET FIGHTERS, FLIGHT SIMULATORS, AIRCRAFT ANTENNAS, IFF SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment, Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
Keyword(s):
ATCRBS(Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System), AIMS, F 4H jet fighters
Report Date:
1979 Apr 01