Title :
A computerized flight inspection system
Author :
Eskelinen, Pekka
Author_Institution :
Kotka Inst. of Technol., Finland
fDate :
3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The key elements of a noncommercial computerized flight inspection system designed for testing of basic air navigation ground facilities are described. Choice of proper power supply, connection of different receivers, their characteristics, antenna installations and data processing algorithms are discussed in detail. Aircraft ground tracking techniques are considered together with achievable positioning uncertainty. It is shown that a simple BASIC-programmed controller together with IEEE-488-bus equipment and a theodolite tracker can provide a basis for measurements according to ICAO Annex 10 requirements. A technique for measuring two-frequency ILS-installations with a combination of communication test receivers is illustrated.<>
Keywords :
air-traffic control; aircraft instrumentation; automatic test equipment; electronic equipment testing; ground support systems; inspection; tracking systems; ATC; BASIC-programmed controller; HF receiver; ICAO Annex 10; IEEE-488-bus equipment; air navigation; aircraft ground tracking; antenna; calibration; communication test receivers; computerized flight inspection; field strength measurement; ground facilities; power supply; testing; theodolite tracker; two-frequency ILS-installations; Aircraft navigation; Airports; Electric shock; Electromagnetic compatibility; Inspection; Instruments; Power supplies; Receiving antennas; System testing; Theodolites;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
