Problems and Solutions for ILS Category III Airborne and Ground Measurements -- European and US Views and Perspectives
Gerhard Greving
NAVCOM Consult
Bahnhofstr. 4
71672 Marbach, Germany
Fax: +49 7144 862561
e-mail: navcom.consult@t-online.de
L. Nelson Spohnheimer
National Resource Engineer for Navigation
Federal Aviation Administration
1601 Lind Avenue, S.W.
Renton, WA 98055, USA
Fax: +1 508 526 8273
e-mail: nelson.spohnheimer@faa.gov
Abstract
Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) require careful airborne and ground measurements to maintain accuracy and integrity. Both the data collection methods and the mathematical techniques used on the collected data can influence the results, often in amounts that are significant with respect to the tolerances.
Some selected parameters of the ILS measurements which can be particularly challenging are localizer alignment and structure, and glide path angle and threshold crossing height (TCH). This paper describes these challenges, citing both European and United States (US) experiences and views, with specific examples and data. It discusses the technical issues involved, and makes recommendations for measurement methods (e.g. data filters, sensor antennas), mathematical treatments of data (e.g. averaging and weighting schemes), and process standardization. Results of alternative measurement setups gained by simulations will be presented for the clarification of the technical problems and for support of the proposals.
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