MICRO-OMEGA EVALUATION

Operational results of a brief evaluation of the suitability of Hastings-Raydist Micro-Omega for use in the coastal confluence region are presented. Micro-Omega is an experimental system providing a real-time differential Omega navigational capability in the lower Chesapeake Bay area. Available Omega lines-of-position (LOP's) were compared navigationally against the accurate Hastings-Raydist system installed at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. Equipment functioned reliably. Fix comparisons were made under conditions of steady-steaming, maneuvering, and at several fixed sites under varying weather conditions. An accuracy of 0.25 nmi (cep) was obtained at fixed sites, 0.34 nmi underway within 15 nmi of the Micro-Omega base station and 0.66 nmi at the 100-fathom curve, 80 nmi from the base station. Underway results may include degradation due to tracking lag. (Modified author abstract)

  • Corporate Authors:

    Naval Electronics Laboratory Center

    San Diego, CA  United States 
  • Authors:
    • Swanson, E R
    • Kugel, C P
  • Publication Date: 1973-6-6

Media Info

  • Pagination: 47 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00050837
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
  • Report/Paper Numbers: NELC-TD-228 Tech Doc 7
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jan 31 1974 12:00AM