Hostname: page-component-7479d7b7d-pfhbr Total loading time: 0 Render date: 2024-07-10T21:47:07.897Z Has data issue: false hasContentIssue false

The Distribution Pattern of Omega Observations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2009

E. R. Swanson
Affiliation:
Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, California

Extract

The distribution pattern of navigational errors is inherently an important subject bearing as it does on matters of navigational safety. The work of Hiraiwa on the basic distribution of Omega observations is thus a most welcome addition to the literature. There is, however, a major limitation in the data base used by Hiraiwa which could lead to serious errors in analysis of safety based on his findings.

Type
Other
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1979

Access options

Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below. (Log in options will check for institutional or personal access. Content may require purchase if you do not have access.)

References

REFERENCES

1Hiraiwa, T. (1978). The distribution pattern of Omega observations. This Journal, 31. 306.Google Scholar
2Kendall, M. G. and Stuart, A. (1963). The Advanced Theory of Statistics 2nd ed., vol. 1. New York: Hafher; London: Griffin.Google Scholar
3 Naval Electronics Laboratory Center Technical Report 1835. Omega Phase Variations During PCA Events, by J. N. Martin, 17 08 1972 (AD 764 521).Google Scholar
4Swanson, E. R. and Kugel, C. P. (1973). A synoptic study of sudden phase anomalies (SPA's) affecting VLF navigation and timing, Proc. 5th Annual NASA and Dept of Defence Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Planning Meeting, 4–6 December 1973, pp. 443–471. NASA Pub. X814-74-225.Google Scholar
5Swanson, E. R. (1974). Blunders caused by Omega propagation: SPA's and PCA's Proc. 2nd Omega Symposium, 5–7 11 1972, Washington, D.C. pp. 202–6. US Institute of Navigation.Google Scholar
6Swanson, E. R. and Levine, P. H. (1978). Automated Omega/VLF monitoring and forecasting for air traffic safety enhancement: A progress report. Proc. Natn. Aerospace Symp., 25–27 April 1978, Atlantic City, New Jersey, pp. 71–78. US Institute of Navigation.Google Scholar