Navigation System Using Time and Ranging (NAVSTAR)/Global Positioning System (GPS) Fixed Wing Z-Set Testing

Details

• Creators:
  Connor, Jerome T.
• Corporate Creators:
  Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center (U.S.)
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Global Positioning System
  • Satellite navigation systems
  • NAVSTAR
  • Very high frequency omnidirectional radio range
  • Radio navigation
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT/FAA/CT-81 /201
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Project Plan
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
• Abstract:
  The overall objective of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Global Positioning System (GPS) test program is to define and determine the potential role of GPS as a civil aviation navigation system. The objective of the GPS Z-set receiver test and evaluation program is to gather information to help determine the eventual role of GPS in civil aviation by providing timely data to formulate the FAA decision on future navigational standards. The Z-set test program is designed as a series of tests to evaluate the suitability of GPS to meet the objectives of the July 1980 Federal Radionavigation Plan (FRP). These objectives include investigation of both technical and operational considerations as they impact suitability of performance. Emphasis will be placed on en route navigation and non-precision approaches to airports when the aircraft is at low altitudes in the terminal area in a maneuvering configuration.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91159/dot_91159_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 452.07 KB]
• Collection(s):
  FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
• Main Document Checksum:
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