Title :
MLS: keeping pace with the future
Author_Institution :
Federal Aviation Admin., Oklahoma City, OK, USA
fDate :
5/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
It is argued that the instrument landing system (ILS) is now at its operational limit in terms of radio frequency availability, approach flexibility, and technology. The operational requirements for a microwave landing system (MLS), which will overcome key limitations of the ILS and provide growth to meet future requirements of precision landing systems, are discussed, John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York City are discussed as examples to demonstrate the capabilities of MLS.<>
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; airports; ground support systems; John F. Kennedy International Airport; LaGuardia Airport; MLS; airport; approach flexibility; microwave landing system; precision landing systems; radio frequency availability; Air traffic control; Airports; Explosives; Fires; Instruments; Microwave technology; Military aircraft; Multilevel systems; Navigation; Radio frequency;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
