Functioning of an air anti-collision system during the test flight

Abstract

The results of research work on an anti-collision system with a radar detector of obstacles, undertaken by the Institute of Aviation, are discussed in the paper. The main tasks set for this system are the detection of static and moving obstacles, estimation of the distance between an aircraft and an obstacle as well as their relative velocity. The functionalities of the system's units and sub-systems are described as well as rules of their cooperation and basic technical parameters which characterise the whole system and its elements. Some in-flight experiments of the anti-collision system are discussed. During these experiments important variables were recorded. The most significant results are analysed and used as the basis for preliminary assessment of the system's operation.

First published online: 03 Apr 2014

Keyword : anti-collision system, collision avoidance system, avionics