Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Position indicating
Patent
1984-03-14
1987-02-10
Blum, Theodore M.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Position indicating
342456, 342 45, G01S 302
Patent
active
046426485
ABSTRACT:
A simple active/passive proximity warning system for an Own station that uses differential time of arrival values, direct time of arrival values, and differential altitude values determined from 1030 MHz interrogations from ground-based SSRs and Own station and 1090 MHz transponder replies from Other stations to identify threats is disclosed. The invention combines a passive detection system and an active detection system into an integrated system that overcomes the limitations present when either type of system is used by itself. Generally speaking, the passive system identifies threats and produces a threat alert when the differential altitude value and the largest time of arrival value associated with an Other station are below predetermined values. A preferred embodiment of the active system monitors the environment for SSR density, classifies the environment into a plurality of "cases", and automatically selects in response thereto one of a plurality of control modes. The control mode selected determines in whole or in part whether interrogations will be produced by an interrogator in the active system, and the rate at which they are produced. In one embodiment, the active system has three control modes, the first of which continuously produces sets of interrogations at a relatively low transmission rate, the second of which selectively produces a set of interrogations upon detection of a potential threat, and the third of which produces no interrogations. The integrated system includes a number of features which improve the performance and reliability of the system, minimize interference with other ATC systems, and minimize false alarms.
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Hulland Burton L.
Litchford George B.
Blum Theodore M.
Litchstreet Co.
Sotomayor John B.
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