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CAA and FAA Reports

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) superseded the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) in 1958. This collection contains digitized reports from the CAA and FAA dating from 1938 to 1960. Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_caa_faa.

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  • A Method of Determining the Minimum Allowable Distance of Power Lines from Airport Boundaries for NoiseFree Radio Reception
    A Method of Determining the Minimum Allowable Distance of Power Lines from Airport Boundaries for Noise-Free Radio Reception
    1941-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The report explains the importance of a definite and reliable method of obtaining standards regulating the location of high-voltage power lines in airport approach zones.
  • The Development of an Improved Station Location or Z Marker Antenna System
    The Development of an Improved Station Location or Z Marker Antenna System
    1941-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The report describes the development of an improved station location or z marker antenna system.
  • Service Tests on Seadrome Lights
    Service Tests on Seadrome Lights
    1940-11-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report covers the results of service tests conducted by the Technical Development Division of the C.A.A on newly developed seadrome lighting equipment designed for permanent.
  • The Effect of a HighFrequency Disturbance on the DirectCurrent Corona from a Sharp Point
    The Effect of a High-Frequency Disturbance on the Direct-Current Corona from a Sharp Point
    1940-08-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The effect of a high-frequency disturbance on the direct-current corona from a sharp point.
  • Proposed Airport Development Plan for the Territory of Alaska
    Proposed Airport Development Plan for the Territory of Alaska
    1940-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A study undertaken by the Airport Section of the Civil aeronautics Authority incorporated in this report, shows the constantly growing need for an adequate airport system in Alaska. It outlines tie number and type of facilities which will have to be provided to assure adequate landing facilities necessary for safety in air commerce and national def ...
  • Low Visibility Airport Windrose Summaries
    Low Visibility Airport Windrose Summaries
    1940-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report of wind and climatic conditions during periods of restricted visibility, covers the 5-year period from 1934 to 1938 inclusive. Observations were made by the United States Weather Bureau, and under its supervision, the Works Progress Administration compiled the data.
  • Development of an Improved Crystal Exciter Unit
    Development of an Improved Crystal Exciter Unit
    1940-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Development of an improved crystal exciter unit.
  • Vertical Plane Antenna Field Patterns
    Vertical Plane Antenna Field Patterns
    1940-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This study deals with radiating elements in proximity to reflector of two types, ideal and actual. In the first case, the reflector is assumed to be ideal, that is, one which has infinite electrical conductivity, while in the second, the reflector is assumed to have the electrical characteristics of the actual ground.
  • The Development of an Improved Impedance Measuring Box
    The Development of an Improved Impedance Measuring Box
    1940-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The development of an improved impedance measuring box.
  • An Investigation of the Efficacy of the XF9F3 Fire Screen Installation
    An Investigation of the Efficacy of the XF9F-3 Fire Screen Installation
    1940-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    An investigation of the efficacy of the XF9F-3 fire screen installation.
  • Report on a Laboratory Investigation of Precipitation Static Interference as Encountered on Aircraft
    Report on a Laboratory Investigation of Precipitation Static Interference as Encountered on Aircraft
    1940-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Report on a laboratory investigation of precipitation static interference as encountered on aircraft.
  • Preliminary Investigation of the Effects of Wave Polarization and Site Determination with the Portable UltraHighFrequency Visual Radio Range
    Preliminary Investigation of the Effects of Wave Polarization and Site Determination with the Portable Ultra-High-Frequency Visual Radio Range
    1940-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes an investigation made to determine the effects of horizontal and vertical polarizatlon on ultra-high-frequency radio range transmission, and to establish general site requirements for the installation of the equipment.
  • Preliminary Investigation of the Effects of Wave Polarization and Site Determination with the Portable UltraHigh Frequency Visual Radio Range
    Preliminary Investigation of the Effects of Wave Polarization and Site Determination with the Portable Ultra-High Frequency Visual Radio Range
    1940-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Preliminary investigation of the effects of wave polarization and site determination with the portable ultra-high frequency visual radio range.
  • Methods Developed for the Elimination of Voice Interference on Simultaneous Radio Ranges
    Methods Developed for the Elimination of Voice Interference on Simultaneous Radio Ranges
    1940-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Inasmuch as the success of the Simultaneous Radio Range depends upon the clear reception of voice or range, at the discretion of the user, the question of over modulation voice spill-over disrupting the range signal through the range filter assumes major importance. This report contains the results of flight tests conducted at the major terminals t ...
  • A Plan to Facilitate Approaches at Controlled Airports
    A Plan to Facilitate Approaches at Controlled Airports
    1940-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report covers the rapid growth in air schedules. Standard procedures used for approaching airports while on instruments and methods are discussed.
  • Circuit for LowFrequency Radio Ranges
    Circuit for Low-Frequency Radio Ranges
    1939-11-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Circuit for low-frequency radio ranges.
  • Report on Circuit Design for LowFrequency Radio Ranges
    Report on Circuit Design for Low-Frequency Radio Ranges
    United States. Civil Aeronautics Authority
    1939-11-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents a discussion of the circuit theory involved in the design of the radio range coupling system, and a description of the equipment employed in the latest type of radio range station. Particular emphasis is laid upon the theory of the coupling system because it is the most important part of the entire equipment, and also because I ...
  • Tests with UltraHighFrequency Radio Transmitting and Receiving Equipment for Itinerant Aircraft Communication
    Tests with Ultra-High-Frequency Radio Transmitting and Receiving Equipment for Itinerant Aircraft Communication
    Jackson, W. E. ;
    Harrison, A. E.
    1939-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Tests with ultra-high-frequency radio transmitting and receiving equipment for itinerant aircraft communication.
  • Tests with UltraHighFrequency Radio Transmitting and Receiving Equipment for Itinerant Aircraft Communication Report no 7
    Tests with Ultra-High-Frequency Radio Transmitting and Receiving Equipment for Itinerant Aircraft Communication [Report no. 7]
    Jackson, W. E. ;
    Harrison, A. E.
    1939-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes an investigation undertaken for the purpose of determining that ultra-high frequencies can be utilized for itinerant aircraft-to-ground communication. Equipment suitable for Itinerant aircraft is described together with characteristics of the airplane antenna. The results of aircraft-to-ground transmission are highly satisfact ...
  • Survey of State Airport Zoning Legislation Technical Development Report No 21
    Survey of State Airport Zoning Legislation [Technical Development Report No 21]
    Hunter, John M
    1939-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Survey of state airport zoning legislation.
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