| Postflight Performance of GPS/INS Navigation for a Hypersonic Reentry Body |
18 DEC 1996 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas M. Hattox; James J. Kinnally; Steven J. Mochtak; William J. Farrell; JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV LAUREL MD APPLIED PHYSICS LAB
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 | This paper discusses the postflight evaluation of navigation performance in a hypersonic reentry body using GPS and inertial instrumentation. The evaluation was performed by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) using independent GPS and INS data recorded from a Navy reentry body on a recent flight test. The reentry body was configured with a dual frequency wideband GPS translator developed by JHU/APL, along with a complementary ground station ... |
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| The Use of Task-Specific Lenses by Presbyopic Air Traffic Controllers at the En Route Radar Console |
DEC 96 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Van B. Nakagawara; Kathryn J. Wood; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OKLAHOMA CITY OK CIVIL AEROMEDICAL INST
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| The configuration of the radar console to control aircraft traffic has similar features to a visual display terminal (VDT) work station. Task- specific lenses have been found in clinical studies to reduce visual symptoms while working at the VDT. The American Optical Corporation TruVision Technica, a task-specific lens design, was evaluated to see if visual benefits from such a lens could be transferred from the VDT environment to the radar ... |
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| High-Accuracy Distributed Sensor Time-Space-Position Information System for Captive-Carry Field Experiments |
DEC 96 |
166 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew W. Rowe; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Operational EW test and evaluation experiments require that the position of the aircraft and other moving objects on the range be known precisely as a function of time. Terminal Time-Space-Position Information (TSPI) systems involve the range platforms interacting at close distances and therefore require precise trajectory information over a restricted volume of space. Terminal TSPI systems are used for tactics evaluation and the evaluation of simulated weapons firings (e.g., captive-carry ... |
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| 1996 GPS Time Transfer Performance |
Dec-1996 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey D Crum; 2D SPACE OPERATIONS SQUADRON FALCON AFB CO
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| The requirements for GPS time transfer accuracy are more demanding than ever before. The Operational Control Segment has responded, providing a consistently accurate signal to the user community. This paper presents a summary of GPS Time Transfer performance for 1996 and offers several theories for the continued improved performance. Refined techniques in the areas of MCS satellite clock estimation and monitor station clock performance assessment are two areas with significant ... |
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| Looking Towards the Future Air Navigation System: Will Free Flight Hamper Global Reach? |
NOV 96 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Joe C. Herron; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Budget constraints are forcing prioritization on future spending for Air Mobility Command's weapon systems. As the airplanes age, some of the parts that are worn out become too expensive to replace. Modernization of avionics and communication packages are becoming a necessity based on the rapid implementation of the Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Free Flight. The purpose of this study is to understand how the implementation of FANS will ... |
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| Generation of Error Signals by Ring Tracker |
04 OCT 96 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Li Jinduo; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| This paper introduces some technical approaches by which a ring tracker can generate error signals, namely: the analog digital circuit method and the computer data processing method. Also, it derivates an error-based information mathematical model and discusses how to redesign error properties with a computer software method. ANNOTATION: Generation of Error Signals by Ring Tracker, --Translation. |
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| Computer Generated Environment for Steering a Simulated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Computer gegenereerde omgeving voor het besturen van een gesimuleerd onbemand voertuig) |
01 OCT 96 |
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| Authors:
J. B. van Erp; B. Kappe; HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH INST TNO SOESTERBERG (NETHERLANDS)
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 | Two important tasks in operating a Maritime Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV) are controlling the airframe and its onboard camera. However, the visual information on which the human operator has to perform these tasks is of poor quality, due to the restricted capacity of the down link between MUAV and operator. This leads to performance degradation in search and tracking tasks and loss of situational awareness. In previous experiments, it was ... |
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| An Analysis of Approach Control/Pilot Voice Communications |
OCT 96 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
O. V. Prinzo; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OKLAHOMA CITY OK CIVIL AEROMEDICAL INST
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| This report consists of an analysis of air traffic control and pilot voice communications that occurred at 3 terminal air traffic control facilities (TRACONs). Each transmission was parsed into communication elements. Each communication element was assigned to a speech act category (e.g., address, instruction, request, advisory) and aviation topic (e.g., heading, altitude, speed, readback) and evaluated using the aviation topic-speech act taxonomy (ATSAT, Prinzo, et al., 1995). A total of ... |
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| Global Positioning System: A Guide for the Approval of GPS Receiver Installation and Operation |
OCT 96 |
350 pages |
| Authors:
M. Wright; JOHN A VOLPE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA
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| This guide is designed to assist Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) in evaluating new Global Positioning Systems (GPS) installations and operations. Because there are many documents providing information, regulations, and guidelines for various types of CPS approvals, this guide has been created to provide one source for most FAA CPS approvals. This document contains aids such as flow charts and checklists to provide Principal Operations Inspectors (POIs) ... |
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| Assessing the Influence of Operational Factors on the Perceived Structure of Real-World Scenes Viewed During Low-Altitude, High-Speed Flight |
Oct-1996 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
James A Kleiss; DAYTON UNIV RESEARCH INST (URDI) OH
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| Previous research indicates that pilots of most jet-fighter aircraft attend to similar elements of the natural flight environment when flying at low altitudes. However, some evidence suggests that differences may exist for pilots of certain specific types of aircraft. The present experiment examined the influence of operational factors on the perceived structure of real-world scenes viewed during low-altitude flight. Multidimensional scaling analyses with stimuli consisting of videotape segments of low-altitude ... |
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| Evaluation of an Out-of-the-Window Air Traffic Control Tower Simulation for Controller Training |
SEP 96 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Nadler; JOHN A VOLPE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA
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| This study gathered evidence concerning the potential usefulness of out-of-the-window air traffic control tower simulation for training tower controllers. Data were collected from all ten developmental controllers who completed simulation training at Chicago O'Hare International Airport during 1994. The simulation included one controller position, outbound ground control. An out-of-the-window view was projected on three visual displays which approximated the size of actual tower windows. Aircraft were representative of O'Hare, and ... |
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| Aviation Topics Speech Acts Taxonomy (ATSAT) pc User's Guide. Version 2. 0 |
AUG 96 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
O. V. Prinzo; Otto Maclin; NEVADA UNIV RENO
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| ATSATpc is a Windows(TM)-based software program designed to facilitate posting of transcribed voice communications data into a pre-defined electronic spreadsheet. The steps involved in processing air traffic control communications using ATSATpc coincide with the steps that must be followed when manually encoding communications according to the procedures outlined in Development of a Coding Form for Approach Control/Pilot Voice Communications (Prinzo, Britton, & Hendrix, 1995). |
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| NAS Whidbey Island AN/SPN-42T4 Precision Approach and Landing System Verification |
16 JUL 1996 |
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| Authors:
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIV PATUXENT RIVER MD
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| Flight tests were conducted at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington, on 6 and 7 May 1996 with F/A-18 and EA-6B aircraft to verify the AN/SPN-42T4 for Mode I/IA/II training operations, and the AN/TRN-28 as a Precision Approach and Landing System (PALS) monitor and Instrument Carrier Landing System (ICLS) training aid. NAS Whidbey Island AN/SPN-42T4 performance is satisfactory to all runway touchdown points for continued Mode I/IA/II/III training operations. ... |
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| Time Code Display (TCD): Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) integration and Operational Test Plan |
JUL 96 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Michael R. Melillo; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This technical note contains the Time Code Display (TCD) Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Integration and Operational Test Plan. This test plan was used to define the overall planning, coordination, and testing associated with the preparation and conduct of the OT&E effort for the TCD project. In addition, this plan was utilized to serve as a basis for the development of the OT&E Test Procedures. |
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| 1030/1090 Megahertz Signal Analysis Frankfurt, Germany |
JUL 96 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Leo Wapelhorst; Thomas Pagano; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Data Link Test Analysis System (DATAS) was used in the Frankfurt, Germany area to collect data in the frequency band used by Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). Data were collected and analyzed for both frequencies in order to assess the compatibility of these users of this frequency band. |
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| New Generation Runway Visual Range (RVR) Final Operational Test and Evaluation Report: Volume I |
JUL 96 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
William Benner; Thomas Carty; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report summarizes Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) activities for the New Generation Runway Visual Range (RVR) system. Testing consisted of an initial OT&E, seven individual retests and several specialized test DOT/FAA/CT-TN92/37 provides results of the initial OT&E conducted in March 1992. This document summarizes results of seven retests as well as specialized tests conducted from August 1992 through June 1994. The purpose and intent of OT&E was to verify ... |
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| Federal Aviation Administration Impact On Military Air Traffic Control Force Projection |
07 JUN 96 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
Alan C. Dorward; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The United States (US) has changed its military force projection instead of forward basing. Key to the US strategy is the ability to rapidly secure an aerial port of de-embarkation and basing of state-side combat and support aircraft. A key requirement for successful military operations is adequate air traffic control equipment and trained personnel to enable all- weather, around-the-clock, arrival and departure of aircraft. The entire Department of Defense (DOD) ... |
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| An Analysis of TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) Controller - Pilot Voice Communications |
JUN 96 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Kim M. Cardosi; Bryan Brett; Sherwin Han; JOHN A VOLPE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA
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| The purpose of this analysis was to examine pilot-controller communication practices in the TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) environment. Forty-eight hours of communications recorded on the voice tapes from eight TRACONs were analyzed. There were 13,089 controller-to-pilot transmissions examined in this study. This included 9,409 clearances (e.g., assignment of attitude; instructions to change heading, speed, or radio frequencies; instructions for arrival, etc.) and 3,680 requests for information, salutations, etc. The ... |
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| Final Report, Methodology Investigation, Global Positioning System (GPS) Vehicle Tracking System for Flight Testing of Fixed- and Rotary-Wing Aircraft |
JUN 96 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
Larry Martin; ARMY AVIATION TECHNICAL TEST CENTER FORT RUCKER AL
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| The U.S. Army Aviation Technical Test Center (ATTC) conducted the methodology investigation of the global positioning system (GPS) vehicle tracking system at White Sands Missile Range from June 1995-April 1996. The objectives were to quantify the accuracy of the GPS tracking system throughout the dynamics of normal helicopter flight and ensure that the rotor effect on the GPS signal reception is considered. It was concluded that the system as tested ... |
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| Beacon Radar and TCAS Interrogation Rates: Airborne Measurements in the 1030 MHz Band |
02 MAY 96 |
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| Authors:
William H. Harman; Martin J. Brennan; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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| Airborne measurements were made of the rates of beacon radar interrogations and suppressions in the 1030 MHz band. These measurements were undertaken in order to provide a basis for interference analysis of the proposed system of GPS-Squitter. The measurements were made during a flight along the East Coast, including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Measurements were also made at Atlanta and in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Results are ... |
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| Russia Continues to Deploy Glonass Satellite System |
MAY 96 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Xing He; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Russia has openly expressed its desire to continue deploying the Global Navigation Satellite System (Glonass), but the time for its entrance into operation, originally 1995, may be postponed until 1996 or 1997. International civil aviation use of Glonass proceeds from geopolitical and technological needs. Because the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS) is owned and managed by the United States Department of Defense, several countries worry about civil aviation reliance on ... |
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| Geometric Modeling of Vehicle Paths and Confidence Regions |
MAY 96 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Celesta G. Ball; Edward J. Wegman; GEORGE MASON UNIV FAIRFAX VA CENTER FOR COMPUTATIONAL STATISTICS
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| In transportation systems today, there is a need to predict where a vehicle will be at a given time in order to ensure safety, expediency and efficiency of traffic movement. There is generally a plan of travel, but outside forces (e.g., wind forecasting error, navigation system error) cause the actual path that is followed to be somewhat different from the planned path. The path of a vehicle is represented as ... |
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| United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual |
MAY 1996 |
269 pages |
| Authors:
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC
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| The purpose of this manual is to prescribe standardized procedures for the flight inspection of air navigation services. It is not intended as authorization for an agency to assume flight inspection authority over any group of services which are not now under its jurisdiction. Similarly, it carries no designation of responsibility within any agency unless such has been so designated in its usual procedural manner, such ... |
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| Wright Laboratory Success Stories. A Review of 1994 |
APR 96 |
163 pages |
| Authors:
WRIGHT LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Success stories from 1994/95 that recognize the accomplishments and combined effort of Wright Laboratory scientists and engineers. Stories have been selected from the following categories: TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION -- Technology that has achieved application on a Department of Defense system in development or operation or that has provided 'quick-reaction' response to problems or needs of field organizations; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER -- Technology that has transferred from the laboratory to the private sector, ... |
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| Ophthalmic Requirements and Considerations for the En Route Air Traffic Control Specialist: An Ergonomic Analysis of the Visual Work Environment |
APR 96 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Van B. Nakagawara; James D. Coffey; Ronald W. Montgomery; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF AVIATION MEDICINE
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| The Federal Air Surgeon requested continued investigation of visual disorders and vision corrective devices as to their relevance to the medical certification of airmen and controllers. The en route Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) works with a unique radar console unit when controlling aircraft. To better understand the visual requirements of this work environment, an ergonomic study of the radar console was performed. A vertical stand with a tape measure ... |
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| National Airspace System Performance Assessment for Year 2010 |
APR 96 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas Baart; Anny Cheung; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report documents the assessment of the National Airspace System (NAS) for the year 2010. The NAS Performance Analysis Capability (NASPAC) simulation model was used to simulate the future air traffic control (ATC) system. Airport, airfield, and technological improvements expected to be completed by year 2010 were included in the analysis. These improvements are outlined in the 1994 Aviation System Capacity Plan. Future traffic growth for each of the airports ... |
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| VT9000 GPS Receiver |
29 MAR 96 |
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| Authors:
NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Adequate Utilization of GPS Resources to Promote the Development of China's Aviation Industry |
25 MAR 96 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Xu Guozhen; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| After going through numberless calamities, setbacks, and losses from delays, the GPS (global positioning system) project, which lasted 20 years, finally announced the completion of deployment of the GPS satellite constellation which includes 24 satellites, following the sending of the last GPS satellite into orbit by the U.S. in the middle ten days of April 1993. GPS is one of the biggest developments in the field of aviation and space ... |
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| The Use of GPS for Evaluating Inertial Measurement Unit Errors |
15 MAR 96 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Sun Mei; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| During missile flight tests, a trajectory reference system based on GPS can be used in place of conventional radars. Due to the high precision of GPS trajectory references, it is, therefore, possible to make use of them in order to evaluate missile inertial measurement unit performance. Before two recent launches of Hepingbaoweizhe (peacekeeper) missiles, GPS transmitters and three wave band antennas were installed on them. On the basis of GPS ... |
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| Selection of GPS Satellite Constellations for Spacecraft Orbit Determination |
14 MAR 96 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Jianping Yuan; Changqing Song; Yong Chen; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| As far as global positioning systems (GPS) being used in the determination of spacecraft orbits is concerned, they will increase the autonomous navigation capabilities of spacecraft, reducing equipment carried on board satellites, and saving on ground stations. In conjunction with this, it will be possible to increase precision and reliability. However--different from ground utilization environments-it is necessary to reanalyze and solve such problems as satellite selection, error calibration, high dynamics, ... |
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| Applications of GPS During Spacecraft Rendezvous and Docking |
14 MAR 96 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Fang Qun; Zeng Feng; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Satellite positioning and satellite communications are in the midst of the initial selection phase of telemetry and control, looking for an advanced autonomous rendezvous system. This article summarizes basic requirements and processes associated with spacecraft rendezvous and docking as well as the composition of the U.S. global positioning system (GPS), the principles of positioning, precision, and difference principles, after which it sets out two types of relative motion equation forms. ... |
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| Engineering Design of Guidance Laws for Minimum-Altitude Interception |
14 MAR 96 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Weisong Lin; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| This paper briefly discusses two guidance laws, used for minimum altitude (or sea-top) target interception in remote guidance: K-prepositioned point method and e-prepositioned point method. Also it explains some major factors to be considered in their design, and the design methods and procedures are given which are based on them. ANNOTATION: Engineering Design of Guidance Laws for Minimum-Altitude Interception. --Translation. |
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| Fixed Ground Antenna Radome (FGAR) Type II Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Operational Test (Rockville Beacon Only Site (BOS)) |
MAR 96 |
132 pages |
| Authors:
Leonard H. Baker; Harold G. Sedgwick; NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report documents the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) operational testing performed on the Type II, Fixed Ground Antenna Radome (FGAR) First Article. The Type II FGAR is used at Mode Select Beacon System (Mode S) and Air Traffic Control Beacon Interrogator (ATCBI) beacon only sites (BOS). This testing was performed on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) central Region's Rockville BOS Facility (QJM), Nebraska (NE). The testing was limited to ... |
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| Economic Analysis of Local Area Augmentation System and Alternative Architectures |
MAR 96 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
Anand S. Prabhakar; TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER CAMBRIDGE MA
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| The objective of this study has been to perform an economic comparison by conducting a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of five Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS) and alternative architectures. The five architectures chosen by the FAA for the study are: Pseudolite Kinematic LAAS, Wide-Lane Kinematic LAAS, Code-Based LAAS, instrument Landing System (ILS), and the LAAS- Glide Slope System. A comparison of architectures based on the benefit/cost (B/ C) ratio and cost- ... |
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| National Simulation Capability (NSC) Program Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM). Phase 2 |
MAR 96 |
96 pages |
| Authors:
Diena Seeger; Parimal Kopardekar; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) experiment resulted from the conclusion reached by the North Atlantic System Planning Group to carry out studies aimed at achieving early implementation of RVSM in the North Atlantic (NAT) Region. RVSM is an approved International Civil Aviation Organization concept to reduce aircraft vertical separation from the Conventional Vertical Separation Minima (CVSM) of 2000 ft to 1000 ft, between flight levels 290 and 410, within ... |
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| The Distribution of Flight Tracks Across Air Combat Command Military Training Routes |
MAR 96 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin A. Bradley; Geral L. Long; Marcelo A. Bossi; Yurly A. Gurovich; WYLE LABS ARLINGTON VA
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| To validate the flight track dispersion algorithms currently in the ROUTEMAP and MR^NMAP noise models, measurements of the lateral distribution of flight operations were conducted on five low-altitude Military Training (MTRs). This distribution defines the spread in aircraft position across the width of the route. Included were three instrument routes and two visual routes having various widths and flight operation characteristics. Two methods were used to determine the distribution on ... |
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| Lincoln Laboratory Evaluation of TCAS II Logic Version 6.O4a, Volume 1 |
21 FEB 96 |
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| Authors:
Ann C. Drumm; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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| This report documents the Lincoln Laboratory evaluation of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II) logic version 6.04a. TCAS II is an airborne collision avoidance System required since 30 December 1993 by the FAA on all air carrier aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats operating in U.S. airspace. Version 6.04a is a logic version mandated by the FAA by 30 December 1994 in order to correct ... |
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| Lincoln Laboratory Evaluation of TCAS II Logic Version 6.O4a - Appendices. Volume ll |
15 FEB 96 |
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| Authors:
A. C. Drumm; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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| This report documents the Lincoln Laboratory evaluation of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II) logic version 6.04a. TCAS II is an airborne collision avoidance system required since 30 December 1993 by the FAA on all air carrier aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats operating in U.S. airspace. Version 6.04a is a logic version mandated by the FAA by 30 December 1994 in order to connect ... |
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| GPS Capabilities for the Warfighter |
12 FEB 96 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Jon C. Dale; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI
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| The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based worldwide navigation system that has a wide range of military and civil applications. The vastly increased situational awareness and accurate positioning capabilities provided by this system act as a force multipliers for today's smaller military. Increased situational awareness, as well as navigation and reconnaissance capabilities will support decisions regarding maneuver and application of forces. GPS will be used to guide weapons and ... |
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| Global Positioning System: Past and Future Applications |
06 FEB 96 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Jianping Yuan; NATIONAL AIR INTELLIGENCE CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The article describes in general terms the development of the global positioning system (GPS), as well as its applications in aeronautics, astronautics, oceanic navigation, geodetic surveying, earthquake prediction, land navigation guidance, and military science. The article presents briefly progress in GPS in China. In closing, GPS research, development, and its relationship to flight mechanics are discussed. ANNOTATION: Global Positioning System: Past and Future Applications-- Translation. |
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| How Controllers Compensate for the Lack of Flight Progress Strips |
FEB 96 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Chris A. Albright; Todd R. Truitt; Ami B. Barile; O. U. Vortac; Carol A. Manning; OKLAHOMA UNIV NORMAN DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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| The role of the Flight Progress Strip, currently used to display important flight data, has been debated because of long range plans to automate the air traffic control (ATC) human-computer interface. Currently, the Fight Progress Strip is viewed by many as an indispensable tool needed for the safe and expeditious separation of air traffic. Long term plans to automate the American system have initiated a debate on the impact of ... |
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| A Formative Evaluation of the Collegiate Training Initiative-AirTraffic Control Specialist (CTI-ATCS) Program |
FEB 96 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
John E. Morrison; Carolyn H. Fotouhi; Dana Broach; HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This report describes the initial formative evaluation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) College Training Initiative - Air Traffic Control Specialist (CTI-ATCS) Program. The purpose of the CTI-ATCS program is to test "the concept that non-federal, post-secondary educational institutions can develop, deliver, and implement air traffic control recruiting, selection, and training programs (FAA, 1990) The background and evolution of this program are presented, along with descriptions of the institutions that ... |
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| Twenty-five Years of Contributions to Air Traffic Handling (Research, Development, Operations and History): A Bibliography (Vingt-cinq Annees de Contributions au Controle du Trafic Aerien (Recherches, Developpement, Operations et Historique): Une Bibliogr |
FEB 96 |
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| Authors:
Andre Benoit; ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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| The Air Traffic Control Community has appreciated the quality and value of the forum offered by AGARD and continuously supported the related activities......No conferences or organizations, and that includes those in the US, have equalled these AGARD meetings in bringing together the world's leaders in ATC research and in providing a venue for presenting original research papers of the highest technical quality. Unlike other ATC meetings I could name, here ... |
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| Aviation Safety Plan |
FEB 96 |
234 pages |
| Authors:
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC
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| The purpose of this document is to describe the continuing partnership in the aviation community to improve aviation transportation safety. The document begins by providing some background on this effort and a summary of the Aviation Safety Initiative Review held in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 6 and 7, 1995. The ongoing process proposed by the steering committee for future reviews as well as the next steps required are also ... |
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| Artificial Intelligence Methodologies in Air Transportation Network Routing and Scheduling |
31 JAN 96 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Ervin Rodin; WASHINGTON UNIV ST LOUIS MO DEPT OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
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| As stated in previous years' reports, the purpose of this research project was to develop a generic model and methodology for analyzing and optimizing large scale air transportation networks, including both their routing and their scheduling. Our methodology to achieve this aim consists in part by studying several specific examples of current problems of this type, arising in the operations of the Air Mobility Command (AMC) at Scott AFB; and ... |
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| Investigation of Using Global Positioning for Air Data System Calibration of General Aviation Aircraft (Have Pacer II) |
JAN 96 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
William D. Bailey; Andrew J. Knoedler; David A. Harris; Bruce H. McClintock; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This report presents the results of an evaluation of the suitability of using handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers using course acquisition code to perform an air data system calibration. The two testbeds were an aerospatiale Tobago and a Rutan Long EZ, both general aviation single engine land aircraft. The test objective was to evaluate the suitability of commercial GPS receivers as measuring devices for general aviation air data system ... |
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| Aviation System Capital Investment Plan |
JAN 96 |
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| Authors:
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC
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| Two-Centimeter GPS Measurement System for Missile Intercept T&E |
96 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
T. Thompson; L. J. Levy; J. M. Dougherty; T. M. Hattox; JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV LAUREL MD APPLIED PHYSICS LAB
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| Accurate scoring (miss or impact measurement) of missile intercept tests is required to adequately assess lethality. Instrumentation approaches based on a suite of sensors (e.g., Doppler radar Miss Distance Indicator, optical fiber Photonic Hit Indicator, and ground radar tracking) are not capable of meeting the full range of requirements. On the other hand, our long experience with Trident missile system accuracy evaluation and early BMD intercept testing suggests that dual ... |
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| A Comparison of Military Electronic Approach Plate Formats |
1996 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Kristen K. Liggett; John M. Reising; Thomas J. Solz Jr.; David C. Hartsock; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| Electronic approach plate formats were compared to determine which facilitated the best pilot performance when flying precision and non-precision approaches. Four formats which varied in map orientation and color scheme were flown : monochrome north-up, monochrome track-up, color north-up, and color track-up. Although results revealed a statistically significant difference favoring the track-up orientation in the non-precision approaches, the differences were so small that they showed no practical impact on performance. ... |
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| Differential Game Based Guidance Law for High Angle of Attack Missiles |
1996 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
P. K. Menon; G. B. Chatterji; OPTIMAL SYNTHESIS PALO ALTO CA
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| A nonlinear differential game theoretic intercept guidance law for short range missiles is derived. Differential geometric transformations are used to convert the nonlinear missile and the target models into a convenient form for the formulation and solution of the guidance problem. Guidance law is then derived using the necessary conditions for optimality. Due to the inclusion of all the significant nonlinearities in the formulation, the guidance law is useful in ... |
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Air Navigation and Guidance
