NTL Record

Title Performance Predictions for a Parabolic Localizer Antenna on Runway 28R - San Francisco Airport
Record ID 38850
Personal Name
Creator
Jordan, L.; Kahn, D.; Lam, S.; Morin, S.; Newsom, D
Source 27p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
Publication Date 19730601
Language English
Abstract The TSC ILS localizer model is used to predict the performance of the Texas Instruments "wide aperture" parabolic antenna as a localizer system for runway 28R at San Francisco Airport. Course derogation caused by the new American Airlines hangar is calculated under the assumption that this structure is a metallic perfect reflector. It is found the TI System operated with a "capture effect ratio" of 10dB does not meet Category I requirements. If it is possible to operate the system within equipment limitations at a 16dB capture effect ratio, performance should be adequate for Category I, but it is still inadequate for Category II. This performance is inferior to that predicted for the Alford 22/8 array for the same situation in an earlier study.
Rosap ID dot:9201
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9201
TRT Terms Instrument landing systems; Antennas; Airport runways; Performance tests
General Subjects Localizers; Course deviation indicators; Parabolic antennas
Classification NTL - AVIATION - AVIATION;
NTL - AVIATION - Airports and Facilities
Geographical
Coverage
San Francisco (California)
Report Number DOT-TSC-FAA-73-9; FAA-RD-73-81
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/38000/38800/38850/DOT-TSC-FAA-73-9.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository