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Introduction. Background/Goals/AssumptionsData Collection (Dates/Times/Locations)Collection MethodsObserved Output TAWS InputTAWS OutputConclusion/ErrorsFuture Studies. Background/Goals/Assumptions. Compare TAWS Visual Slant Range Detection capability with observed dataProve TAWS effectiven
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1. TAWS – Visual Slant Range Detection Assessment2 Feb 04 1LT Joseph D. Coughlin
MR3570
Winter 2004
2. Introduction Background/Goals/Assumptions
Data Collection (Dates/Times/Locations)
Collection Methods
Observed Output
TAWS Input
TAWS Output
Conclusion/Errors
Future Studies
3. Background/Goals/Assumptions Compare TAWS Visual Slant Range Detection capability with observed data
Prove TAWS effectiveness at multiple altitudes and multiple headings
Assumptions
Used TV sensor instead of VIS sensor
TAWS target much smaller than actual target
Sortie vehicle difference
4. Data Collection CIRPAS Twin Otter Research Aircraft
Sfc and FL Data collected every second from 2115z-2305z on 2 Feb 04
RV Point Sur
Sfc Data collected every 20 seconds from 2115z-2305z on 2 Feb 04
Observer Max Detection Determinations
Done by both pilots and myself during each leg of the flight duration. Total of 15 observations.
5. Data Collection