Post Flight Position Computations and an Accuracy Analysis of a Portable Tracking System Used for Helicopter Flight Tests

Gallagher, John J.

i

Post Flight Position Computations and an Accuracy Analysis of a Portable Tracking System Used for Helicopter Flight Tests

1983-06-01
By Gallagher, John J.

File Language:

English

Details

Creators:

Gallagher, John J.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Technical Center
Subject/TRT Terms:

Flight Paths Flight Tests Helicopter Transportation Instrumentation Kalman Fi1ter Navigation Systems Position Indicators RNAV Approach Tracking Systems
Publication/ Report Number:

CT-42-100-131LR
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

FAA Technical Center Letter Report
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
Abstract:

This report documents the measured position accuracy of a portable tracking system and the details of the post flight data computations. The system was assembled by personnel at the FAA Technical Center using a combination of off-the-shelf hardware and in-house designed hardware and software. The system will be used to provide an accurate position reference for remote base helicopter Area Navigation (RNAV) non-precision approach flight tests. We measured accuracy of the portable tracking system was 61.4 meters circular error, 99.5% confidence. Based on the accuracy results, the system is suitable for use as a position reference for remote base helicopter RNAV non-precision approach flight tests.
Format:

PDF
Collection(s):

FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
Main Document Checksum:

urn:sha-512:d9922ca180faee6cadb5001ca4cfd59ef9f14b5a2e0379b105cd5a08b36080487c2f6a1edf7edf956e06d931fd633932adc427595ec26960956d645cc994b162
Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92196/dot_92196_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 867.64 KB ]

File Language:

English

ON THIS PAGE

Details

ROSA P serves as an archival repository of USDOT-published products including scientific findings, journal articles, guidelines, recommendations, or other information authored or co-authored by USDOT or funded partners. As a repository, ROSA P retains documents in their original published format to ensure public access to scientific information.