Investigation of Site Coverage and Associated Problems at the O'hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois, Enroute Radar Beacon Test Site (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George F. Spingler

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265875986 ISBN 13: 9780265875988

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how a temporary beacon test site near O’Hare assesses radar beacon coverage and potential problems.

This nonfiction work walks you through the process of evaluating whether a future enroute radar beacon site could work at the O’Hare location. It focuses on how coverage within about 150 miles is measured and what factors could limit performance.

The report details the equipment setup, the flight tests run, and the types of findings that guide site decisions. It emphasizes practical testing methods using a temporary facility and real-world data gathered from flight operations and ground measurements.

• How a mock beacon system is built to simulate a real enroute beacon
• What flight tests reveal about coverage, reflected replies, and vertical lobing
• How results from different aircraft configurations inform site suitability
• What factors might constrain future expansion or impact site performance

Ideal for readers of aviation testing, radar beacon research, and facility planning who want a clear, data-driven view of site evaluation challenges at a major airport.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265875986
• ISBN 13: 9780265875988
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 69