Navigation & Communication
AVX-10K Flight Line Test Set
Performance verification testing of critical airborne systems from a single device.
FMCW/Pulse Radio Altimeter Flight Line Test
ALT-8000 - Versatile time-saving portable test set for testing installed FMCW and pulse radio altimeters
ALT-9000 Radio Altimeter Test Set
A portable radio altimeter flight line test set that utilizes fiber optic delay to allow it to work with all types of radio altimeters.
ATC-5000 NextGen ATC/DME Test Set
RF signal generator/receiver for testing Mode A, C and S transponders.
Avionics NAV Bench Test
ATB-7300NG Bench top signal generator for OEMs and MRO Return-to-Service for confirming VHF, ILS LOC and GS, VOR, ADF and Marker Beacon performance.
Navigation / Communication testing for aviation safety
Interrogator, DME, TACAN, and TCAS tests refer to procedures used to verify the functionality and performance of different types of aviation equipment:
Interrogator Test: Interrogators are ground-based radar systems that send out signals to aircraft transponders to request identification. Interrogator tests verify the functionality of these radar systems and their ability to communicate with aircraft transponders effectively.
DME Test: Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is used for aircraft navigation by measuring the distance to a ground station. DME tests ensure the accuracy and reliability of distance measurements provided by DME equipment.
TACAN Test: Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) is a navigation system used by military and civilian aircraft. TACAN tests verify the proper operation of TACAN ground stations and the accuracy of bearing and distance information provided to aircraft.
TCAS Test: Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) is an aircraft system designed to prevent mid-air collisions. TCAS tests ensure that TCAS equipment correctly detects and displays nearby aircraft, issues appropriate collision avoidance advisories, and coordinates with other TCAS-equipped aircraft.
In summary, these tests play a crucial role in aviation safety by verifying the proper functioning of essential navigation and collision avoidance systems used by aircraft.