Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS): A Functional Overview of Active TCAS 1

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Abstract:

The Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TCAS is a beacon- based airborne collision avoidance system that is able to operate in all airspace without reliance on ground equipment. The TCAS concept encompasses a range of capabilities that include TCAS I, a low-cost, limited-performance version, and TCAS II, which is intended to provide a comprehensive level of separation assurance in all current and predicted airspace environments through the end of this century. This document provides a functional overview of a TCAS I equipped with a low power active transponder detector. It includes a definition of TCAS I functions, calculated and measured surveillance performance for a low power interrogator and an implementation approach that incorporates the TCAS I functions in a Mode S transponder.

Author(s):
Orlando, V. A. ; Welch, J. D.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Project rept.
Pagination:
0034

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Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ATC-118, DOT/FAA/PM-83/9
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-FA72WAI-817
Monitor Series:
83/9, DOT/FAA/PM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, *COLLISION AVOIDANCE, *RADAR BEACONS, AIRBORNE, RADAR TRANSMITTERS, TRANSPONDERS, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, DATA LINKS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Flight Control and Instrumentation, Air Navigation and Guidance, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
TCAS(TRAFFIC ALERT AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM), AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADAR BEACON SYSTEM, LPN FAA 054 241 04
Report Date:
1983 Apr 08