Boeing Delivers Revolutionary Landing System on Next-Generation 737

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SEATTLE , May 12, 2005 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today delivered a 737 equipped with an advanced landing system that will guide the airplane to runways with unprecedented accuracy.
Unlike current technology, which relies solely on information from ground stations, the Global Positioning Landing System (GLS) integrates data from the global navigation satellite system, ground stations and a multi-mode receiver on the airplane to provide pinpoint accuracy of the airplane's position relative to the runway and surrounding terrain.
"Boeing is committed to a safe and effective global air transportation system. This precision approach and landing information will enhance safety by significantly improving takeoff and landing capability at airports around the world," said Captain Ray Craig, 737 Chief Pilot. "GLS increases the Next-Generation 737's lead as the most technologically advanced airplane in its class, and enhances the revenue-generating capability for airlines."
The FAA certified the GLS system following an extensive three-year testing program, during which the system proved to be a reliable and flawless navigation system suitable for automatic landings and low visibility takeoffs. JAA certification is expected soon.
Initially, GLS is certified to support Category I operations, which allow airplanes to operate in low visibility conditions. In the future, as GLS ground stations become available worldwide, the system will be able to support Category III operations, which allow airplanes to operate in very low or near zero visibility conditions.
The 737-800 is the first and only large commercial airplane certified and equipped with this sophisticated technology.
GLS was one of nine new leading-edge technologies successfully tested and demonstrated on the 737 Technology Demonstrator airplane during 2002. Of the nine emerging technology features, six have now been certified and delivered on the 737.

[a.savarese]

In soldoni vogliono puntare sulla navigazione stile gps anziche quella tramite radioassistenze?
Beh, mi pare che gia' ci siano procedure di approccio via gps se non erro, per lo meno in america
Vediamo se B ci pija

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Alcuni test furono condotti nel 98 o qualcosa del genere a Ciampino con un 727 della Federal Aviation. Ricordo anche una puntata di Super Qurak che parlò della cosa.

[a.savarese]

Adri hai maggiori info? Sembrerebbe la NG della radionavigazione a sto punto!

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Alex devo ritrovare la videocassetta di Super Quark

[a.savarese]

http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/SAP/act...n05/speaker02/

parliamo della stessa cosa?

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In Origine postato da a.savarese
http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/SAP/act...n05/speaker02/

parliamo della stessa cosa?

Si Alex,
a Superquark, la cui video cassetta non trovo ancora, si parlava proprio di questo sistema di guida tramite satellite.

[a.savarese]

a una prima analisi estrapolo

-pro : si eliminano le incertezze strumentali delle radioassistenze dovute agli effetti dell'atmosfera
-contro: si ha un incertezza del sistema via gps, difatti per ora e' solo catI e solo in alcune zone del mondo

vedremo...

[CharlieTango]

Dal sito EASA:

Certification - CURRENT CONSULTATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO LARGE AEROPLANE

Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 'GNSS Landing System (GLS) - Airworthiness Approval for Category I Approach Operations'

Boeing Commercial Airplanes has applied for the airworthiness approval of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Landing System (GLS) on the Boeing 737 New Generation (NG) aeroplane to support Category I approach operations.

This Certification Review Item defines the assumptions for the airworthiness approval as well as the assessment of airworthiness done by the authorities. A public consultation is needed according to EASA procedures.

Comments are invited on this special condition and should be sent by mail or electronic mail (preferred means), before 28th May 2005, to:


Henry Wildegans
Project Certification Manager Large Aeroplanes
EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency
Postfach 10 12 53
D-50452 Cologne

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Ciao,

CharlieTango