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PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This EUROCAE Minimum Operational Performance Specification (MOPS) specifies the minimum performance requirements for a Multilateration (MLAT) System which is one of the co-operative sensors for use in Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCS).

Chapter 1 of this document provides the necessary information to understand the need for technical characteristics and tests of this MLAT System that are described in the following chapters. This chapter also describes the typical applications of the system and the operational objectives. Along with EUROCAE ED-87C [2.], Minimum Aviation System Performance Specification for A-SMGCS, the basis for performance criteria stated in Chapters 2 and 3 is explained. Definitions and abbreviations essential to the proper understanding of this document are also provided in Chapter 1.

Chapter 2 describes the different physical and technical components of the MLAT System and contains general design requirements for use as part of an A-SMGCS. Requirements in Chapter 2 are not necessarily tested during Factory Acceptance or Site Acceptance.

Chapter 3 contains the minimum operational performance requirements for the MLAT System, defining performance under all environmental conditions likely to be encountered.

Chapter 4 identifies requirements for testing performance characteristics of the MLAT equipment under environmental conditions representative of those that may be encountered in actual operations.

Chapter 5 describes recommended test procedures for demonstrating compliance with Chapters 2 and 3 in the factory.

Chapter 6 describes recommended test procedures for demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2 and 3 for the installed MLAT System.