Discrete Address Beacon System (DABS) Installation and Siting Criteria.

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Abstract:

This paper provides information on site-associated phenomena that affect the proper operation of a DABS sensor and therefore warrant serious consideration when siting a sensor. The DABS-related discussion is intended to be a supplement to the ATCRBS siting criteria presented in the FAA PrimarySecondary Terminal Radar Siting Handbook. The paper discusses siting criteria as they relate tot he DABS sensor antenna system, as opposed to the ATCRBS hogtrough antenna, and importantly, addresses those characteristics of the surrounding environment that are crucial to proper DABSATARS surveillance. Author

Author(s):
Sandholm, R. G.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA/RD-80-40
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-FA72-WAI-261
Monitor Series:
80-40
 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_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*SITE SELECTION, *DISCRETE ADDRESS BEACON SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, DIFFRACTION, AVIATION SAFETY, RADIATION PATTERNS, SHADOWS, RADAR BEACONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
LPN FAA 052 241 04
Report Date:
1980 Jan 29