Impact of Structures on the Operation of Air Traffic Radiolocation and Radionavigation Surveillance Systems
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https://doi.org/10.26636/jtit.2021.155221Keywords:
air traffic safety, environment obstacles, , ground radiolocalization systemsAbstract
The article describes interference affecting the operation of radiolocation and radionavigation devices used in the air traffic surveillance systems, caused by the proximity of building structures. The impact of a hypothetical structure on the operation of primary and secondary air traffic surveillance radars and DVOR/DME beacons was simulated. The results of this simulation are presented in the form of airspace sectors in which false identification of aircraft may occur, and where it will not be possible to identify aircraft or use beacons due to the certain portion of airspace being in the shadow created by the structure. Analysis of the possibility of the PSR radar receiver being blocked by a strong signal reflected from a nearby building was performed as well.
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