Author :
Woodward, Joseph
Author_Institution :
Wilcox Electr. Inc., Kansas City, MO, USA
fDate :
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In response to the interest and activity in microwave landing systems (MLSs), the capability of instrument landing systems (ILSs) is examined and a case for their continued implementation is made. The changes that have been made with respect to electronic hardware, monitoring, and antenna systems in response to more stringent demands are reviewed. It is argued that there is no technical impediment to the installation of additional and upgraded ILS installations over the 1990s and that these installations would be cost effective and pay back the investments before being displaced by MLS.<>
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; ground support systems; ILS; antenna; cost effectiveness; electronic hardware; instrument landing systems; monitoring; Cities and towns; Computer aided software engineering; Costs; Games; Maintenance; Multilevel systems; Protection; Remote monitoring; Solid state circuits; Stability;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
