Airborne Radar Approach.

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Abstract:

A flight test series investigating the airborne radar approach ARA for helicopters is discussed. Passive and active target enhancement methods and their relative merits are examined. A description of systems and methods involved in the ARA are presented along with subjective insights and conclusions. It is concluded that the ARA is a practical approach aid in the absence of conventional navigation aids NAVAIDs subject to certain limitations as discussed herein. Author

Author(s):
Mackin, C.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 78-Feb 79,
Pagination:
0043

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-NA-79-56, FAA-RD-80-22
Monitor Series:
80-22
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*METEOROLOGICAL RADAR, *APPROACH, AIRBORNE, PASSIVE SYSTEMS, HELICOPTERS, RADAR REFLECTIONS, AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT, X BAND, TRANSPONDERS, INSTRUMENT FLIGHT, RADAR BEACONS, CORNER REFLECTORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
Airborne radar approach, LPN FAA 045 390 130
Report Date:
1980 Apr 01