ASDE-2 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT STUDY. Volume II:Modulator,Receiver and Indicator Interface Recommendations.

摘要

Eight airport sites and the FAA Oklahoma Depot were visited and surveys conducted to obtain reliability,maintainability and performance data on the ASDE-2Radar System. The data was analyzed and recommendations for modification to the equipment made based on cost/benefit trade-offs. Three electronic modifications were recommended:modulator,local oscillator,and solid state duplexer modifications. (These modifications have since been accomplished.) To increase the operational utility of the ASDE-2Radar, a bright display is recommended and,where space permits in the control tower,multiple displays. The report contains detailed information on ASDE-2 relaibility/maintainability,operational status,performance,and future ASDE system considerations as of March 1973. The report is in two Volumes:Vol. I:Operational Data and Modification and Vol. II:Modulator,Receiver,and Indicator Interface Recommendations.