DocumentCode
1366566
Title
An introduction to Loran
Author
Pierce, J.A.
Volume
5
Issue
10
fYear
1990
Firstpage
16
Lastpage
33
Abstract
The history of the Loran hyperbolic navigation program as an example of the efficient mass production of research and development under the National Defense Research Committee is described. The fundamental concepts of hyperbolic navigation are addressed, and some details regarding the kinds of equipment employed for transmission, reception, and interpretation of pulse signals for this service are given. The potential usefulness of hyperbolic navigation is discussed, and some devices that will simplify the navigation of the future and enhance its reliability are suggested. The immediate organizational problems facing the program are indicated.<>
Keywords
aircraft instrumentation; military equipment; radionavigation; Loran; Loran hyperbolic navigation; National Defense Research Committee; military equipment; pilotless aircraft; pulse signals; radionavigation; Aircraft navigation; Contracts; Costs; Earth; Frequency; Military equipment; Radio navigation; Radio transmitters; Senior members; Stress;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0885-8985
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/62.60674
Filename
60674
Link To Document