LORAN-C CYCLE MATCHING OPERATIONAL EVALUATION IN NORTH PACIFIC AREA

A Loran-C cycle matching receiver, (Teledyne Model TDL-302) was evaluated during normal aircraft service as a potential replacement for Loran-A. The system was installed on a Continental Air Lines/Air Micronesia 727-100 aircraft and data were collected in the North Pacific Area primarily between Honolulu and Guam. The program results indicate that Loran-C is a satisfactory substitute for Loran-A in the evaluation area. In most cases, the coverage was much more adequate than the present Loran-A coverage. The Loran-C system under evaluation will require much less crew attention than the present Loran-A system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Continental Air Lines Incorporated

  Los Angeles, CA  United States 

  Federal Aviation Administration

  Systems R&D Service, 800 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Hamilton, J R
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 92 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Data tables; Loran; Performance tests
• Geographic Terms: North Pacific Ocean
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00093451
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt., FAA-RD-75-142
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FA75WA-3607
• Files: NTIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 14 1976 12:00AM