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NORMARC 7000 ILS
ILS PRINCIPLES AND EQUIPMENT THEORY
NORMARC ILS
Park Air Systems AS Name Signature Date

Author Leif W. Nybak LWN (Signed) 10-June-02
Approved by Helge Børre Erstad HER (Signed) 10-June-02
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION TO ILS............................................................................1
2 MODULATION THEORY............................................................................9
3 ANTENNA THEORY.................................................................................31
4 ILS ANTENNA THEORY...........................................................................51
5 LOCALIZER ANTENNA SYSTEMS..........................................................69
6 GLIDE PATH ANTENNAS SYSTEMS......................................................97
7 MONITORING.........................................................................................121
8 FLIGHT INSPECTION............................................................................133
9 EXERCISES........................................................................................... 141
APPENDIX A........................................................................................................... 149
APPENDIX B........................................................................................................... 151
APPENDIX C........................................................................................................... 153
ICAO Annex 10 (Partial)............................................................................................155

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Typical location of ILS stations 1
Figure 1-2 Operation Performance Categories 4
Figure 2-1 Phasor definitions 9
Figure 2-2 Graphic phasor addition of three signals 9
Figure 2-3 An amplitude modulated signal 13
Figure 2-4 The frequency spectrum of an AM signal 14
Figure 2-5 Frequency spectrum of a AM signal modulated with 90 Hz and 150 Hz 14
Figure 2-6 A DSB - SC signal modulated with 90 Hz 15
Figure 2-7 Frequency spectrum of a DSB-SC signal modulated with 90 Hz and 15
Figure 2-8 The CSB waveform seen in the time domain. Upper diagram is 90 Hz, 18
Figure 2-9 The SBO waveform seen in the time domain. Upper diagram is 90 Hz, 19
Figure 2-10 Combined CSB and SBO 20
Figure 2-11 Phasing error between CSB and SBO. SBO is retarded by  degrees 21
Figure 2-12 CSB and SBO in quadrature. (90° phase) 22
Figure 2-13 SBO amplitude is equal to CSB modulation depth 22
Figure 2-14 Localizer DDM distribution 23
Figure 2-15 Glide Path DDM distribution 24
Figure 2-16 Example DDM distribution 24
Figure 2-17 ILS receiver 25
Figure 2-18 CSB and SBO generation in a Quadrature Hybrid in NM7000 Transmitter 26
Figure 2-19 Demodulated SBO with 0.2 dB unbalanced C+SB90 and C+SB150 27
Figure 2-20 Demodulated SBO with 3.6° internal phasing error corresponding 28
Figure 2-21 Demodulated SBO perfect 28
Figure 3-1 Electromagnetic wave with E- and H-field lines 31
Figure 3-2 Calculation of the extent of near field with an acceptable phase error 32
Figure 3-3 Isotropic Radiation Pattern 33
Figure 3-4 Omni directional Radiation Pattern 33
Figure 3-5 Polar diagram (top) and rectangular diagram (bottom) of same 34
Figure 3-6 Radiation of the Power Pt from an Isotropic Radiator 36
Figure 3-7 Radiation pattern of a /2 Dipole antenna in the plane of the dipole 38
Figure 3-8 Radiation pattern of a /2 Dipole antenna in the plane perpendicular 39
Figure 3-9 Path delay between two antenna elements 40
Figure 3-10 Radiation from the elements fed 180° out of phase 41
Figure 3-11 Radiation patterns of two antenna elements spaced d = l: 42
Figure 3-12 Six Elements Antenna Array fed in-phase, and associated radiation 44
Figure 3-13 The radiation vectors for an antenna array of six elements with three 45
Figure 3-14 Horizontally polarized antenna above ground plane 46
Figure 3-15 The phasor signals from an antenna above ground plane and the 47
Figure 4-1 Resulting 90 Hz sideband from two-antenna feeds 52
Figure 4-2 Resulting 150 Hz sideband from two-antenna feeds 53
Figure 4-3 Two antennas radiation patterns in polar coordinates for CSB and SBO 54
Figure 4-4 Vertical radiation pattern of LPDA 3 m above ground 56
Figure 4-5 The reflection coefficient for different materials 57
Figure 4-6 LPDA with seven dipoles 60
Figure 4-7 Localizer LPDA. t = 0.93, a = 10° 61
Figure 4-8 Typical impedance characteristics of a localizer antenna element 62
Figure 4-9 Radiation pattern of the localizer LPDA 63
Figure 4-10 Radiation from antenna above ground 64
Figure 4-11 Antenna element fed with SBO signal producing a null in the 65
Figure 4-12 Null Reference Antenna System 65
Figure 4-13 CSB and SBO radiation pattern for Null reference Antenna System 66
Figure 5-1 Distribution of CSB and SBO signals 71
Figure 5-2 CSB and SBO radiation patterns of the three antenna element pairs. 72

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Figure 5-3 CSB and SBO radiation patterns with and without the pattern of the 73
Figure 5-4 Calculated DDM and modulation distribution 74
Figure 5-5 BBP(j) for CS = 5°, j is the direction to the reflecting object 76
Figure 5-6 Beam Bend Potential - Course Sector 4° 77
Figure 5-7 CSB and SBO radiation patterns including LPDA 79
Figure 5-8 DDM distribution 79
Figure 5-9 Beam Bend Potential for 4.0° Sector Width 80
Figure 5-10 Antenna Course and Clearance lobing 82
Figure 5-11 Polar diagram of CSB and SBO lobing from one antenna pair 83
Figure 5-12 DDM distribution 84
Figure 5-13 Beam Bend Potential 84
Figure 5-14 Antenna Course and Clearance lobing 87
Figure 5-15 DDM modulation distribution 87
Figure 5-17 CSB Course lobing (dB) 90
Figure 5-18 SBO Course lobing (dB) 90
Figure 5-19 CSB Clearance lobing (dB) 91
Figure 5-20 SBO Clearance lobing (dB) 91
Figure 5-21 Modulation distribution 92
Figure 6-1 Null Reference Antenna Configuration 97
Figure 6-2 CSB and SBO lobe patterns for Null Reference antenna system 98
Figure 6-3 DDM v.s. elevation angle q. 98
Figure 6-4 shows the DDM v.s. elevation angle. 99
Figure 6-5 Vector representation of Null-Reference feed signals 100
Figure 6-6 Sideband Reference Antenna Configuration 102
Figure 6-7 CSB and SBO lobe pattern for Sideband Reference Antenna system 103
Figure 6-8 CSB and SBO element radiation pattern for Sideband Reference system 105
Figure 6-9 The DDM distribution with normal feeding 105
Figure 6-10 Vector representation of Sideband Reference feed signals 106
Figure 6-11 M-array Antenna Configuration 107
Figure 6-12 CSB element patterns 109
Figure 6-13 SBO element patterns. 109
Figure 6-14 CSB and SBO radiation pattern for M-array System 110
Figure 6-15 DDM distribution. 111
Figure 6-16 Vector representation of M-Array feed signals 112
Figure 6-17 M-Array Clearance Far Field Radiation Pattern 113
Figure 6-18 Geometric illustration of antenna element offset 114
Figure 6-19 Definition of Forward Slope (FSL) 116
Figure 6-20 Definition of Sideways Slope (SSL) 116
Figure 6-21 Relative SBO ground current referenced to the critical level 0 dB 118
Figure 7-1 Simulation of Course Sector Monitor 122
Figure 7-2 Path lengths from an Antenna element A and it's Image A' 125
Figure 7-3 The formation of the Phase of the total signal at M 126
Figure 7-4 The phase error vs. the distance to the antenna system for 127
Figure 7-5 DDM distribution at 62 m from the antenna system 128
Figure 7-6 DDM distribution at 42 m and 6° elevation 129
Figure 7-7 DDM distribution at 82 m from the antenna system 130
Figure 8-1 Roughness, scalloping and bend on the course structure 133
Figure 8-2 DDM structure 135
Figure 8-3 The angle b to the reflecting object 135
Figure 8-4 Attenuation of localizer beam bends caused by the aircraft ground 136
Figure B - 1 Perfect 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulation tones and envelope, 151
Figure B - 2 +10° phase error (90 Hz) in reference to 150 Hz, and the 152

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1 Feed phasing data for 6 el. localizer centre pair antennas 51
Table 5-1 NM 3523B 12 elements Array antenna spacing and signal distribution 78
Table 5-2 NM 3524 12 elements Array antenna spacing and signal distribution 81
Table 5-3 NM 3525 24 elements Array antenna spacing and signal distribution 86
Table 5-4 NM3526 16 elements Array. Antenna spacing and signal distribution (CS: 4°)
89
Table 7-1 Monitor alarm conditions, Sideband Reference System. 129
Table 7-2 Monitor alarm conditions, M-Array System 130
Table A - 1 Characteristics of coaxial cables 149
Table A - 2 Phase delay for different cables 150

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1 INTRODUCTION TO ILS
1.1 System description
Instrument Landing System (ILS) is the international standard system for approach and
landing guidance. ILS was adopted by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) in
1947 and will be in service until at least 2010.
Because of the worldwide-adopted ICAO’s performance specifications, any ILS-equipped

aircraft can expect satisfactory operation from the system at any airport equipped with
an ILS installation.
The ILS normally consists of a VHF “Localizer” for runway alignment guidance, a UHF
“Glide Path” for elevation guidance and “Marker Beacon” for providing key checkpoints
along the approach. At some airports, the marker beacons are replaced by a “DME”
(Distance Measuring Equipment) to provide continuous reading of distance. Geometry
and general layout of an ILS are shown in Figure 1 -1.
Figure 1-1 Typical location of ILS stations

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The Localizer (LLZ), which provides lateral guidance, produces a course formed by the
intersection of two antenna radiation patterns of equal amplitudes. One pattern is
modulated by 90 Hz and the other by 150 Hz. The “course” is the vertical plane where
the 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulations are equal.
The signals received by the airborne receiver will produce a “fly right” indication for the
pilot when the aircraft is to the left of the course in the predominately 90 Hz region.
Similarly, a “fly left” indication will be produced for the pilot on the opposite side of the
course in the predominately 150 Hz region.
The Glide path (GP) produces two amplitude modulated radiation patterns in the vertical
plane, which intercept at the descent angle, namely the glide path angle. Below the 150
Hz predominates giving a “fly up” indication. Above the glide path angle a “fly down”
indication will be produced by the 90 Hz predominance. The GP is sited about 300 m
behind the runway threshold to give the 15 to 18 m threshold crossing height. The glide
path angle is about 3.0.
The marker beacon (MB) system comprises two or three beacons, with fan-shaped
vertical radiation patterns. The function of the “outer marker” located 4 to 7 nautical
miles from the runway threshold, is normally to signal the start of the descent.
The radiation pattern is amplitude modulated by a 400 Hz tone keyed by dashes at a

speed of two dashes per second and causes a purple light to flash on the instrument
panel.
The “middle marker”, nominally located at 1050 m from the threshold, alerts the pilot to
the fact that CAT I (par. 1.3) decision height has been reached.
A 1300 Hz modulation tone, keyed by alternate dots and dashes, the dots keyed at a
speed of 6 dots per second and the dashes at 2 dashes per second, flashes an amber
light on the instrument panel.
For some configurations, an Inner Marker (IM) is used to signal CAT II decision height.
The IM is normally located at a distance of 75m out to 450m from the landing threshold.
A 3000 Hz modulation tone, keyed by dots at a speed of six dots per second, flashes a
white light to indicate decision height.
All elements of the ILS are carefully monitored, and any malfunction causes a warning
signal to alert the ground controller, the ILS is automatically switched off if the system is
not functioning properly.
1.2 Functional analysis of ILS approach and landing
An ILS procedure begins with the transition from en route flight to final approach. This
may be accomplished by departing from the last VHF Omni Range (VOR) navigation
station of the en route flight on a radial that will intercept the localizer course
approximately 7 to 10 nautical miles from the runway.
The aircraft intercepts the localizer course in level flight at an altitude (specified by the
approach plate of the pilot’s flight manual) and distance that place the aircraft below the
glide path. This allows the pilot to become stabilized on the localizer course before
starting descent.

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The pilot continues level flight although the glide path indicator reads full-scale fly-up. As
the aircraft intercepts the glide path sector, the indicator starts to move towards centre,
and the pilot then makes the necessary power and trim adjustments to give a rate of
descent consistent with the glide path angle. As he reaches the centre of the glide path,
he receives the aural keying and visual flashing of the 75 MHz Outer Marker beacons.
The approach plate indicates the proper altitude at which the glide path intercepts the
outer marker for the specific facility being used. If he notes any significant deviation from
the published value, before starting his decent he must determine whether an improper
altimeter setting or a malfunction of some parts of the system causes the discrepancy.
With a normal interception he is assured at this point that the key elements are working
properly and he can safely begin his descent. An important check at this stage, or even
earlier, is to positively identify the localizer by listening to the transmitted morse-code
ident.
Descent from the Outer Marker involves keeping both Localizer and Glide path indicators
centred by making small changes in heading and in rate of descent. Wind shear and
turbulence during descent can cause deviations that must be corrected.
If the approach is being made to Category I weather minima (which can be down to 60
meters above airport level with 800 meters Runway Visual Range at a fully equipped
airport), the pilot must have in view an element of the approach lights, runway lights or
markings by the time he reaches his minima descent altitude. If he reaches this decision
height and does not have adequate visual reference, he must abort the approach and
execute a missed-approach procedure. This usually involves a climb-out to a navigational
fix where Air Traffic Control (ATC) can instruct him further.
With the ground in sight the pilot continues his rate of descent until reaching a height of
about 20 meters above runway elevation, he then slows his rate of descent so that he
will further approach the runway on an exponential flight path.
The touchdown should be near the runway centreline and at a suitable longitudinal
distance beyond the point where the glide path intersects the runway. This distance
varies with the performance characteristics of the aircraft.
The final portion of the landing begins with touchdown and ends with the deceleration of
the aircraft to taxi speed or when the aircraft turns off the runway to enter a taxiway.
Guidance must be provided during rollout when aircraft are operating in the poorest
conditions of visibility (CAT III). Guidance must also be available under these conditions
in order to the aircraft to clear the runway quickly for the next landing aircraft.
The procedures for automatic approach and landing of ILS are essentially the same as
those for manual flight. Some automatic systems are limited concerning the angle of
intercept with the localizer, and this must be taken into account in the procedure.
Automatic systems may also have a limitation in the amount of acceptable wind shear.
The major difference between automatic and manual landing occurs after reaching
decision height. The automatic system continues on both localizer and glide path until the
radio altimeter signals a predetermined height of about 20 meter. The system then starts
a programmed flare that continues until just prior to touchdown, when, again on signal
from the radio altimeter, the aircraft heading is automatically brought into alignment with
the runway. At touchdown there is a transition from aerodynamic control to wheel
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1.3 System requirements
1.3.1 Categories
The ILS shall have system specifications, which satisfy the requirements laid down by
national authorities. The most commonly used are those formulated by ICAO in the
document “Annex 10 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation”.
The ICAO requirements concern the facility performance category of the ILS. The
operational performance category used depends on several factors, such as traffic
density, weather conditions and obstructions. A higher category allows operations down
to lower minimum as given in Table 1.1.
Category Non- I II IIIA IIIB IIIC

precision
approach
guide
Minimum desc. 300 m 60 m 30 m 0 0 0
Altitude (MDA) (1000’) 200’ 100’
Runway 5 km 800 m 400 m 200 m 50 m 0
visual range (16000’) (2600’) (1200’) (700’) (150’)
Figure 1-2 Operation Performance Categories

The decision height or minima for a specific approach procedure is often higher than that
for a category in the table due to obstructions or other limiting factor near the airport.
The facility performance category I-ILS should provide guidance information down to 30
m.
The facility performance category II-ILS shall provide guidance information down to 15 m
(the threshold crossing height), and category III-ILS shall give guidance down to and
along the runway centreline.
A CAT III ILS requires more sophisticated equipment than a CAT I ILS. A CAT III ILS
could include “hot” stand-by transmitters and an advances monitor system. A CAT I ILS
does not need a stand-by transmitter, and the monitor system may be in a single or dual
configuration.
The facility performance requirements given in Annex 10 are different for the categories.
The relevant pages of Annex 10 are reproduced in the following text. The applications of
the paragraphs will be explained later.

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1.4 Antenna System Requirements for Localizer
The radiated signals shall satisfy the requirements given in ICAO Annex 10, paragraph
3.1.2. The requirements concerning the antenna system are:
Paragraph Item Requirements
3.1.3.2.2. Polarization Horizontal. The vertical

component of the radiation
shall not result in a DDM>
0.016 for a cat. I, DDM>
0.008 for cat. II, when an
aircraft is on course line
and is in roll attitude of 20
degrees.
3.1.3.3. Coverage In the coverage volume

given in figure 1.2. the
field strength shall not be
less than 40 V/m (-114
dBW/m)
3.1.3.4. Course structure See figure 1.3.
3.1.3.6. Course Alignment The mean course line shall

Accuracy be adjusted and
maintained within  10.5
meters (Cat.I) or  7.5
meters (Cat.II) or 6
meters (Cat III) from the
runway centreline at the
ILS reference datum.
3.1.3.7.2-3. Displacement The DS within the half

Sensitivity course sector shall be
0.00145 DDM/meter. The
DS shall be adjusted and
maintained within  17
percent.
3.1.3.7.4. Clearance From the angle where the

DDM is 0.180 to 10
degrees off the course
line, the DDM shall not be
less than 0.180. From 10
degrees to 35 degrees the
DDM shall not be less than
0.155

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1.5 Antenna System Requirements for Glide Paths
Paragraph Item Requirements
3.1.5.3. Coverage The minimum field

strength within 8
azimuth, 0.3  - 1.75  in
elevation, to 10 nm
distance must be more
than 400 V/m.
3.1.5.4. Glide Path Bends must be less than

Structure 30 A for CAT I and 20
A for CAT II/III.
3.1.5.6. Displacement DDM of 75 A at 0.12 

Sensitivity from .
Tolerance: Cat.I 0.07  -
0.14 , Cat. II/III: 0.10 
- 0.14 .
3.1.5.1.2.2. Glide Path The glide path angle 

Angle must be maintained within
0.075  for CAT I/II and
within 0.04  for CAT III

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2 MODULATION THEORY
2.1 PHASOR ALGEBRA

2.1.1 Definition
2.1.2 Graphic addition of phasors
2.1.3 Numeric addition of phasors
2.2 MODULATION THEORY

2.2.1 Amplitude modulation
2.2.2 Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier
2.2.3 Modulation power
2.3 THE ILS SIGNAL FORMAT

2.3.1 The guidance signal
2.3.2 DDM and SDM definitions
2.3.3 Localizer DDM distribution
2.3.4 Glide Path DDM distribution
2.3.5 Principles of aircraft demodulation circuit
2.3.6 Some LLZ and GP definitions
2.4 PRINCIPLES OF NM7000 MODULATOR/TRANSMITTER GENERATION OF CSB AND

SBO.

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2 MODULATION THEORY
2.1 PHASOR ALGEBRA
2.1.1 Definition.
A phasor represents both phase and amplitude of an AC voltage. The length represents
the amplitude. The angle represents the phase.
Any phasor must be referred to a reference phase (0). The direction of angular revolution
is defined to be counter clockwise.
+
Reference phasor
n°
Leading phase phasor (+)

(Advance phase)
-n°
Lagging phase phasor (-)

(Retard phase)
Figure 2-3 Phasor definitions
2.1.2 Graphic phasor addition

First draw phasor A in given direction and length. Next draw phasor B in given direction
and length starting at the end of phasor A. Then draw a line from start point of phasor A
to end point of phasor B. This is the result phasor R (phasor sum).
B
C
A
R
Figure 2-4 Graphic phasor addition of three signals

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Numeric phasor addition
In order to find the result (amplitude and phase) of two or more phasors, each phasor is
first decomposed into a real (RE) and imaginary (IM) component.
RE ( n )  A ( n ) cos  ( n )
IM ( n )  A ( n ) sin  ( n )
where
A ( n ) is amplitude
 ( n ) is phase
Then the real ( RE ( n ) ) and imaginary ( IM )( n ) components are separately added together:
 RE  RE (1)  RE ( 2) ...  RE ( n )
 IM  IM (1)  IM ( 2 ) ...  IM ( n )
The resultant phasor amplitude and phase are then computed by the formulas:
AR   RE   IM
2 2
(amplitude)
  IM 
 R  a tan  (phase)
  RE 
Note the following conditions:
1. If  RE  0 , add 180° ( rad) to resulting phase  R


2. If  RE  0 , the resulting phase is plus or minus 90° ( rad) depending on the sign
2
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Example:
Add three phasor A, B and C given the following amplitude and phase:
A = 40°
B = 3.6-56°
C = 3.2160°
First find the RE and IM components of each phasor:
A: RE = 4.0 cos0° = 4.0

IM = 4.0 sin0° = 0.0
B: RE = 3.6 cos -56° = 2.013

IM = 3.6 sin -56° = -2.985
C: RE = 3.2 cos 160° = -3.007

IM = 3.2 sin 160° = 1.094
Then add RE and IM separately:
RE = 4.0 + 2.013 + (-3.007) = 3.006

IM = 0.0 + (-2.985) + 1.094 = -1.890
The phasor sum amplitude:
A ( R )  3. 0062  ( 1. 890) 2  3. 55
The phasor sum phase:
  IM   1890
  arctan
. 
 ( R )  arctan    0.561 rad
  RE   3.006 
180
 (R)   0. 561  32.16


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2.2 MODULATON THEORY
2.2.1 Amplitude modulation
To give guidance information to the aircraft the transmitted signal is made to vary in
response to the information. Thus, a periodic signal (sinusoid) does not transmit
information. If the amplitude is varied by intelligence then a signal is obtained that can
convey information.
The process by which the amplitude is made to vary in accordance with some specified
intelligence is called amplitude modulation (AM).
The inverse process, that is, the recovering of the information from the signal is called
demodulation or detection.
Modulation may take on other forms than varying the amplitude. For instance, frequency
or phase modulation is commonly used. However, as amplitude modulation is the only
form used in ILS, only this will be discussed here.
The sinusoid signal is represented by a function of the time, t
v( t )  A( t )  sin  C t
where the parameters describing the signal are A(t), the amplitude, and  c , the angular
frequency. The frequency f c is given by the relationship
c
fc 
2
The frequency f c is called the carrier frequency of RF (Radio Frequency). For the localizer
it is about 110 MHz, for the glide path about 330 MHz.
For an AM signal the amplitude A(t) is varied around a mean value of A(t), A c . Thus the
AM signal is described by the equation:
v( t )  A c (1  m( t ))  sin  C t
For ILS, the modulation signal m(t) is sinusoidal, such that
m ( t )  m  sin  m t
where
m
fm 
2
is the modulation frequency and m is the index of modulation, or depth of modulation. It
is sometimes multiplied by 100 and called the percentage modulation.
The complete expression for the AM signal is
v( t )  A c 1  m  sin  m t sin  c t
A plot of v(t) is given in Figure 2 -5. The curves marked envelope of modulation
represent upper and lower limits on the value of v(t). The equation for envelope of the
modulation is

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 A c 1  m  sin  m t
where the plus sign is used for the upper envelope and the minus sign for the lower one.
The index of modulation can be determined by
Vmax  Vmin
m
Vmax  Vmin
If m > 1, then the expression for the upper (lower) envelope will become negative
(positive) for some values of time. The detectors used for ILS are such that the output is
zero for those values of time.
The envelope of v(t) will then no longer have the shape of the modulating signal and
distortion will result. To avoid distortion due to the modulation process, we shall assume
that 0 < m < 1.
Ac (1+m )
e nve lo p e o f m o d ula tio n
200
Ac (1-m )
150 __
Ac
100
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-50
-100
-150
-200
Tim e (t)
Figure 2-5 An amplitude modulated signal
Considering the expression for v(t) we have, by using trigonometric identity for the
product of two sines
1
sin x  sin y   cos( x  y)  cos( x  y) 
2
Ac A
v( t )  A c  m cos( c   m )  m c cos( c   m )
2 2
Thus, we see that the modulation process produces additional frequency components
above and below the carrier frequency. These are called the sidebands and differ from
the carrier frequency by plus or minus the modulating frequency. The carrier frequency
itself is unaffected by the modulation.

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A plot called a frequency spectrum is sometimes made to indicate the relative
magnitudes of the frequency components of a waveform. Such a plot is shown in Figure
2 -7
Relative amplitude
Ac
_ Ac
m _m Ac
2 2
fc-fm fc fc+fm Freq.(f)
Figure 2-6 The frequency spectrum of an AM signal
For ILS, the modulation consists of two signals 90 Hz and 150 Hz. By analogy, the
expression for the AM signal will be
v( t )  A c 1  m 90 sin  90 t  m150 sin 150 t sin  c t
In this case there will be four sidebands above and below f c . The sidebands differ from
fc (110 MHz or 330 MHz) by plus or minus 90 Hz or 150 Hz.
A c =1
m 150 m 90 m 90 m 150
2 2 2 2
f c-150 f c -90 fc f c +90 f +150

c
f
Figure 2-7 Frequency spectrum of a AM signal modulated with 90 Hz and 150 Hz

(CSB)
2.2.2 Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier.
Another type of AM is also used in ILS. That is Double Sideband - Suppressed Carrier
(DSB SC). This signal has the following expression for two modulation signals

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v( t )  A c m 90 sin  90 t  m150 sin 150 t sin  c t
A plot of v(t) with only one modulation signal ( m150  0) is given in Fig. 2.6.
The frequency spectrum is shown in Figure 2 -9.
180° p h a se sh ift
60
40
20
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-20
-40
-60
Figure 2-8 A DSB - SC signal modulated with 90 Hz
m 150 m 90 m 90 m 150
2 2 2 2
f c-150 f c -90 fc f c +90 f c +150

f
Figure 2-9 Frequency spectrum of a DSB-SC signal modulated with 90 Hz and
150 Hz (SBO)

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2.2.3 Modulation power considerations
The power distribution for the frequency components is of interest. The power of a
sinusoid signal will be proportional to the square of the maximum amplitude divided
by two. (This is the same as the square of the rms value.)
A 2c
Thus, Pc , the carrier power will be proportional to while the total power contained in
2
m2 A 2c
both sidebands will be proportional to .
4
Thus, the ratio of the power of both sidebands to the carrier power is
Psideband m2

Pcarrier 2
Sideband power.
m2
General formula: PSB  PC
2
 m 2  m150 2 
PSBO  PC  90 
 2 
Example 1:
LLZ SBO power:
 0.22  0.2 2 
PSBO  15   0.6W
 2 
Example 2:
GP SBO power:
 0.42  0.4 2 
PSBO  5   0.8W
 2 
Carrier plus Sideband power:
 m2 
Ptot  PC  1  
 2
 m90 2  m1502 
PCSB  PC  1  
 2 

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2.3 THE ILS SIGNAL FORMAT
2.3.1 The guidance signal
The ILS guidance information is based upon comparison of the depth of modulation of the
90 Hz and 150 Hz modulation signals (called guidance tones). This difference in depth
of modulation (DDM) is the main parameter by the airborne receiver.
The variation of DDM in space is obtained by radiation of the amplitude modulated (AM)
signals, both modulated with 90 Hz and 150 Hz. The signals are named CSB and SBO.
The CSB (Carrier and Sideband) is a signal which is amplitude modulated to equal depths
by the guidance tones.
The SBO (Sideband Only) signal takes the form of a double sideband, suppressed carrier
with the two guidance tones modulated in opposite audio phases.
The CSB and SBO signals are shown in Figure 2 -10 and Figure 2 -11 respectively,
expressed in the time domain.
With no SBO signal, the depth of modulation of the received signal is identical for the two
guidance tones (DDM = 0).
At the localizer course and the glide path DDM = 0.
For other angles in space the SBO is not zero, consequently the amplitude of the in-
phase guidance tone and accordingly the depth of modulation will increase.
For the other guidance tone the amplitude will decrease, as the CSB guidance tone and
the SBO guidance tone are in opposite phase, resulting in lower depth of modulation.
This will give a DDM different from zero. The DDM depends on the ratio of the received
SBO and CSB signals.
The expression for the composite signals CSB and SBO are:
ECSB (t )  ECSB  1  m sin 90t  m sin 150t  sin c t
ESBO (t )  E SBO   m sin  90t  m sin 150t  sin  c t
where
E CSB and E SBO are amplitude constants
  2 f (angular frequency)

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200
150
100
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-50
-100
-150
-200
200
150
100
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-50
-100
-150
-200
250
200
150
100
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-50
-100
-150
-200
-250
Figure 2-10 The CSB waveform seen in the time domain. Upper diagram is 90 Hz,
middle is 150 Hz, and lower is combined 90 + 150. Time scale in milliseconds

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60
40
20
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-20
-40
-60
60
40
20
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-20
-40
-60
150
100
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-50
-100
-150
Figure 2-11 The SBO waveform seen in the time domain. Upper diagram is 90 Hz,
middle is 150 Hz, lower is combined 150 - 90. Time scale in milliseconds
2.3.2 DDM and SDM definitions

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DDM is defined as
DDM  m150  m 90 for modulation level <2m

DDM = 2m for modulation level >2m
SDM is defined as
SDM  m150  m 90 for modulation level > 2m

SDM = 2m for modulation level <2m
DDM
+ DDM =
CSB SBO CSB + SBO
Figure 2-12 Combined CSB and SBO
When SBO amplitudes are less than the CSB modulation depth, DDM is equal to the
magnitude of the SBO amplitudes 90 plus 150 in reference to the carrier amplitude.
By convention 90 Hz and 150 Hz SBO amplitudes are equal, consequently
2  SBO
DDM 
CSB

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DDM

+ =
CSB SBO CSB + SBO
Figure 2-13 Phasing error between CSB and SBO. SBO is retarded by  degrees
DDM is proportional to the cosine of the phase angle between CSB and SBO. The
complete formula for DDM including CSB/SBO phase relation is:
2  SBO
DDM  COS
CSB
Any phase error  will reduce the DDM magnitude.
Example.
Given far field values for CSB and SBO:

CSB = 1000°
SBO = 11.7-10°
2 11. 7
DDM  cos( 10 )  0. 23
100
DDM= 23%

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90 150
DDM=0
+ =
CSB SBO
Figure 2-14 CSB and SBO in quadrature. (90° phase)

For  , cos = 0 consequently DDM = 0.
2
CARRIER
150
90 150 150
DDM
+ =
CSB SBO
90
Figure 2-15 SBO amplitude is equal to CSB modulation depth
The result is maximum DDM, cancellation of the 90 Hz component.

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2.3.3 Localizer DDM distribution
DDM is a linear function of azimuth inside the sector width segments (15.5%(90) to
15.5%(150).
M= 15.5%
DD
(150)
CS/2
2° Centreline
(90)
DDM=
-15 .5%
Figure 2-16 Localizer DDM distribution
Example:
Course Sector (CS) = 5°
DDM at 2° azimuth:
15. 5%  2
 12. 4%
5
2

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2.3.4 Glide Path DDM distribution
DDM is a linear function of elevation angle from lower sector (17.5% DDM) to upper
sector
(-17.5% DDM).
-17.5%
DDM
-8.75%
DDM
(90)
0% DDM
SW/2
8.75% DDM
SW/2
17.5% DDM
(150)
Figure 2-17 Glide Path DDM distribution
Example:
 0  3 , find DDM at 2.9°:
-8.75%
DDM
(90)
0% DDM 2.9°
SW/2
8.75% DDM
SW/2=0.36
3° °
(150)
Figure 2-18 Example DDM distribution
3 2. 9 0. 36

x 8. 75%
x  2. 43%DDM
Converted to µA:

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2.3.5 Principles of aircraft demodulation circuit
The principle of the airborne receiver is shown in Figure 2 -19.
The signal received by the aircraft's antennas is amplified and transformed to IF and then
demodulated. The output of the demodulator is a LF signal consisting of 90 Hz and 150
Hz tones.
These two tones are filtered separately and rectified. The dc level difference determines
the DDM, which indicates the deviation from the course line.
This information is shown by the position of a bar on a "cross pointer".
The sum of the detected 90 Hz and 150 Hz tones, which is the SDM, gives the "flag
current". A low SDM indicates something is wrong and a red flag appears on the cross
pointer.
A too low signal input level will cause a "flag warning"
90 Hz
FILTER
MOD DEPTH
90 Hz
RF + - DDM
RECEIVER DEMODULATOR
+ +
FLAG MOD DEPTH

AGC
150 Hz CURRENT 150 Hz
FILTER
Figure 2-19 ILS receiver
In the receiver, the DDM is measured as a difference in currents through the 90 Hz and
150 Hz circuits. The receiver is calibrated to give a current to the cross-pointer equal to
150 µA for a sector width indication, both for Localizer and Glide Path.
As the sector width for LLZ is 0.155 DDM, and the GP is 0.175 DDM, the correspondence
between DDM and µA is different.
2.3.6 Some LLZ and GP definitions

Localizer.
Negative DDM indicates 90 Hz dominance: FLY RIGHT.
Positive DDM indicates 150 Hz dominance: FLY LEFT.
Sector Width = 15.5% DDM or 150 µA in the cross pointer.
Glide Path.
Negative DDM indicates 90 Hz dominance: FLY DOWN.
Positive DDM indicates 150 Hz dominance: FLY UP.
Sector Width = 17.5% DDM or 150 µA in the cross pointer.
Commonly used term is half Sector Width = 8.75% DDM (75µA).

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2.4 Principles of NM7000 Modulator/Transmitter Generation of CSB and
SBO
Carrier
90Hz
Carrier canelled
0.4
-90°
SBO
-90° 90°-HYBRID -90°
Carrier
-90°
150Hz
0.4
CSB
Figure 2-20 CSB and SBO generation in a Quadrature Hybrid in NM7000 Transmitter
Definitions:
C: Carrier only
SB90: Total 90Hz sideband signal (upper + lower sideband)
SB150: Total 150Hz sideband signal (upper + lower sideband)
C+SB90 and C+SB150 is applied in quadrature at two adjacent ports of a 90°-Hybrid.

The result is Carrier + Sideband (CSB) and Sideband Only (SBO), appearing at the
remaining two ports as shown in the Figure 2 -20.
The Carrier will add in-phase at the CSB port and cancel at the SBO port. The 90 Hz and
150 Hz modulations at the input ports will distribute evenly to the CSB and SBO ports
(half power to each port). Therefore the modulation depth at the input ports must be
twice the desired CSB modulation depth, i.e. 0.4 for localizer, 0.8 for glide path.
Due to the phasing characteristics of the 90°-hybrid, the 90 Hz sideband will be 180° out
of phase with the 150 Hz sideband at the SBO port; the sidebands at the CSB port will be
in-phase (starting in the same direction at the same time).
A power imbalance between the C+SB90 and C+SB150 (at the input of the hybrid) will
result in the same imbalance at the SBO port between the SB90 and SB150 power. At
the CSB port modulation depth of 90 Hz and 150 Hz will be unequal resulting in a DDM
different from zero.
Secondly, there will be a carrier rest at the SBO port. This carrier rest will be in phase
with the greater of the two sidebands.

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Example: 0.2 dB power imbalances of C+SB90 and C+SB150 will return a waveform
pattern as shown in Figure 2.19, compared with the perfect pattern in Figure 2.21. At the
CSB port a DDM value of 0.0046 (4.5µA) will exist.
A phasing error (different from 90°) between the C+SB90 and C+SB150 will result in a
residual carrier appearing at the SBO port.
Example: 3.6° RF phase error at the input ports will create a carrier level of -30dB at the
SBO port referred to the CSB level.
Figure 2.20 shows demodulated SBO corresponding to -30 dB carrier rest.
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Figure 2-21 Demodulated SBO with 0.2 dB unbalanced C+SB90 and C+SB150

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0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Figure 2-22 Demodulated SBO with 3.6° internal phasing error corresponding
to -30 dB carrier residual
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Figure 2-23 Demodulated SBO perfect

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3. ANTENNA THEORY
3.1 BASIC CONCEPTS

3.1.1 Induction and Radiation fields
3.1.2 Near field, Far field
3.1.3 Radiation pattern
3.1.4 Directivity, Beam-width and Gain
3.1.5 Isotropic Radiator, Power Density, Field Strength
3.1.6 Half-wave Dipole Antenna
3.2 ANTENNA ARRAYS

3.2.1 Two antenna elements
3.2.2 Radiation patterns
3.3 MULTI-ELEMENTS ARRAY
3.4 IMAGE THEORY

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3 ANTENNA THEORY
3.1 Basic concepts
An antenna (aerial) is a device used for radiating or receiving energy in the form of
electromagnetic waves.
Such waves, which travel with the velocity of light, posses an electric and a magnetic
field that are at right angles to one another and to the direction of propagation.
These electric and magnetic fields are produced by current flow in the antenna.
The direction of the electric field (E-vector) determines the polarization. ILS waves are
horizontally polarized as shown in Figure 3 -24.
E X
Z
Figure 3-24 Electromagnetic wave with E- and H-field lines
3.1.1 Induction and Radiation Fields
An electromagnetic wave can be launched from an antenna such as a dipole. The

antenna can be considered a two-wire transmission line, which has been opened up. The
electric an magnetic lines appear as in Figure 3 -24.
The electric and magnetic energy associated with the fields can be divided into two
components.
The first is called the induction component. It is assumed that the Energy in this
component is returned to the antenna.
The strength of the induction component varies inversely with the square of the distance
from the antenna.
The second component is called the radiation component. Energy contained in the
electric and magnetic fields of the component is lost or radiated from the antenna.
The strength of the radiated component varies inversely with the first power of the
distance from the antenna.

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At a distance of approximately four wavelengths the strength of the induction field
becomes negligible with respect to the radiation component, and beyond this distance
the radiation component predominates.
It is the radiation component that is of principal interest in the study of antennas.
3.1.2 Near Field and Far Field
The area where the radiation component predominates can be split into two regions:
The near field and the far field regions.
The near field region extends from a few wavelengths from the antenna to a distance
where all the rays from the antenna to the observation point may be considered parallel
to one another.
The distance depends on the dimensions of the antenna (D) and on the phase error ()
which can be tolerated.
For ILS, which is a phase critical system  should be /32 (about 12°) for most
applications.
4D2
The near field then extends to a distance R as shown in Figure 3.2.

A ð
R 0- O
D C
Figure 3-25 Calculation of the extent of near field with an acceptable phase error
(/32) from an antenna of length D
OC = R, OA = R+/32
2
 D
( R   )2     R2
 2
D2
R 2  2 R   2   R2
4
D 2 4D 2
R 
8 

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3.1.3 Radiation pattern
A diagram showing the variation of electric field intensity at a constant radius (r) as a
function of angle (, ) is called a radiation pattern or field pattern.
When the field intensity is expressed in volts per meter it is an absolute radiation
pattern.
If, however, the field intensity is expressed in units relative to it's value in some
reference direction, it is called a relative radiation pattern.
The reference direction is normally taken in the direction of maximum field intensity.
The relative pattern is the most commonly used.
Representation of two types of patterns is illustrated in Figure 3 -26 and Figure 3 -27.
Figure 3-26 Isotropic Radiation Pattern
Figure 3-27 Omni directional Radiation Pattern

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10
-3 dB points
0
-5
-10
Gain (dBi)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180 -160 -140 -120 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Azimuth angle (°)
Figure 3-28 Polar diagram (top) and rectangular diagram (bottom) of same
antenna pattern

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Upper diagram shows antenna radiation pattern in polar coordinates and logarithmic
scale. Lower diagram shows the same radiation pattern in rectangular coordinates, also
logarithmic scale (dBi).
By reciprocity this pattern is the same for both transmitting and receiving conditions.
3.1.4 Directivity, Beam-Width and Gain
The directivity (D) of any given antenna is defined according to the following:
max imum field strength E m

D 
average field strength E0
The average field strength can be found by integration of the total power radiated ( P0 )
and dividing this by 4, which is the surface of a unit sphere.
Hence:
4Em 4Em
D 
 E ( , )ds P0
The definitions of directivity are determined entirely by the shape of the radiation
pattern, losses in the antenna are not included.
The efficiency () of an antenna is defined as the ratio of the total radiated power to
the total input power.
The difference between these two powers is the antenna loss caused by mismatch, the
feeder system loss, and the finite conductivity of the antenna.
The gain (G) of an antenna is given by the directivity modified by the efficiency:
G   D.
In practice, gain is more interesting than directivity as the gain gives information
concerning the maximum field density radiated from isotropic antenna.
Both gain and directivity are normally expressed as decibel ratios by taking 10 times
log10 .
Example:

The gain of a dipole antenna is 1.64 times an isotropic antenna. Expressed in decibels:
2
G dBi  10 log10 1. 64  2.15 dBi .

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3.1.5 Isotropic Radiator, Power Density, Field Strength
The Isotropic antenna is a hypothetical antenna, which radiates energy uniformly in all
directions.
Q
Wt
r
P
t
Sphere
Figure 3-29 Radiation of the Power Pt from an Isotropic Radiator
Consider an isotropic antenna radiating equal energy in all directions, fed with power Pt
(see Figure 3 -29).
The power flows outward from Origo, and at any time t it must flow through the spherical
surface of radius r.
Hence, the power density Wr at point Q is given by:
Pt
Wr 
4 r 2
where 4r 2 is the sphere surface area.
The isotropic may be considered as a standard reference antenna with power gain G t  1
( G t  0 dBi ).
If any practical antenna with gain G t is placed at Q, the power density at Q will be
modified by the factor G t .
The complete expression for power density Wr is:
Pt
Wr   Gt
4 r 2
For some applications it is useful to express the power density as an electro magnetic
field strength. The power density is the product of the electrical and magnetic field
strengths:
E2
Wr  E  H  ( watts / m 2 )
120

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The free space impedance is the ratio between the electrical and the magnetic field
strength:
E
 120
H
Applying Ohms Law for power:
E2 P
 t 2  Gt
120  4 r
30 Pt Gt
Field strength: E (volts/meter)
r
Maximum effective area of an antenna.

It can be shown that the maximum effective area Aei of the isotropic antenna is
2
Aei  .
4
The gain of the isotropic antenna is 1, defined as the reference antenna. The gain G of
any other practical antenna is
1
G A
Aei e
where Ae is the maximum effective area of the antenna.
4
Antenna Gain : G A .
2 e
2
Maximum effective area: Ae  G
4
Power in Receiving Antenna.

The power Pr induced in the receiving antenna is equal to the power density Wr
multiplied by the maximum effective area Ae .
Pr  Wr  Ae
Inserting the expression for the power density Wr and effective area Ae into the
formula for the power in receiving antenna Pr gives the Friis free-space equation:
Gt Gr
Pr  Pt 2
 4r 
 
  
The denominator of the expression is the spatial attenuation.
Pt : Power transmitted (watts)

Gt : Gain in transmitting antenna

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Gm : Gain in receiving antenna
r: Distance from transmitting antenna to receiving antenna (meters)
The expression above is valid in free space only.
3.1.6 Half-wave Dipole Antenna
The radiation pattern of a half-wave dipole antenna is of special interest as this antenna
is often used as a reference for other antennas.
The patterns in the dipole plane and in a perpendicular plane are illustrated in Figure 3
-29 and Figure 3 -30, respectively.
Figure 3-30 Radiation pattern of a /2 Dipole antenna in the plane of the dipole
Radiation pattern
Dipole
element

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Figure 3-31 Radiation pattern of a /2 Dipole antenna in the plane perpendicular
to the dipole
The field intensity in the plane perpendicular to the dipole is the same in all directions
and the pattern is therefore said to be omni-directional.
The radiation resistance Rrad of a thin half-wave dipole is theoretically 73.2  (in free
space).
The half power beam-width is 78°.
The directivity is 1.64. (2.15 dBi).
The effective area of a thin half-wave dipole is 0.132 which approximates to an area
of
 
x .
4 2

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3.2 ANTENNA ARRAYS
All ILS antenna systems comprise more than one radiating element. When two or more
antenna elements, fed from the same transmitter, are located in a straight line they form
a linear antenna array (normally referred to namely as an antenna array). The radiation
pattern from the array is the product of the antenna pattern and the pattern from the
antenna array with isotropic elements.
3.2.1 Two antenna elements
The simplest array comprises two isotropic antenna elements spaced a distance 2D
apart. At a distance point P the field strength of each is about equal, bur there is a phase
difference, due to a path difference, as shown in Figure 3 -30.
Result
P
A2
A1
 
  
sin 
2D
D D
A 1 A 2
O rig o
Figure 3-32 Path delay between two antenna elements
The difference in path length is 2D sinj, which produces a phase difference between the
fields Eo of each antenna. The phase difference is in radians.
2
  2D  sin 

The signal from element A1 is delayed with respect to the signal from element A2 by q,
as indicated by the figure. The total received signal is the vector sum of each signal.
   2 
Ea  Ea ( )  2 E0 cos   2 E0 cos D  sin  
 2   

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This is also the expression for the radiation pattern of two isotropic antennas spaced a
distance 2D fed with equal amplitude in-phase. For simplicity Eo is set equal to one
when drawing the pattern.
For an array with antenna elements where each of the elements has the radiation pattern
Ee(φ) , the total pattern will be
E tot ( )  E element ( )  E array ( )

2
E tot ( )  2 E 0 E element ( )  cos( D  sin(  ))

If the two isotropic antenna elements are fed 180° out of phase, the total received signal
will be according to Figure 3 -33.
   2 
Ea ( )  2 E0 cos    2 E0 sin D  sin  
 2 2   
A1
 
  
 
Ea
 
  
 
A2
Figure 3-33 Radiation from the elements fed 180° out of phase
Summary.
Two antenna elements fed in phase (0°) spaced 2D apart:
 2 
E a  2 E 0 cos D  sin  
  
Two antenna elements fed out of phase (180°) spaced 2D apart:
 2 
E a  2 E 0 sin  D  sin  
  

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3.2.2 Radiation patterns
The radiation patterns of two antenna elements fed in-phase and 180° out-of -phase are
given in Figure 3 -34 for d = l.
array
radiation pattern
1 1


2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2
1 1
E a ( )  2 cos(  sin  ) E a ' ( )  2 sin(  sin  )
2 2
element
1 radiation pattern 1
E element ( ) E element ( )
2 2
total
radiation pattern
E tot ( )  E a ( )  E element (  ) E tot ( )  E a ' ( )  E element (  )
Figure 3-34 Radiation patterns of two antenna elements spaced d = l :

Left hand side: In-phase, right hand side: 180° out-of-phase

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3.3 MULTI ELEMENTS ARRAY
The analysis of an antenna array of more than two elements is based upon
superimposition of the radiation patterns of each element pair.
To simplify the expression, the phase reference point is taken to be in the centre of the
array.
An array comprising six isotropic antenna elements arranged symmetrically around the
centre 0 is shown on Figure 3 -35.
P
1  2 d1 sin 
 2  2 d 2 sin 
 3  2 d 3 sin 
sin 
d3

sin 
d2 sin
d1
d1 sin 
d1 
d2 sin 
d3
d2 sin
d3
 
E1  2 A1 cos 1 
 2
 
E2  2 A2 cos 2 
 2
 
E3  2 A3 cos 3 
 2

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A3
A2
A1
1  2  3
A1
A2
A3
Figure 3-35 Six Elements Antenna Array fed in-phase, and associated radiation
vectors
With reference to radiation from an element at O, the phase of the radiation from the
three elements left of O is retarded, and the phase of the radiation from the elements on
the right is advanced.
From Figure 3 -35, the total radiation from the six elements is
E a ( )  2 A1 cos(kd1 sin  )  2 A2 cos(kd 2 sin  )  2 A3 cos(kd 3 sin  )

3
  An cos(kd n sin  )
n 1
 
E1  2 A1 cos 1 
 2  1 2  3
 
E2  2 A2 cos 2  A1 A1
 2
 
E3  2 A3 cos 3  A2 A2
 2
A3 A3
Figure 3-36 The radiation vectors for an antenna array of six elements with three
of the elements fed 180° out of phase
As for two elements fed 180° out-of-phase, the total radiation will be at the observation
angle j:

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E a ( )  2 A1 sin(kd1 sin  )  2 A2 sin( kd 2 sin  )  2 A3 sin(kd 3 sin  )
3
  An sin(kd n sin  )
n 1
For antenna elements other than the isotropic antenna, the total radiation pattern must
include the pattern of the antenna element, E e (  ) .
Hence, the patterns:

E tot ( )  E e (  )  E a ( )

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3.4 IMAGE THEORY
Consider a horizontally polarized antenna (A) above ground plane Figure 3 -37.
In the far field the rays from this antenna consists of two components, the direct
radiated signal and the ground reflected signal. Both these signals can be considered in
parallel to each other.
The reflected signal can be modelled as radiated from an image antenna (-A) located a
distance (H) below ground.
P
A
H


H

H sin
2
-A
Figure 3-37 Horizontally polarized antenna above ground plane
2H sinq is the additional signal path length from the image antenna.
The reflected signal will be 180° phase shifted at the point of reflection; in addition the
phase delay equal to 2H sinq is added to the reflected signal as seen in point P.
j is the equivalent electrical signal strength.
2
 2H sin 

 2
 H sin 
2 
Figure 3 -38 shows the phasors of the direct signal (A), the reflected signal (-A) and the
sum signal (E) in point P

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

Figure 3-38 The phasor signals from an antenna above ground plane and the
image antenna

E  2 A sin
2
 2 
E  2 A sin  H sin  
  

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ILS ANTENNA THEORY
4.1 TWO-ANTENNA LOCALIZER ARRAY

4.1.1 CSB and SBO lobes
4.1.2 Example
4.2 LOCALIZER ANTENNA ABOVE GROUND

4.2.1 Example
4.2.2 Reflection coefficient
4.2.3 Antenna Array Gain
4.2.4 Antenna System SBO/CSB Power requirements
4.3 THE LOGPERIODIC DIPOLE ANTENNA FOR LOCALIZER
4.4 GLIDE PATH ANTENNA ARRAY PRINCIPLES

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4 ILS ANTENNA THEORY
4.1 Two-antenna Localizer Array
A simple way of illustrating the principle of composition of a localizer signal in space is to

look at the feeding data for a six elements array given in Table 4 -1, then apply the
feeding phases of CSB and SBO for a pair of antennas, and draw the vectors for the
modulation components.
The vectors are combined to 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulation depth results.

As an example we are looking at the two centre antennas given the following feeds:
A3 A4
CSB 0° 0°
SBO 90 90° -90°
SBO 150 -90° 90°
Table 4-1 Feed phasing data for 6 el. localizer centre pair antennas
Figure 4 -39 and Figure 4 -40 show CSB and SBO vectors as given above.
In the far field (point p) we assume that the rays from each antenna are in parallel. The
signal phase arriving from A3 is retarded in respect to the A4 signal phase.
The phase delay  is equal to 2d sin meters, and converted to electrical degrees:
2
 ( )   2d sin  .

If we compare the resulting vectors for 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulations we see that the 90
Hz amplitude is larger than the 150 Hz amplitude. Consequently at point P located to the
right hand side of the centreline between the antennas (seen from the antenna) the tone
dominance is 90 Hz.
Along the centreline the 90 and 150 Hz modulation levels are equal due to the same path
lengths from each antenna.

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P

s in
2d
A3 A4 (ref. ant)
CSB(90)
+
+

SBO(90)
Result Result
R3 R4
R4
90 Hz
resultant
R3
Figure 4-39 Resulting 90 Hz sideband from two-antenna feeds

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P
A3 A4 (ref. ant)
CSB(150)
+ +
 SBO(150)
Result
R4
Result
R3
R4
150 Hz
resultant
R3
Figure 4-40 Resulting 150 Hz sideband from two-antenna feeds

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4.1.1 CSB and SBO lobes
Consider the radiation patterns for two antenna elements fed in-phase and fed out-of-
phase as shown in Figure 3.11 top, and Figure 4 -41.
Consider feed date for A3, A4: CSB is fed in-phase and SBO is fed out-of-phase.
CSB
SBO
Figure 4-41 Two antennas radiation patterns in polar coordinates for CSB and SBO
feeds. Distance between antennas 0.87
The CSB pattern has a maximum in the centreline direction, and provides the on-course
field strength and modulation balance.
The SBO has a null in the centreline direction. This means the SBO signal is not radiating
along the centreline but influences the DDM distribution at all other angles within the
coverage area.
The radiation patterns shown above are for isotropic antennas. The true (total) radiation
patterns can be determined by multiplying the array pattern by the element pattern.
(Reference Figure 4 -41)

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4.1.2 Example
Consider the antenna pair in Figure 4 -41
Calculate relative CSB and SBO signal levels and the resulting DDM at 10° azimuth.
CSB
10°
SBO SBO
A3 d d
A4
CSB: 10° 10°

SBO: 0.1637-90° 0.163790°
d = 1.19 m (0.87)
 = 2.72 m
 = 10°
 2 
Signal levels: ECSB  2 ACSB cos d sin  
  
 2 
ECSB  2  1  cos 1.19 sin 10   1.7764
 2.72 
 2 
ESBO  2 ASBO sin  d sin  
  
 2 
ESBO  2  0.1637  sin  1.19 sin 10   0.1504
 2.72 
2  SBO 2  0.1504
DDM    0.169
CSB 1. 7764
150
DDM(%)  16. 9% DDM ( A )  16. 9  164A
15. 5

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4.2 LOCALIZER ANTENNA ABOVE GROUND
The localizer antenna array is located above a ground plane, which will create an "image"
antenna. The resulting radiation pattern in the vertical plane is determined by the free
space pattern and the reflection properties of the ground.
As the angles of interest are below 7°, a perfect reflection plane (R = -1) can be
assumed.
By using the equation for the radiation pattern of an isotropic antenna above ground:
 2 
E  2 A sin  h sin  
  
the gain modified by the ground interference can be calculated.
4.2.1 Example
 = 3°
h=3m
A=1
 2 
E  2 sin  3 sin 3   0.71
 2.72 
E (dB)  20 log10 0. 71  2. 9dB
1.8
1.6
1.4
Relative amplitude
1.2
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Elevation angle (°)
Figure 4-42 Vertical radiation pattern of LPDA 3 m above ground

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4.2.2 Reflection coefficient
In practice the ground is not a perfect conductor, but has losses. This effect will reduce
the induced current in the ground and accordingly the radiation from the "image"
antenna.
In addition to the conductivity the induced current depends also on the angle of incidence
to the ground plane.
The amplitude of the ground reflected signal can be described by the ground reflection
coefficient, called the Fresnels Reflection Coefficient R().
R() for horizontal polarization is given in Figure 4.5 for dry ground, wet ground, fresh
water and salt water.
Perfect conductor
1
Salt water
0.9
Fresh water
0.8
0.7 Wet ground

Reflection coefficient
0.6
0.5
Dry ground
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0.1 1 10 100
Figure 4-43 The reflection coefficient for different materials
The graph represents typical values of R() in the frequency range 10 MHz to 1GHz.

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4.2.3 Antenna array gain
The gain of the array ( G array ) is the product of the gain of a LPDA ( G LPDA ) and the gain of
the array with isotropic antenna elements ( G a ) modified by the gain ( G lobing ) due to the
ground reflections:
G array  G a  G LPDA  G lobing
Ga 
 An 
2
2
An
A n  Amplitude feed to element no. n
( A n )2 is maximum power density.

A n 2 is total power radiated.
 2 
Globing  2 sin  h sin  
  
h = Antenna element height in meters.

 = Elevation angle of interest for ( G array ) .
Example.
Calculate ( G array ) for a 6 elements LLZ antenna array, h = 3 m,  = 3°, ( G LPDA ) = 10
( 2  5  10  10  5  2 )2
Ga   4. 48
4  25  100  100  25  4
( G lobing )  0. 71
G array  10 log G a  10 log G LPDA  20 log G lobing
 10 log 4. 48  10 log10  20 log 0. 71  13. 5dB

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4.2.4 Antenna System SBO/CSB Power Requirements
The relative output power to antenna A n is:

 m 2  m150 2 
PCSB  An   E 2CSB  An  1  90 

 2 
2 2
ESBO 90 An   ESBO150  An 
PSBO  An  
2
ECSB  An   Relative amplitude of CSB to antenna A n

ESBO 90 An   Relative amplitude of SBO90 to antenna A n
ESBO150  An   Relative amplitude of SBO150 to antenna A n
The required SBO power referenced to CSB for the antenna system is the sum for the
SBO power to each antenna divided by the sum of the CSB power to each antenna.
Modulation depth for 90 and 150 Hz tones are 0.2, hence
 0.22  0.22 
PCSB  An   E CSB  An  1 
2
  E 2 CSB  An   1.04
 2 
SBO/CSB power ratio

PSBO An 
P SBO / CSB  
PCSB  An 
4.3 Example: NM3522 6el Antenna

system
CSB SBO90 SBO150 P(CSB) P(SBO)

20 8.70 8.70 416 75.69
50 8.70 8.70 2600 75.69
100 16.37 16.37 10400 267.98
Sum 13416 419.36
The CSB, SBO distribution to antennas 4,5,6 is symmetrical,

hence only one half of the distribution needs to be calculated
Ratio 0.031258 = -15.1 dB

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4.4 LOG-PERIODIC DIPOLE ANTENNA FOR LOCALIZER
The LPDA belongs to a class of antennas with broadband properties. These antennas will
in theory have an infinite bandwidth if their dimensions were unlimited.
The term "log-periodic" refers to the logarithmical frequency periodic variation of antenna
properties.
Figure 4 -44 shows a LPDA consisting of seven dipoles. The dipole length and spacing
are adjusted so that
L n 1 R n 1 d n 1
  
Ln Rn dn
and
L n  L n 1 L n  L n 1
  tan 
R n  R n 1 dn
d n-1 d n
L n-1
L n

R n-1
R n
Figure 4-44 LPDA with seven dipoles
The feeding of the LPDA is to the apex (the smaller end) and is such that each
consecutive dipole element is fed 180° in respect to the next element.
The resultant field backwards from two elements will be cancelled due to the small
distance compared to a wavelength.
Due to the distance d n between elements the phase difference between these leads to an
in-phase forward field from the element.
The radiation then is off the apex of the antenna.

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radiation
Transmission
line
Figure 4-45 Localizer LPDA. t = 0.93, a = 10°
The frequency independency over a certain bandwidth can be explained as follows:

The amount of energy that is extracted from the passive wave in the feeder line (and
radiated) by a given dipole depends on the electrical length of that particular dipole at
the operating frequency.
Frequency independent performance is obtained from the LPDA by virtue of the fact that
the dipole lengths and spacing vary in such a manner that the function of the resonant

element (the electrical length is ) is transferred smoothly along the structure, from one
2
dipole to the next, as the operating frequency changes.
Transportation of the polarity of the driven signal applied to alternate dipole along the
balanced feeder line is necessary in order to achieve a concentration of radiation energy
towards the front of the structure, even though the wave on the line progresses towards
the back end.
A layer of ice and snow on the dipoles will increase their electrical length and reduce their
resonant frequency. For a constant frequency, the position of the resonant element will
then move towards the apex.
Accordingly, the phase centre of the LPDA will also move, and if shift of the phase centre
position differs for the other LPDA's this will give a change of the localizer course line.
The influence of rain, ice and snow on the impedance of the dipoles, and the shift of the
phase centre is reduced by using "thick" dipoles.
An ordinary dipole has often a length - thickness ratio of about 100, the dipoles used in
this LPDA the ratio is approximately 20.
The impedance of the LPDA is given by the feeder line impedance and the thickness of
the dipoles. The LPDA is designed for 50W impedance.
A matching network is used to ensure that matching and phase centre are within
specification.
The feeder line is short-circuited at the end of the line.

The signal level at the end is very low as nearly all of the power fed to the line is
radiated.
The position of the short circuit has a small influence on the design of the LPDA.
Typical impedance characteristic is shown in Figure 4 -46.

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Figure 4-46 Typical impedance characteristics of a localizer antenna element

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Figure 4 -47 shows the horizontal and vertical radiation patterns respectively for a
localizer LPDA.
Vertical radiation pattern of LPDA in free space
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
Relative amplitude
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
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Horizontal radiation pattern of LPDA in free space
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
Relative amplitude
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Azimuth angle (°)
Figure 4-47 Radiation pattern of the localizer LPDA

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4.5 GLIDE PATH ANTENNA ARRAY PRINCIPLES
An isotropic antenna that is positioned above a ground plane creates a reflected signal,
which is equivalent to a signal originating from an image antenna below ground, see
Figure 4 -48.
For ILS the polarization is horizontal, consequently the expression for the radiation
pattern is that derived for arrays fed out-of-phase:
 2 
E  2 A sin  H sin  
  
H
0
0
Figure 4-48 Radiation from antenna above ground
In order to create a guidance signal along a specified (3°) glide path angle we need to
produce a SBO null in the radiation pattern along the glide path angle.
This is accomplished by feeding SBO to the antenna and adjusting the height 2H such
that the electrical phase delay j of the reflected signal is equal to one wavelength l.

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Figure 4 -49 shows the SBO antenna producing a null in the radiation pattern at the
Glide Path angle.
E SB O
P
 0
A SBO
+
2H _
 0 
2H 

s in
4H
A SBO
Figure 4-49 Antenna element fed with SBO signal producing a null in the
radiation pattern at qo
The CSB signal should produce maximum at 3° so its position will be ½ of the SBO
antenna height.
The CSB radiation pattern will be:
 2 
ECSB  2 ACSB sin  H sin  
  
In order to provide relative position information in the Glide Path region, the total
radiation pattern must be predominately 90 Hz above the Glide Path and 150 Hz below
the Glide Path. This can be accomplished by phasing the CSB and SBO radiation signal
180° out-of -phase.
Now we have a GP antenna array consisting of two antennas placed above ground plane,
the lower antenna radiating CSB and the upper antenna at twice the height radiating
SBO.
This GP configuration is called a Null Reference system (see Figure 4 -50).
CSB SBO
90 Hz: 0.117 180° /___
150 Hz: 0.117 0° /___
1.0 0° /___
2H
Figure 4-50 Null Reference Antenna System

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From Figure 4 -49 we define the phase delay from the reflected signal equal to l.
4 H sin  0  
From this equation we can calculate the lower antenna height (and antenna spacing):

H
4 sin  0
Figure 4 -51 shows the CSB and SBO amplitudes (E) versus elevation angle q.
Note that the CSB has a maximum at qo.
The SBO has two maxima due to the double antenna height.
Note that the SBO amplitude is zero at the Glide Path angle qo.
200
CSB
180
160
140
Relative amplitude
120
100
80
60
40
SBO
20
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 4-51 CSB and SBO radiation pattern for Null reference Antenna System

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5. LOCALIZER ANTENNA SYSTEMS
5.1 GENERAL
5.2 6 ELEMENTS ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3522

5.2.1 Technical specifications
5.2.2 Example, modulation distribution at 10°
5.2.3 Beam Bend Potential
5.2.4 Example, BBP at 25°
5.3 12 ELEMENTS ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3523B (SINGLE FREQUENCY)
5.4 12 ELEMENTS ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3524 (DUAL FREQUENCY)

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5 LOCALIZER ANTENNA SYSTEMS
5.1 General
Localizer antenna systems comprise 12, 16 or 24 antennas depending on site

topography. The 6 antennas system is not a part of our product range today, but is here
used as an example.
Two versions of 12 elements systems are available, one single frequency system and one
dual frequency system (with clearance signal).
The 16 and 24 elements system includes a clearance signal.
The feeding of the antenna elements, and their spacing, are optimised to give an SBO
radiation pattern with minimum radiation for azimuth angles where large reflecting
objects are likely to be located.
The CSB radiation pattern is designed to give the required DDM distribution and field
intensity (power density) inside the ±35° sector.
The distribution network feeds the antenna elements with the proper amplitude and
phase of the CSB and SBO signals.
The Course Sector Width is adjusted by changing the amplitude of the SBO feeding the
ADU (Antenna Distribution Unit).
The Course Line can be adjusted by using a phase shifter inserted at the output of the
ADU to one of the antennas.

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5.2 6 elements Antenna System NM 3522
Figure 5 -52 shows the CSB and SBO distribution amplitudes and phases to the
antennas.
The distance from each antenna element to origo (centre line) is also given.
The spacing and amplitudes are computer optimised to give radiation patterns of low
intensity inside the critical sector 10 - 20° from the course line, where most of the major
reflecting objects are located.
The radiation pattern of the array is the sum of the patterns of each antenna element
pair. The CSB and SBO patterns of the three element pairs are given in Figure 5 -54.
With LPDA, the pattern will be according to equations:
E CSB ( )  E a (CSB) (  )  E e ( )
E SBO ( )  E a (SBO) (  )  E e ( )
where E e (  ) is given in Figure 5 -54. The patterns are also given in Figure 5.3. As
shown, the LPDA has minimal influence on the resulting patterns inside the ±10° sector,
but it drastically reduces the side lobes outside approximately 30°.
This effect is well understood by studying the patterns of the LPDA.
Further comments on the radiation pattern:
The CSB pattern has a null at 42.5°, which gives an infinite DDM at this angle.
The aircraft ILS receiver will react on this signal by course indication (DDM = 0) and a
"flag"-warning. The "flag"-warning results from a too low sum of depth of modulation of
the 90 Hz and 150 Hz (SDM).
The pilot should not use the guidance information with a "flag"-warning, and neither
should an ILS be used outside the ±35° sector.
The SBO pattern has a null at 64°, which gives a course information (DDM = 0) with no
"flag"-warning. This false course has no practical interest as it is well outside the ±35°
sector.
Figure 5 -55 shows the resulting DDM and modulation distribution in the far field.
Values below 40% modulation are DDM values; above 40% are SDM values.
NOTE: The negative section of the Modulation (%) axis indicates that the resulting
modulation component (150 Hz) changes phase polarity.

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5.2.1 Technical specifications
15.8 8 m
7.9 4 m 1050°
4.8 4 m 640°
1.1 9 m 157°
ANTENNA NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6
CSB AMPLITUDE 20 50 100 100 50 20
CSB PHASE 0 0 0 0 0 0
90 Hz SB 8.70 8.70 16.37 16.37 8.70 8.70

AMPLITUDE
90 Hz SB PHASE (°) 90 90 90 -90 -90 -90
150 Hz SB 8.70 8.70 16.37 16.37 8.70 8.70

AMPLITUDE
150 Hz SB PHASE (°) -90 -90 -90 90 90 90
COURSE SECTOR WIDTH: 5°
Figure 5-52 Distribution of CSB and SBO signals

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CSB
200
180
160
Antenna elements 3 and 4
Relative amplitude (E)
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Azimuth angle (°)
SBO
35
30 Antenna elements 3 and 4
25 Antenna elements 1 and 6


20
15
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Azimuth angle (°)
Figure 5-53 CSB and SBO radiation patterns of the three antenna element pairs.
(The pattern of the LPDA is not included)

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CSB
350
300
250
200
150 Isotropic elements
LPDA elements
100
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Azimuth angle (°)
SBO
70
60
50
40 Isotropic elements
LPDA elements
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Azimuth angle (°)
Figure 5-54 CSB and SBO radiation patterns with and without the pattern of the
LPDA included. (CS = 5°)

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Modulation distribution on 90 Hz side
NM3522 6 elements array
140
120
100 SDM
Mod 90 Hz
80
Modulation (%)
60
40
20 DDM Mod 150 Hz

0
-20
-40
-60
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Azimuth angle (°)
Figure 5-55 Calculated DDM and modulation distribution

(mod 90 Hz, mod 150 Hz, SDM)
5.2.2 Example
Modulation distribution for NM3522 6 elements array at 10° azimuth.
From Figure 5 -54 we read the relative amplitudes for CSB and SBO at 10° azimuth:
CSB = 95.1
SBO = 28.6
2  28. 6
MOD(10 )   0. 6 (SDM)
95.1
The CSB modulation components are 0.2 (20%) each, hence the amplitudes are:
95.1  0. 2  19. 0

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In the field CSB and SBO vectors are added together as shown in the figure below:
95.1 95.1
CSB
FIELD SUM
90 Hz
47.6
SBO
90 Hz
90 Hz 150 Hz 28.6
19.0 19.0
57.2
9.58
150 Hz
28.6
150 Hz
In the field sum the 150 Hz modulation components is 180° out of phase with the 90 Hz
because the SBO amplitude is larger than the modulation level of the CSB.
47. 6 9. 58
MOD90   0. 50 MOD150   0.10
95.1 95.1
SDM  MOD90  MOD150  0. 50  0.10  0. 60

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5.2.3 Beam Bend Potential
The course structure performance degradation (bends, etc.) is determined by the SBO
radiation on the reflecting object and on the reflecting properties of the object.
An object inside the sector 12 - 23° will receive a low radiation intensity.
We define the term Beam Bend Potential (BBP) which gives the maximum
performance degradation on the course if the object reflects all the incidental radiation in
the direction to the approaching aircraft, i.e. |R| = 1.
The BBP is equal to the ratio between the SBO signal in the direction to the object and
the CSB signal received by the directly radiated signal:
E SBO (  )
BBP ( )  2
E CSB ( 0 )
For the 6 elements localizer NM3522 the BBP is:
E SBO (  )
BBP ( )  2
340
where j is the direction to the object. The BBP(j) is given in Figure 5 -56 for a course
sector of 5°.
25
NM3522
20
15
BBP (%)
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Azimuth angle (°)
Figure 5-56 BBP(j ) for CS = 5°, j is the direction to the reflecting object

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Example
For the 6 elements antenna array the SBO is 20.2 at j = 25° (see Figure 5.3).
Calculate BBP at j = 25°:
20. 2
BBP( 25 )  2  100%  11. 9%
340
Calculate maximum reflection factor R max :
The maximum acceptable course bend for a category I localizer is 15µA (1.55% DDM).
For a reflecting object at 25° azimuth the reflection coefficient (R) must be less than:
1. 55
R max   0.13
11. 9
to ensure a bend less than 15µA.
A factor, which is not taken into account in the expression for the BBP is any difference in
vertical radiation pattern of the LPDA (Figure 4 -47) in the direction to the aircraft (q =
3°) and in the direction to the reflecting object.
Quite often the vertical angle to buildings etc. is less than 3°, which gives a lower
radiation on the objects. This will result in a lower BBP than given by Figure 5.5.
Figure 5 -57 shows BBP (course sector 5°) for antenna systems NM3523B, NM3524,
NM3525 and NM3526.
BBP for 4° CS
25
20
15 NORMARC 3523B
BBP (%)
NORMARC 3524
NORMARC 3525
NORMARC 3526
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Azimuth angle referenced CL (°)
Figure 5-57 Beam Bend Potential - Course Sector 4°

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12 ELEMENTS ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3523B (SINGLE FREQUENCY)
Table 5 -2 shows the antenna spacing and phase and amplitude distribution to the
antennas.
The spacing and amplitudes are computer optimised to give radiation patterns of low
intensity inside the critical sector 10 -30° from the course line, where most of the major
reflecting objects are located.
The radiation pattern of the array is the sum of the patterns of each antenna element
pair, and is given in Figure 5 -58.
Figure 5 -59 shows the far field DDM modulation distribution.
Figure 5 -60 shows the Beam Bend Potential.
Antenna Distance m CSB ampl CSB phase ° SBO ampl SBO phase °
1 -16.90 2.40 0 0.90 -90

2 -13.90 8.10 0 2.61 -90
3 -10.90 19.00 0 4.88 -90
4 -7.91 33.50 0 6.72 -90
5 -4.77 54.90 0 7.72 -90
6 -0.95 100.00 0 15.18 -90
7 0.95 100.00 0 15.18 90
8 4.77 54.90 0 7.72 90
9 7.91 33.50 0 6.72 90
10 10.90 19.00 0 4.88 90
11 13.90 8.10 0 2.61 90
12 16.90 2.40 0 0.90 90
Table 5-2 NM 3523B 12 elements Array antenna spacing and signal distribution

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NM3523B
CSB and SBO radiation pattern
450
400
350
300
Relative field strength
250
200
150
CSB
100
SBO
50
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Azimuth angle relative CL (°)
Figure 5-58 CSB and SBO radiation patterns including LPDA
NM3523B
DDM and SDM distribution, CS = 4°
100
90
80
Modulation distribution (%)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Figure 5-59 DDM distribution

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NM3523B 12 el Array
BBP for 4° CS
20
18
16
14
12
BBP (%)
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Figure 5-60 Beam Bend Potential for 4.0° Sector Width
The Beam Bend Potential is calculated according to the formula:
SBO(  )
BBP(%)  2  100%
CSBmax
where CSBmax  436.2 (maximum relative value at j =0°).

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5.3 12 ELEMENTS ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3524 (DUAL FREQUENCY)
Table 5 -3 shows the CSB and SBO distribution amplitudes and the phases to the
antennas.
Figure 5 -61 shows the array radiation pattern for CSB and SBO course and clearance
signals.
Figure 5 -62 shows an example of lobing CSB and SBO from one antenna pair only. SBO
magnitude is scaled to CSB magnitude.
The clearance CSB pattern has a null at 42° azimuth.
Figure 5 -63 shows the DDM modulation distribution.
Antenna Distance CSB CSB SBO SBO CLR CLR CLR CLR
m ampl phase ampl phase CSB CSB SBO SBO
° ° ampl phase ampl phase °
°
1 -11.22 11.7 0 4.9 -90
2 -9.18 23.4 0 8.1 -90
3 -7.14 46.5 0 12.5 -90 20 180
4 -5.10 69.0 0 13.2 -90 10 180
5 -3.06 88.1 0 10.1 -90 50 180 11 -90
6 -1.02 100.0 0 3.8 -90 100 0 27 -90
7 1.02 100.0 0 3.8 90 100 0 27 90
8 3.06 88.1 0 10.1 90 50 180 11 90
9 5.10 69.0 0 13.2 90 10 180
10 7.14 46.5 0 12.5 90 20 180
11 9.18 23.4 0 8.1 90
12 11.22 11.7 0 4.9 90
Table 5-3 NM 3524 12 elements Array antenna spacing and signal distribution

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NM3524 CSB Course and Clearance lobing
-10
-20
Relative amplitude (dB)
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Figure 5-61 Antenna Course and Clearance lobing

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Figure 5-62 Polar diagram of CSB and SBO lobing from one antenna pair

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NM3524 Course and Clearance Modulation Distribution
100
90
80
Modulation depth (%) (DDM, SDM)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Figure 5-63 DDM distribution
NM3524 12 el Array (Two-Freq)

BBP for 4° CS
25
20
15
BBP (%)
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Figure 5-64 Beam Bend Potential

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SBO(  )
BBP(%)  2  100%
CSBmax
where CSBmax  677. 4 (maximum relative value at j =0°).

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Table 5 -4 shows the CSB and SBO distribution amplitudes and phases to the antennas.
Figure 5 -65 shows the array radiation pattern for CSB and SBO course and clearance
signals.
Figure 5 -66 shows the DDM modulation distribution.
°
1 -23.46 12.6 0 2.5 -90
2 -21.42 14.8 0 2.7 -90
3 -19.38 22.4 0 3.7 -90
4 -17.34 31.4 0 4.6 -90
5 -15.30 41.6 0 5.4 -90
6 -13.26 52.6 0 5.9 -90
7 -11.22 63.7 0 6.1 -90
8 -9.18 74.3 0 5.8 -90
9 -7.14 83.9 0 5.1 -90 20 180
10 -5.10 91.6 0 4.0 -90 10 180
11 -3.06 97.1 0 2.5 -90 50 180 11 -90
12 -1.02 100.0 0 0.9 -90 100 0 27 -90
13 1.02 100.0 0 0.9 90 100 0 27 90
14 3.06 97.1 0 2.5 90 50 180 11 90
15 5.10 91.6 0 4.0 90 10 180
16 7.14 83.9 0 5.1 90 20 180
17 9.18 74.3 0 5.8 90
18 11.22 63.7 0 6.1 90
19 13.26 52.6 0 5.9 90
20 15.30 41.6 0 5.4 90
21 17.34 31.4 0 4.6 90
22 19.38 22.4 0 3.7 90
23 21.42 14.8 0 2.7 90
24 23.46 12.6 0 2.5 90
Table 5-4 NM 3525 24 elements Array antenna spacing and signal distribution

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NM3525 CSB Course and Clearance lobing
-10
-20
-30
dB
-40
-50
-60
-70
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Figure 5-65 Antenna Course and Clearance lobing
NM3525 Course and Clearance Modulation Distribution
100
90
80
Modulation depth (%) (DDM, SDM)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Figure 5-66 DDM modulation distribution

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NM3525 24 el Array
BBP for 4° CS
12
10
8
BBP (%)
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
SBO(  )
BBP(%)  2  100%
CSBmax
where CSBmax  1371. 8 (maximum relative value at j =0°).

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5.5 16 ELEMENTS ANTENNA SYSTEM NM3526
Table 5 -5 shows the antenna spacing and phase and amplitude distribution of Course
and Clearance signals to the antennas.
Figure 5 -68 and Figure 5 -69 shows Course CSB and SBO lobing respectively.
Figure 5 -70 and Figure 5 -71 shows Clearance CSB and SBO lobing respectively.
Figure 5 -72 shows modulation distribution (DDM and SDM)
Figure 5 -73 shows Beam Bend Potential for a CS = 4°.
°
1 -19.23 13.77 0 5.32 -90 3.59 0
2 -16.09 29.61 0 6.60 -90 180 1.23 90
3 -13.13 50.57 0 8.52 -90 4.52 180 0.99 90
4 -10.34 71.13 0 8.86 -90 8.28 180 1.84 90
5 -7.73 87.64 0 7.86 -90 29.04 180 0.86 -90
6 -5.30 97.46 0 5.82 -90 3.24 180 1.40 -90
7 -3.04 100.00 0 3.38 -90 88.18 180 7.14 -90
8 -0.95 94.42 0 0.99 -90 142.40 0 29.62 -90
9 0.95 94.42 0 0.99 90 142.40 0 29.62 90
10 4.04 100.00 0 3.38 90 88.18 180 7.14 90
11 5.30 97.46 0 5.82 90 3.24 180 1.40 90
12 7.73 87.64 0 7.86 90 29.04 180 0.86 90
13 10.34 71.13 0 8.86 90 8.28 180 1.84 -90
14 13.13 50.57 0 8.52 90 4.52 180 0.99 -90
15 16.09 29.61 0 6.60 90 180 1.23 -90
16 19.23 13.77 0 5.32 90 3.59 0
Table 5-5 NM3526 16 elements Array. Antenna spacing and signal distribution (CS: 4°)

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NM3526 CSB Course lobing
-10
-20
Amplitude (dB)
-30
-40
-50
-60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Figure 5-68 CSB Course lobing (dB)
NM3526 SBO Course lobing
-5
-10
-15
Amplitude (dB)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Azimuth angle referenced CL °
Figure 5-69 SBO Course lobing (dB)

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NM3526 CSB Clearance lobing
-10
-20
Amplitude (dB)
-30
-40
-50
-60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Figure 5-70 CSB Clearance lobing (dB)
NM3526 SBO Clearance lobing
-5
-10
-15
Amplitude (dB)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Figure 5-71 SBO Clearance lobing (dB)

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NM3526 Modulation distribution
100
90
80
70
Modulation depth (%)
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Figure 5-72 Modulation distribution
NM3526 16 el Array
BBP for 4° CS
14
12
10
8
BBP(%)
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

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SBO(  )
BBP(%)  2  100%
CSBmax
where CSBmax  1088.8 (maximum relative value at j =0°).

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6 GLIDE PATH ANTENNA SYSTEMS
6.1 NULL REFERENCE ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3543

6.1.2 Principle of Operation
6.1.3 Theoretical considerations
6.1.4 Error analysis Null Reference System
6.2 SIDEBAND REFERENCE ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3544

6.3 M-ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3545

6.3.2 The Clearance signal
6.4 ANTENNA ELEMENT OFFSET

6.4.1 Null Reference Antenna System
6.4.2 Sideband Reference Antenna System
6.4.3 M-Array Antenna System
6.4.4 Forward Slope and Sideways Slope
6.4.5 Ground current

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6 GLIDE PATH ANTENNAS SYSTEMS
6.1 NULL REFERENCE SYSTEM NM 3543
6.1.1 Principle of operation
The Null Reference system employs two antenna elements, one of which is used to
radiate the SBO signal and the other the CSB. The antenna element fed with the SBO
signal is located at such a height on the mast that the second null of the vertical
radiation pattern occurs at the desired glide path angle qo.
The other antenna element is located on the mast at half the height of the first and is fed
with CSB signal. See Figure 6 -74. It produces a first lobe pattern that has its maximum
at the glide path angle. See Figure 6 -75. The pilot is directed onto the correct glide path
by information given by the difference in depth of modulation of the 90 and 150 Hz
tones.
E SBO
DDM = m150 - m 90 = 2   cos 
E CSB
where
m 90 = 90 Hz component modulation depth

m150 = 150 Hz component modulation depth
E SBO = amplitude of the SBO signal
E CSB = amplitude of the CSB signal
 = RF phase angle between ESBO and E CSB
CSB SBO
90 Hz: 0.117 180° /___
150 Hz: 0.117 0° /___
1.0 0° /___
2H
Figure 6-74 Null Reference Antenna Configuration

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CSB, SBO(90), SBO(150)
CSB (L)
1.5
Relative amplitude
0.5
SBO(150)(U) SBO(90)(U)
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-0.5
Figure 6-75 CSB and SBO lobe patterns for Null Reference antenna system
DDM
0,6
0,4
0,2
Absolute DDM
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
-0,2
-0,4
-0,6
Figure 6-76 DDM v.s. elevation angle q.

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The CSB and SBO radiation patterns are shown in Figure 6 -75.
At the glide path angle, the SBO radiation pattern has a null and hence DDM = 0. Below
the glide path angle (qo), the SBO signal has the 150 Hz components in phase with the
CSB signal; the SBO radiation pattern will give a fly-up signal below qo.
Above qo, the SBO radiation gives a fly-down signal as the SBO signal has the 90 Hz
sideband in phase with the CSB signal.
By using the expression for the radiation pattern, as derived in general antenna theory,
the CSB and SBO patterns are given by:
2
E CSB ( )  2 A CSB  sin(  H  sin  )

2
E SBO ()  2 A SBO  sin(  2 H  sin  )

By introducing

H
4  sin o
the expressions are
 sin 
E CSB ()  2 A CSB  sin(  )
2 sin o
sin 
E SBO ()  2 A SBO  sin(   )
sin o
The DDM is given by
E SBO ()
DDM  2 
E CSB ()
To obtain the required sector width of ±0.12qo for DDM = 0.0875, the amplitude ACSB and
ASBO must have a ratio given by
E SBO (o  0.12o )

0. 0875  2 
E CSB (o  0.12o )
sin. 88o
sin(   )
A SBO sin o
 0. 0437 
A CSB  sin 0. 88o
sin(  )
2 sin o
and since sin o  o

sin(  0. 88)
A SBO 2
 0. 0437   0.117
A CSB sin(   0. 88)
Figure 6-77 shows the DDM v.s. elevation angle.

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Figure 6 -78 shows the feed signal for Null-Reference system expressed as vectors:
NULLREFERENCEFEEDS
CSB SBO
150
0.117
UPPER
90
CARRIER 1.0
90 150
LOWER
Figure 6-78 Vector representation of Null-Reference feed signals
The CSB is fed to the lower antenna only with phase zero and amplitude 1.
The SBO is fed to the upper antenna with the 150 Hz sideband in-phase (0°) with the
CSB and amplitude 0.117 referenced to the carrier of the CSB.

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6.1.3 ERROR ANALYSIS NULL REFERENCE SYSTEM
The glide path angle depends on the following factors:
* The height of the upper antenna above the ground.

* The average slope of the ground in the approach sector.
* The DDM-balance of the transmitter.
The glide path angle qo is given by

sin(o   ) 
4H
where a is the average slope of the ground, a is positive for a down-slope. H is half
the height of the upper antenna above the reflecting ground plane.
In practice, only H could change during the seasons due to changing reflection properties
of the ground (from a dry sand soil to a wet ground, or a snow layer). If the height H is
varying 30 cm, the glide path angle will change by approximately 0.24°, which is just
above the Cat. I alarm limit.
The RF phase between the SBO and CSB signals (f) has only effect on the sector width,
accordingly the formula
2 E SBO
DDM   cos 
E CSB
However, f is not critical. A 20° phase error will only increase the sector width by 6%.
The Cat.I alarm limit is about 30%.
Also the amplitude ratio between the SBO and CSB signals will have effect on the sector
width only. A 2 dB change will change the width by about 30%.

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6.2 SIDEBAND REFERENCE SYSTEM NM 3544
CSB SBO
90 Hz : 0.117 180° /___

150 Hz : 0.117 0° /___
3H__
2
90 Hz: 0.117 0° /___

1.0 0° /___ 150 Hz: 0.117 180° /___
__H
2
Figure 6-79 Sideband Reference Antenna Configuration
Figure 6 -79 shows the antenna heights and feeding configuration.
The CSB and SBO radiation patterns are shown in Figure 6 -80. Only the lower antenna
element radiates the CSB signal. At the glide path angle, the SBO radiations from the two
elements are of identical amplitude but 180° out of phase.
Below the glide path angle qo, the radiation from the upper element dominates. As this
SBO signal has the 150 Hz sideband in phase with the CSB signal, the SBO radiation
pattern will give a fly-up signal below qo.
Above qo, the SBO radiation from the lower element dominates and gives a fly-down
signal as this SBO signal has the 90 Hz sideband in phase with the CSB signal.

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By using the expression for the radiation pattern, the CSB and SBO patterns are given
by:
2
E CSB ( )  2 A CSB  sin(  0. 5H  sin  )

2 2
E SBO ()  2 A SBO  sin(  0. 5H  sin )  2 A SBO  sin( 1. 5H  sin )
 

By introducing H
4  sin o
 sin 
the expressions are E CSB ( )  2 A CSB  sin(  )
4 sin o
 sin  3 sin 
E SBO (  )  2 A SBO  sin(  )  sin(  )
4 sin o 4 sin o
CSB, SBO
CSB(L)
1.5
Relative amplitude
0.5
SBO
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-0.5
Figure 6-80 CSB and SBO lobe pattern for Sideband Reference Antenna system

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The DDM is given by:
E SBO ()
DDM  2 
E CSB ()
To obtain the required sector width of ± 0.12qo for DDM = 0.0875, the amplitude ACSB
and ASBO must have a ratio given by:
E SBO (o  0.12o )

0. 0875  2 
E CSB (o  0.12o )
 sin( 0. 88o )
sin(  )
A SBO 4 sin o
 0. 0437 
A CSB  sin( 0. 88o ) 3 sin( 0. 88o )
sin(  )  sin(  )

sin(  0. 88)
A SBO 4
 0. 0437   0.117
A CSB  3
sin(  0. 88)  sin(  0. 88)
4 4

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shows the radiation pattern for lower and upper antenna CSB and SBO distribution
(upper diagram) and Figure 6 -81 shows the resultant DDM distribution.
CSB(L)
2,5
2
Relative amplitude
1,5
0,5 SBO(150)(U)
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
-0,5 SBO(150)(L)
Figure STYLEREF 1 \s 6- SEQ Figure \* ARABIC \s 1 8 CSB and SBO element radiation
pattern for Sideband Reference system
DDM
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
Absolute DDM
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
Figure 6-81 The DDM distribution with normal feeding

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Figure 6 -82 shows the feed signals of Sideband Reference system expressed as vectors:
SIDEBAND REFERENCE FEEDS
CSB SBO
150
0.117
UPPER
90
CARRIER 1.0
90 150
90
0.117 LOWER
150
Figure 6-82 Vector representation of Sideband Reference feed signals
The CSB is fed to the lower antenna only with phase zero and amplitude 1.
The SBO is fed to lower and upper antenna with amplitude 0.117 referenced to the
carrier of the CSB.
The upper antenna 150 Hz sideband is in-phase (0°) with the CSB.
The lower antenna 150 Hz sideband is out-of-phase (180°) with the CSB.

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6.3 M-ARRAY ANTENNA SYSTEM NM 3545
CSB SBO CSB CLR
90 Hz: 0.059 0° /___

150 Hz: 0.059 180° /___ 0.2 0° /___
90 Hz: 0.117 180° /___

0.5 180°/___ 150 Hz: 0.117 0° /___
3H
90 Hz: 0.059 0° /___
1.0 0° /___ 150 Hz: 0.059 180° /___ 0.2 0° /___
2H
Figure 6-83 M-array Antenna Configuration
Figure 6 -83 shows the antenna heights and feeding configuration.
The CSB and SBO radiation patterns are shown in Figure 6 -86. Only the lower and
middle antenna elements radiate the CSB signal.
At the glide path angle qo, the SBO radiation from the middle element is zero, and from
the upper and lower elements the radiations are of identical amplitude but 180° out-of-
phase giving a null in the composite SBO radiation pattern.
By using the expression for the radiation pattern the CSB and SBO patterns are given by:
2 2
E CSB ()  2 A CSB (sin(  H  sin )  0. 5 sin(  2 H  sin ))
 
2 2 2
E SBO ()  2 A SBO ( 0. 5 sin(  H  sin )  sin(  2 H  sin )  0. 5 sin(  3H  sin ))
  

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By introducing

H
4 sin o
and sinq =q, sinqo = qo which is a good approximation for small angles, the radiation
patterns can be expressed as
  
E CSB ( )  2 A CSB (sin(  )  0. 5 sin(   ))
2 o o
   3 
E SBO ( )  2 A SBO ( 0. 5 sin(  )  sin(   )  0. 5 sin(  ))
2 o o 2 o
Figure 6 -84 shows the CSB element patterns.
Figure 6 -85 shows the SBO element patterns.

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CSB
1.5
1
Relative amplitude
0.5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-0.5
-1
Figure 6-84 CSB element patterns
SBO(150)
0.25
0.2 M
0.15
0.1
Relative amplitude
0.05
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-0.05
-0.1
U L
-0.15
-0.2
-0.25
Figure 6-85 SBO element patterns.

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CSB, SBO (90), SBO(150)
2.5
CSB
2
Relative amplitude
1.5
0.5 SBO(90)
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-0.5
SBO(150)
Figure 6-86 CSB and SBO radiation pattern for M-array System
The DDM is given by:
E SBO ()
DDM  2 
E CSB ()
To obtain the required sector width of ± 0.12qo for DDM = 0.0875, the amplitude ACSB
and ASBO must have a ratio given by:
E SBO (o  0.12o )

0. 0875  2 
E CSB (o  0.12o )
 sin( 0. 88o )
sin(  )
A SBO 4 sin o
 0. 0437 
A CSB  sin( 0. 88o ) 3 sin( 0. 88o )
sin(  )  sin(  )

sin(  0. 88)
A SBO 4
 0. 0437   0.117
A CSB  3
sin(  0. 88)  sin(  0. 88)
4 4

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Figure 6 -87 shows the DDM distribution v.s. glide path angle.
DDM
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
Absolute DDM
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
Figure 6-87 DDM distribution.

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Figure 6 -88 shows the feed signals for M-Array system expressed as vectors:
M-ARRAY FEEDS
CSB SBO CLR
0.2
90
0.059 UPPER
150
CARRIER 0.5
150
0.117 MIDDLE
90 150
90
CARRIER 1.0
90 150
90 0.2
0.059 LOWER
150
Figure 6-88 Vector representation of M-Array feed signals
The CSB is referenced to the lower antenna with amplitude 1 and zero phases. The CSB
to middle antenna is one half (-6dB) and the phase is180°.
The SBO to middle antenna is 0.117 referenced to the Carrier of the CSB to lower
antenna, and the phase is zero for the 150 Hz components.
The SBO to upper and lower antenna is one half (-6dB) of the SBO to middle antenna
and the phase is 180°.
The clearance signal (CLR CSB) is fed to upper and lower antennas only. The amplitudes
are equal, and phase between lower and upper feed is zero.

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6.3.2 The Clearance signal
For low elevation angles, the CSB radiation intensity is too low to give the required field
strength.
To overcome this problem, a separate transmitter generating a "fly-up" signal is used to

create a strong signal below 1.5° angle.
The carrier frequency of the CLR signal is nominally 15 kHz below the Course carrier
frequency.
The modulation depth is 20% 90 Hz and 60% 150 Hz i.e. 343 µA "fly-up".
The aircraft receiver's detector is capturing the stronger of the two carriers (CSB and
CLR) thus suppressing the weakest signal by approximately the square of the ratio
between the CSB and CLR carrier levels.
The CLR signal is fed to the Lower and Upper antenna elements, which result in a
radiation, pattern having a null at the Glide Path Angle qo.
The radiation pattern is
  3 
E CLR  2 A CLR (sin   sin  )
2 o 2 o
A CLR  0. 2 A CSB
Figure 6 -89 shows the CLR element patterns and the resultant CLR signal.
CLEARANCE
0.8
0.6
L
0.4
Relative amplitude
0.2
CLR
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
-0.2
U
-0.4
Figure 6-89 M-Array Clearance Far Field Radiation Pattern

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6.4 ANTENNA ELEMENT OFFSET
Since the glide path antenna is of the order of 10 m high, it cannot be sited on or close
to the runway surface. Typically it is located 120 m to the side of the runway and
opposite the required touchdown point.
This amount of antenna offset has only a small effect on the signal quality. The most
noticeable effect is that the locus of zero DDM is no longer an exactly straight line but
has a hyperbolic bend or "flare" over the final few hundred meters.
To compensate for this effect the antenna elements are offset. This offset is such that the
distance from each of the elements to the centreline of the runway adjacent to the mast
is the same.
To calculate the offset, use Figure 6 -90, which gives the offset equal to:
h 22  h 12 4H 2  H 2 3H 2
Offset =  
2d 2d 2d
where d = distance from the base of the antenna mast to the centre line
h1 = height of lower antenna element (H)
h2 = height of upper antenna element (2H)
A2
h2
A1
h1
RWY
Figure 6-90 Geometric illustration of antenna element offset

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Taking into account the sideways slope (SSL) of the reflection plane between the
runway and GP mast the offset value should be modified by the factor S:
S  H sin(SSL)
which is subtracted from the offset value calculated for a perfect horizontal plane:
H2
Offset A1 = 1.5 S
d
SSL is defined as positive when there is a downward slope from the centreline to the
GP mast.
6.4.1 Null Reference Antenna System
H2
Offset A1 = 1.5 S
d
6.4.2 Sideband Reference Antenna System
(1.5H) 2  (0.5H)2 H 2

2d d
H2
Offset A1 = S
d
6.4.3 M-Array Antenna System
(3H) 2  (2H)2 H2
 2.5  for the upper
2d d
H 2  (2H)2 H2
 1.5  for the lower
2d d
H2
Offset A 3 = 2.5  S
d
H2
Offset A1 = -1.5  S
d
where S  H sin (SSL)

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6.4.4 Forward Slope and Sideways Slope
Reflection plan Forward slope, (-)down

e
(FSL)
Figure 6-91 Definition of Forward Slope (FSL)
Forward slope: The average forward slope (FSL) of the Beam Forming Area in front of the
GP antenna mast.
Runway
Sideways slope
(+) (SSL)
Figure 6-92 Definition of Sideways Slope (SSL)

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Sideways slope: The average sideways (cross-) slope (SSL) of the Beam Forming Area in
front of the GP antenna mast.

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6.4.5 Ground current
The H-field from each antenna element is inducing ground currents in front of the glide
Path antenna system.
These currents are generating the signals, which we have previously modelled as image
antenna signals.
The ground currents can be decomposed into CSB and SBO currents.
Figure 6 -93 shows SBO ground currents for Null Reference, Sideband Reference and M-
Array antenna systems.
The 0 dB reference level is equivalent to a ground current level which will cause a bend
of maximum 4µA if the ground plane ended at this distance from the GP.
SBO GROUND CURRENT
20
Relative ground current (dB)
15
10
5
Null Reference
0
SB Reference
-5
M-array
-10
-15
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Distance from glide path antenna (m)
Figure 6-93 Relative SBO ground current referenced to the critical level 0 dB

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7. MONITORING
7.1 LOCALIZER MONITORING

7.1.1 General
7.1.2 Principal description of Monitor Network Signal processing
7.2 GLIDE PATH MONITORING

7.2.1 Integral Monitoring.
7.3 GLIDE PATH NEAR FIELD MONITORING

7.3.1 Theoretical analysis
7.3.2 Null Reference Antenna System NF monitor considerations
7.3.3 Sideband Reference Antenna System NF monitor considerations
7.3.4 M/Array Antenna system NF monitor considerations
Null Reference Array DDM contours (2 pages)

Sideband Reference Array DDM contours (2 pages)
Sideband Reference Array SBO contours (2 pages)
M/array DDM contours (2 pages)
M-Array SBO Field contours (2 pages)

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7 MONITORING
7.1 Localizer Monitoring

7.1.1 General
To ensure correct operation of the localizer, it is monitored in three different ways. A

near field antenna monitors the course line, which is located about 50 to 200 m in
front of the antenna system.
The course line is also monitored by an integral monitor. This is obtained by sampling
the signal in each antenna element and combining them in-phase in a monitor network to
simulate the far field course line.
An azimuth angle equal to the course sector to the right of the course line is also
simulated in the monitor network. Hence, the course sector width and displacement
sensitivity can be monitored.
7.1.2 Principal description of Monitor Network Signal processing
The Six Elements Monitor Network MO416 will be used as an example of signal
throughput description.
The network has an input for each return signal from the antenna.
In-phase power splitters provide two paths from each input:
One path is for the course line combiner and the second path for the course sector
combiner. Figure 7 -94.
For the course line, all signal paths from the antenna elements to the CL output of the
network must be of equal electrical length.
All course line paths within the network are made equal, and all monitoring cables
between antenna and network must have the same electrical length.
To simulate a given course sector width the signal from each antenna must be given a
phase shift q, depending on the element offset from the course line. This phase shift,
relative to a fictious antenna element on the course line is
CS
 n  a n sin
2
where a n is the element offset (in electrical degrees), see Figure 7 -94.
This phase shift has been taken care of by 50W delay lines laid out on the micro strip
board, using element no. 1 as reference.
Since these delays will be exact for one course sector width and one frequency only, a
phase shifter is added to cover a range of sector widths over the localizer band.

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Offset El. degrees
a1 1050
a2 640
a3 157
a4 157
a5 640
a6 1050
CS__
2
Antenna
elements  4 5 6
1 2 3
a
Figure 7-94 Simulation of Course Sector Monitor
The only adjustable components in the monitor network are the two-phase shifters PH1
and PH2, for course line and course sector respectively.
These must be adjusted on site following completion of the localizer antenna system
trimming.
Phase PH1 is adjusted to give 0% DDM (difference in depth of modulation) and PH2 is
adjusted to give 15.5% DDM in the monitor receiver.

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7.2 GLIDE PATH MONITORING
7.2.1 Integral monitoring
The signals from the pickup probes, which are proportional to the radiated signals from
the antenna elements, are fed through the equal length monitor cables to the Monitor
Network.
The far field Glide Path Angle, the lower Sector Width and the Clearance (if applicable)
are simulated in the network by combination of the signals.
In order to simulate a specific monitor point in the far field we monitor the signal from
each antenna with correct level and phase and then combine the signals into one output
signal.
To obtain the correct signal level we calculate for the angle of interest (f.ex. 2.3°) the
relative level according to the formula:
2
E a  sin( H a sin  )

where H a is the antenna height.
For frequency 332 MHz and Lower Antenna height 4.31 m, the following signal levels for
q = 2.3° will be:
E L  0. 933 (0 dB), 0° phase

E M  0. 671 (-2.9 dB), 0° phase
E U  0. 450 (-6.3 dB), 180° phase
The diagram below shows the lobing for each antenna in the M-Array system according
to the formula give above:
Upper ant.
1
0.933
0.9
0.8
0.7
Middle ant. 0.671
0.6
0.5
-0.45
0.4
0.3 Lower ant.
0.2
0.1
0
0 1 2 2.3° 3 4 5 6

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The monitor network should include the above given attenuation values for Middle
Antenna (2.9 dB) and Upper Antenna (6.3 dB) referenced to Lower Antenna (0 dB). The
signal path must also include a delay of 180° for Upper Antenna return signal.

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7.3 GLIDE PATH NEAR FIELD MONITORING
7.3.1 Theoretical analysis
The near field monitor measures variations of the radiated signals, which may result from
alterations in the condition of the ground near to the antenna system or mechanical
misalignment of the antenna elements.
The distance to the monitor antenna is so short that there will be a large phase error
caused by difference between the path lengths to the antenna elements.
This phase error will result in large variations of the DDM along the 3° path, depending
on the distance for the radiating antenna elements.
The phase error between one antenna and its image antenna will be calculated in the
following, based on Figure 7 -96.
A
d
M
h
m
0-
L
r
h
A'
Figure 7-95 Path lengths from an Antenna element A and it's Image A'
to a Monitor point M
The monitor antenna height m expressed by distance L and elevation angle q is:
m  L tan 
The electrical distance of the direct signal  d is:
2
 d  L2  ( h  m ) 2 


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In the expression of  r , a 180° phase shift caused by the ground reflection, must be
included.
The electrical distance of the reflected signal r is:
2
 r  L2  ( h  m ) 2  

The phase of the total received signal at the monitor point M will be as shown in Figure 7
-96.
r  d
M 
2
oI r oI M
oI d
Figure 7-96 The formation of the Phase of the total signal at M
The phase error  MU   ML as a function of the distance L from the antenna system is
shown in Figure 7 -97 for q = 3°.

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Null Reference System
990
900
810
Phase error (°)
720
630
540
450
360
270
180
90
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
Forward distance (m)
Sideband Reference System
720
630
Phase error (°)
540
450
360
270
180
90
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
M-Array System
990
900
Phase Error (°)
810
720
630
540
450
360
270
180
90
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Figure 7-97 The phase error vs. the distance to the antenna system for
Null Reference, Sideband Reference and M-Array antenna systems

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7.3.2 Null Reference Antenna System Near Field Monitor considerations
To monitor the glide path angle, the phase error should be 0° or 360°. However, none of
the distances are convenient.
For a nearly 0° phase error the distance must be more than 500 m which gives a very
high monitor antenna.
For 360° phase error, the distance is 30 m. This very short distance results in a 16°
elevation angle to the ground reflected signal from the upper antenna element.
The ground reflection coefficient could be as small as 0.6 for this reflected signal which
will give an unacceptable error.
The monitor position chosen is given by 180° phase error. For this phase error, the
monitor antenna must be located at approximately 62 m to obtain a DDM = 0.
The correlation between the guidance signal received at the monitor position and in the
far field, for different errors in the antenna system, is good. However, due to the 180°
phase error the sense is opposite.
The DDM distribution around the monitor point is given in Figure 7 -98.
Null Reference System
25
20
15 150 Hz
10
5
DDM (%)
0
-5 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
-10
-15
-20 90 Hz
-25
Figure 7-98 DDM distribution at 62 m from the antenna system

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7.3.3 Sideband Reference Antenna System Near Field Monitor considerations
To monitor the glide path angle, the phase error should be 0° of 360°. However, none of
the distances are convenient.
For a nearly 0 phase error, the distance must be more than 500 m which gives a very
high monitor antenna.
For 360° phase error the distance is 21 m. This very short distance results in a 20°
elevation angel to the ground reflected signal from the upper antenna element.
The ground reflection coefficient could be as small as 0.6 for this reflected signal which
will give an unacceptable error.
The monitor position chosen is given by 180° phase error. For this phase error, the
monitor antenna must be located at approximately 41 m and at 2q (6°) to obtain a DDM
= 0.
The correlation between the guidance signal received at the monitor position and in the
far field, for different errors in the antenna system, is good.
However, above and below the monitor position there is a flydown signal.
The DDM distribution around the monitor position is given in Figure 7 -99.
Sideband Reference System
-5
90 Hz
-10
DDM (%)
-15
-20
-25
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
Elevation Angle (°)
Figure 7-99 DDM distribution at 42 m and 6° elevation
As shown in the figure, the DDM is not exactly zero at 6°, but 0.8%. The reason is
significant difference in signal attenuation from the two elements at this short distance.
To summarize, Table 7 -6 shows the monitor alarm conditions for different errors in the
transmitter and antenna distribution system.
Far Field Near Field

Parameter GP alarm SW alarm 41.2 m GP alarm
SBO/CSB ratio 2.0 dB
SBO/CSB phase 41°
Au/Al ratio 2.0 dB 2.5 dB 2.0 dB
Au/Al phase 30° 45° 40°
Wet snow layer 30 cm >50 cm 40 cm
Table 7-6 Monitor alarm conditions, Sideband Reference System.

( 3° ±0.22° and 0.72° ±0.18°)

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7.3.4 M-Array Antenna System Near Field Monitor considerations
To monitor the glide path angle, the phase error should be 0° or 360°. For a nearly 0°
phase error, the distance must be more than 1000 m which gives a very high monitor
antenna. For 360° phase error, the distance is approximately 82 m.
The monitor position used by NORMARC is given by a 360° phase error.

The correlation between the guidance signal received at the monitor position and the far
field, for different errors in the antenna system, is good.
The DDM distribution around the monitor point is given in Figure 7 -100 .
M-Array System
10
5
150 Hz
0
2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
DDM (%)
-5
-10 90 Hz
-15
-20
-25
Figure 7-100 DDM distribution at 82 m from the antenna system
Table 7 -7 shows the monitor alarm conditions for different errors in the transmitter and
antenna system.
Parameter GP alarm SW alarm Low Clearance

SBO/CSB ratio ±2.0 dB
SBO/CSB phase ±40°
Au/Am ratio ±2.5 dB
Au/Am phase ±57°
Al/Am ratio ±3.5 dB ±0.8 dB ±0.6 dB
Al/Am phase ±57° ±20° ±15°
Wet snow layer 60 cm
Table 7-7 Monitor alarm conditions, M-Array System

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8. FLIGHT INSPECTION
8.1 REQUIREMENTS AND TOLERANCES
8.2 MULTIPATH ANALYSIS
8.3 MONITOR ALARM LIMITS
Reprints from Doc. 8071 Volume II

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8 FLIGHT INSPECTION
Adequate monitoring, ground testing and maintenance, on a routine and continuing

basis, should be normal means of ensuring that the ILS signal-in-space performs within
the specified tolerances, and that the operational integrity and serviceability of the ILS
facility is maintained. The purpose of the flight inspection should be to:
* Confirm the correctness of the setting of essential signal-in-space parameters, and

determine the operational safety and acceptability of the ILS installation.
* Periodically correlate signal patterns observed in flight and from the ground.
The flight-testing is sufficiently extensive to determine the effects, which the ground
environment will have on the facility performance.
The most common effect is reflections of the radiated signal (multipath), which give
“bends”, or "scalloping" on the course line or glide path structure. See Figure 8 -101.
Another effect of the environment is shadowing of the radiated signal, which will give a
reduction in the signal strength in certain sectors.
Bend
Scalloping
Figure 8-101 Roughness, scalloping and bend on the course structure
8.1 Requirements and tolerances
The requirements and tolerances for flight inspection are given in the ICAO Document
8071, volume II. A summary of the requirements is reproduced on the following pages.

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8.2 Multipath analysis
The airborne receiver receives both the direct radiated, and the reflected signals.
The RF phase between the signals is given by the difference in path lengths and the
phase of the reflection coefficient. As the aircraft flies along a flight path the difference in
path lengths varies which gives a change of the RF phase difference. This results in a
variation in DDM of the received signal.
The DDM can be calculated in the following way:
2 E SBO
DDM  cos 
E CSB
where:
E SBO  E SBO ( direct )  E SBO ( reflected)
E CSB  E CSB ( direct )  E CSB ( reflected )
  RF phase between ESBO and E CSB
The path structure is mainly of interest at the course line or glide path angle where
E SBO ( direct )  0 .The reflected signal is given by the radiation in the direction of the
reflecting object (j') and the reflection coefficient r.
Hence,
2E SBO ( ' )

DDM   cos 
E CSB ( 0 )  E CSB ( ' )
As E CSB ( 0 ) is the maximum or near the maximum radiation, and r is in the order of 0.1
E CSB ( 0 )  E CSB (' ) .
Hence,
2E SBO (' )

DDM   cos 
E CSB ( 0 )
where g is the phase between the reflected SBO signal and the directly radiated CSB
signal. The phase g may vary several periods along the flight path, which results in a
variation of DDM through positive and negative values.
The DDM structure, as measured along a flight path (CL or GP) is given on a flight
recording. An example is shown in Figure 8 -102.

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Figure 8-102 DDM structure
The bend period gives information on the direction to the reflecting object. Based upon
some trigonometric calculations, the direction to the reflecting object is given by:

cos  1 

and
 1

 1  cos 
where l is the electrical wave length in meters,

and L is the bend wavelength in meters.
GP
LLZ

Figure 8-103 The angle b to the reflecting object

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As shown in Figure 8 -103 the angle b varies along the flight path. The angle is
maximum when the aircraft passes the object and the bend wavelength is at a minimum.
This information is of help in analysing a flight record with significant bends.
By using the equation for cosb (above) for different sections of a flight path, distances
which give several values for b, the reflecting object can in most cases be pinpointed by
the crossing point of the lines from the aircraft to the object.
On a flight recording of the DDM structure the peak amplitudes will be attenuated as a
function of the aircraft’s ground speed according to the formula:
1
Attenuation: 
1  896(1  cos ) 2

LLZ
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
Attenuation
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Angle to reflected signal (°)
Figure 8-104 Attenuation of localizer beam bends caused by the aircraft ground
speed of 105 knots

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8.3 MONITOR ALARM LIMITS
Interpreted from Manual of Testing of Radio Navigation Aids, Volume II.
LOCALIZER
Displacement Sensitivity DS = 0.145% DDM/meter at ILS Reference Datum.
CL alarm Cat I: 10. 5m  0.145  1. 52%DDM  14. 7A
CL alarm Cat II: 7. 5m  0.145  1. 09%DDM  10. 5A
CL alarm Cat III: 6. 0 m  0.145  0. 87%DDM  8. 4 A
DS alarm Cat I, II: 17%:  2. 64%DDM  25. 5A
DS alarm Cat III: 10%:  1. 55%DDM  15A
GLIDE PATH
75A
CL alarm Cat I, II, III:  0. 075  46. 9A
0. 36
75A
DS alarm Cat I:  0. 0375  23. 4 A
0. 36
DS alarm Cat II, III: 25% of 8.75% DDM =  2.19% DDM  18.7 A

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9. EXERCISES

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9 EXERCISES
1. LLZ
Course Sector width CS= 5.5°
At azimuth angle φ the DDM = 13.2%
Calculate angle φ (°).
2. LLZ
CS = 4°. Calculate DDM at 2° azimuth
a) With no phasing error
b) With 30° SBO/CSB phasing error
3. LLZ
At Φ = 1° (azimuth) the SBO and CSB relative amplitudes are 0.26 and 10
respectively.
Calculate DDM and CS.
4. LLZ
CS = 4.5°. Calculate DDM 1.8° to the left of CL seen from the aircraft.
(DDM in %, µA)

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5. LLZ
CS = 4.5°. At 0.6° azimuth to the left seen from the aircraft calculate
a) DDM
b) m90, m150 (modulation depth)
6. In front of a LLZ the DDM is 10.0% 2° from the CL.

Calculate CS.
7. GP
Glide path angle (GPA = 3°). The sector width (SW) is 0.75°. At SW/2 points DDM
is 75µA. Calculate DDM at 0.36° below GPA (Annex 10 half sector width).
8. GP
GPA = 3°. SW = 0.72°. GPA alarm limits 0.14°.
Calculate DDM alarm limit.

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9. One antenna pair only from a LLZ array is radiating:
f= 110.3MHz d = 1.19m
CSB SBO |
10∟0° 1.6∟-90° d |
|
10∟0° 1.6∟+90° d | Ф = 3°
Calculate DDM in point P (far field) at 3° azimuth.
10. LZZ above the ground.
h
Θ
λ = 2.73m
θ = 3°
a) If antenna height (h) is increased from 2m to 3m what is the net increase in

field strength (dB) in point P (far field)?
b) Increase (h) further from 3m to 4m. Calculate increased field strength.

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11. GP
Θo = 3°
At 0.12 Θo below path DDM is 60µA.
Calculate the sector width (SW).
12. NULL REF GP

0 DDM (Θo)
+150µA (+17.5% DDM)
Θ° = 2.26°
At 2.26° elevation DDM is + 17.5%.

A phase error of 27° is introduced between SBO and CSB.
a) Calculate new DDM at Θ = 2.26°.
b) What is the effect of the de-phasing at Θo?
Θo
17.5%DDM (SW)
c) Calculate the modulation depth m90, m150 at SW = 17.5% DDM.

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13. NORMARC 3523
CL
A5 A6 A7 A8
CSB 10∟0° 18∟0° 18∟0° 10∟0°

SBO90 1.03∟90° 2.33∟90° 2.33∟-90° 1.03∟-90°
SBO150 1.03∟-90° 2.33∟-90° 2.33∟90° 1.03∟90°
Calculate DDM in A5, A6, A7 and A8.
a) With normal radiation.

b) With 90°-stub in SBO.
14. For a localizer with CS= 5° what is the DDM and SDM at
a) 0° (CL)
b) 2.5° azimuth.
c) 5.0° azimuth.

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15.
a) Calculate the SBO power for a localizer having a carrier power of 10W.
b) What is the CSB power?
16. NULL-REF GP
GPA: Θo = 3°
f = 332.3MHz
SBO = 0.117 (ASBO)
CSB = 1 (ACSB)
a) Calculate antenna height (spacing).
b) Calculate SBO and CSB relative amplitudes at θ = 2.6° (elevation).
c) Calculate DDM at Θ = 2.6° (µA, % DDM).

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17. Power density – Field Strength
h
Θ
From a λ/2 dipole antenna 1 watt is transmitted at frequency 329 MHz. Distance to
receiver (aircraft) is 25 Nm.
Antenna height: h = 1m
El. Angle: Θ = 3°
Tx antenna gain: 1.64 (ref isotropic antenna)
Calculate power density (watts/m²) and field strength (volts/m) in point P (receiver
position).

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18. NULL REF.
Θo =3.1°
-< Θ SW/2 +75µA
h 0.372
f=335 MHz
-<
h 1°
-
FSL = -0.2°
a) Calculate antenna spacing h
b) Calculate SBO/CSB (voltage ratio)
c) Calculate CDI (µA) at θ = 1.0° elevation.

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APPENDIX A
Coaxial cable.
All cables used by NORMARC ILS have 50W impedance. Table A - shows the
characteristics of different cables.
Type Colour Dielectric Dielectric Phase Attenuation/100 m Phase

constant velocity 110 MHz 330 MHz stability
(dB) (ppm/°C)
(dB)
RG-142 Brown PTEE 2.1 0.69 12 25 appr. 90
RG-214 Black PE 2.3 0.66 7 13 appr. 200*
RG-223 Black PE 2.3 0.66 16 29 appr.400
RG-402 Copper PTEE 2.1 0.69 12 25 appr. 30
CF ¼" Black PE-foam 1.5 0.82 4.6 8.3 appr. 30
CF ½" Black PE-foam 1.5 0.82 2.5 5.0 appr. 30
Table A - Characteristics of coaxial cables
*) With artificial ageing, the stability will be increased to approximately 100 ppm/°.
The phase stability b (ppm/°C) gives information of the change of electrical length with
temperature.
In several parts of the ILS system a good phase tracking between cables is important. If
the changes of the lengths are different, it could result in phase errors, which are not
acceptable.
The larger the ppm/°C, the higher the probability of having cables with a different
ppm/°C, and the more critical it is to have the cables in the same temperature
environment.
The phase variation with temperature and the length of the cable is given by:
L
  T  360  10 6 (deg rees)

where
b = stability given in ppm/°C
T = temperature change in °C
L = cable length in meters
l = wave length in the cable (meters)
As an example, consider two 20 m long CF ¼" cables operating at 330 MHz. A 10°
difference in the temperature of the cables will give a phase difference a:
20
  30 10  360 10 6  2. 9
0. 75

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The relationship between phase velocity (v) and dielectric constant (e) is:
1
v

Example.
Find the mechanical length (L) of a CF ¼" cable equivalent to 1° phase delay at 330 MHz.
300 1
 ( cable)   (m)
f ( MHz ) 
300 1
 ( cable )    0. 74 m
330 1. 5
0. 74 1000( mm )
L  2. 06 mm / 
360
110.1 MHz 332.0 MHz

Cable mm/° °/cm mm/° °/cm
CF ¼" / CF ½" 6.18 1.62 2.05 4.88
RG-142 / 402 5.22 1.91 1.73 5.77
RG-214 / 223 4.99 2.00 1.66 6.04
Table A - Phase delay for different cables

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APPENDIX B
90 Hz , 150 Hz Modulation tones
0.8
0.6
0.4
Relative amplitude
0.2
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1
Time (mS)
90 Hz, 150 Hz Composite
2.000
1.857 1.857
1.500
1.000
0.872 0.872
Relative amplitude
0.500
0.000
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-0.500
-1.000
-1.500
-2.000
Time (mS)
Figure B - Perfect 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulation tones and envelope,

zero phase start point.

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90 Hz , 150 Hz Modulation tones
0.8
0.6
0.4
Relative amplitude
0.2
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1
Time (mS)
90 Hz, 150 Hz Composite
2.000
1.899 1.806
1.500
1.000 0.976
0.767
Relative amplitude
0.500
0.000
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-0.500
-1.000
-1.500
-2.000
Time (mS)
Figure B - +10° phase error (90 Hz) in reference to 150 Hz, and the
resulting envelope

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APPENDIX C
The M-array Family.
To obtain a null in the SBO pattern at q0 no more nulls inside 2q0 and a correct DDM
curve, the three antenna elements must be at H, 2H and 3H.
For the standard M-array, the radiation patterns have the form
 sin 
E SBO  K  0.5 sin   sin 2   0.5 sin 3  ,  
2 sin  0
Using trigonometric identity this can be arranged as
E SBO  sin 2  cos   1
This is exactly the SBO pattern for a Null Reference system multiplied by a modified term
G(  )  cos   1
Similarly for the CSB pattern
E CSB  sin  cos   1
Then since
2 E SBO 2 K sin 2 
DDM  
E CSB sin 
  sin  
DDM  4 K cos   0.468 cos 
 2 sin  0 
(To obtain the correct sensitivity, K = 0.117).
This shows that provided SBO and CSB radiation patterns are multiplied by the same
factor G then DDM is exactly the same as for the Null Reference at all angles.
The factor G increases the field at high angles and reduces the field at low angles to give
the characteristic M-array scooping.
Other possible arrays can be derived by an alternative choice of G. For example G = 1 for
1
Null Reference and G for Sideband Reference.
( 2 cos( 0. 54  )
For a 3-element array the form of the factor G is G  x cos   1 where x can have any
value provided G does not go to zero for any elevation angle below 6°.

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The SBO radiation pattern then has
E SBO  K sin 2  x cos   1
 K  0.5x sin   sin 2   0.5 sin 3 

similarly
E CSB  K (sin   0. 5x sin 2  )
Factor G can be designed to give low radiation just above the ground and hence minimize
the induced ground currents at a specified distance from the array.
By choosing
G  1.17e j37 cos   1
the induced ground currents from the upper and lower antenna elements just cancel the
induced ground current from the middle antenna at 390l from the array.
The Modified M-array is a system designed with a SBO ground current null at 390l (350
m) from the array.
Figure C- shows the normalized SBO ground current for Modified M-array along with the
Null Reference and M-Array for comparison.
15
10
Normalized ground current (dB)
5
Null Ref.
0
M-array
-5
3G
-10
-15
-20
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Distance from Glide Path antenna (wavelengths)
Figure C- SBO ground current distribution

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NORMARC 7000 ILS

ILS PRINCIPLES AND EQUIPMENT THEORY

Park Air Systems AS Name Signature Date

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

Issue ECO Date/Year Author Based on document

Issue Paragraph Paragraph Heading/Description of Change

 Copyright 2002 Park Air Systems AS

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

4 ILS ANTENNA THEORY...........................................................................51

5 LOCALIZER ANTENNA SYSTEMS..........................................................69

6 GLIDE PATH ANTENNAS SYSTEMS......................................................97

APPENDIX A........................................................................................................... 149

APPENDIX B........................................................................................................... 151

APPENDIX C........................................................................................................... 153

ICAO Annex 10 (Partial)............................................................................................155

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

NORMARC ILS NORMARC 7000 ILS

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

NORMARC ILS NORMARC 7000 ILS

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

NORMARC ILS NORMARC 7000 ILS

1.1 System description

Because of the worldwide-adopted ICAO’s performance specifications, any ILS-equipped

Figure 1-1 Typical location of ILS stations

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

The radiation pattern is amplitude modulated by a 400 Hz tone keyed by dashes at a

1.2 Functional analysis of ILS approach and landing

NORMARC ILS NORMARC 7000 ILS

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

Category Non- I II IIIA IIIB IIIC

Figure 1-2 Operation Performance Categories

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Paragraph Item Requirements

3.1.3.2.2. Polarization Horizontal. The vertical

3.1.3.3. Coverage In the coverage volume

3.1.3.4. Course structure See figure 1.3.

3.1.3.6. Course Alignment The mean course line shall

3.1.3.7.2-3. Displacement The DS within the half

3.1.3.7.4. Clearance From the angle where the

NORMARC 7000 ILS NORMARC ILS

Paragraph Item Requirements

3.1.5.3. Coverage The minimum field

3.1.5.4. Glide Path Bends must be less than

3.1.5.6. Displacement DDM of 75 A at 0.12 

3.1.5.1.2.2. Glide Path The glide path angle 

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2.1 PHASOR ALGEBRA

2.2 MODULATION THEORY

2.3 THE ILS SIGNAL FORMAT

2.4 PRINCIPLES OF NM7000 MODULATOR/TRANSMITTER GENERATION OF CSB AND

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NORMARC ILS NORMARC 7000 ILS

Leading phase phasor (+)

Lagging phase phasor (-)

Figure 2-3 Phasor definitions

2.1.2 Graphic phasor addition

Figure 2-4 Graphic phasor addition of three signals