Federal Aviation Administration Engineering

Radar Design and Implementation

Subsystems has more than 18 years’ experience that includes airport surveillance radars (ASR), airport surface detection equipment (ASDE), multilateration systems, and terminal radar digitizing systems. We have developed communication and information resource requirements for ASR and ASDE classes of systems; developed acquisition and life cycle maintenance programs; formulated implementation plans; and implemented acquisition information systems. Our specific experience includes:

• Optimizing collision prediction systems
• Redesigning radar computer systems
  
• Upgrading radar computer systems
  
• Optimizing radar performance
• Conducting on-site training and orientation
• Repairing radar systems
• Planning air traffic control facilities and airports

Field Engineering Services

Subsystems provided all equipment, materials, services, and personnel for site preparation, delivery, installation, and checkout of the ASDE-X system. We accomplished all work within the framework of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and FAA Order 1050.1, Policies and Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts. After we installed, tuned-up and conducted preliminary checks we provided technical support for an operational inspection by the FAA and demonstrated system performance using available ground traffic. Specific tasks included:

• Preparing the site adaptation description document
• Optimizing the site
• Conducting a site survey
• Following site survey requirements
• Preparing the site
• Delivering the ASDE-X units
• Installing the system
• Testing the equipment
• Installing spare and repair parts
• Complying with all FAA security requirements
• Providing FAA acceptance data packages

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