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Analysis of pilot warning indicator performance in terminal area traffic.Three pilot warning indicator concepts for collision hazard avoidance are analyzed using computer fast-time simulation. A hazard measure is defined based on a 1/2-g maximum horizontal acceleration, a maximum climb or dive angle of 10 deg for each aircraft, and a 20-sec warning time, through escape completion. The traffic model is based on flight tracks recorded in the Atlanta terminal area over an 11 hr period during August 1967. The basic PWI concept studied alarms on range to flashing beacons mounted on intruder aircraft as a function of relative azimuth and elevation. The alarm-hazard epoch ratio is about 17/1 to maintain the missed-alarm rate below 10%. Beacon vignetting or range-rate discrimination are shown to reduce the false-alarm rate by about 75%.
Document ID
19720027468
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Ruetenik, J. R.
Lange, W. R.
Thompson, J. H.
(Kaman Sciences Corp. Burlington, Mass., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1971
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Aircraft
Volume: 8
Subject Category
Navigation
Accession Number
72A11134
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS12-698
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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