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ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems
Rev A6 Page 171
Range Rate Closure rate of Intruder
Alt Start Intruder Altitude Start
Alt Stop Intruder Altitude Stop
Alt Rate Verticle Speed of intruder
UUT Altitude Aircraft under test altitude.
Test Control Details
To test the TCAS/ACAS system, the ARTS 7000 is set up as an intruding aircraft. The intention
of the test is to “fly” a pseudo (ARTS 7000 generated) intruder toward the test aircraft under test.
The test is scenario based. The parameters and action of the pseudo intruder can be setup before
the test is run. Under normal circumstance the intruder will approach the test aircraft and then
enter the Traffic Advisory (TA) and Resolution Advisory (RA) zones of the TCAS equipped aircraft.
Fundamentall, the aircraft systems and displays should identify the intruder and monitor its
progress, while providing the relevant audible and visual warnings to the pilot. TA , RA and Clear
of Conflict messages should be heard.
ARTS 7000 TCAS is operational for TCAS 1, TCAS 2, and ACAS systems. The User has control
over all features of the intruder, including transponder type and TCAS version.
1. Scenario Selection and Management.
The ARTS 7000 is preconfigured with several scenarios. These can be selected with the
SELECT button on the test page. The Selected scenario title is displayed in the Test
Screen. The user can set up their own scenario by setting up the TCAS intruder and
parameters then selecting SAVE. A Scenario name can be entered and stored for future
recall.
2. TCAS Type
This parameter selects the nature of the intruder. Selections can be TCAS 1 or TCAS 2.
3. Intruder
Sets the Transponder type of the intruder. This can be ATCRBS or MODE S.
4. MTL
Sets the minimum trigger level of the ARTS Pseudo Transponder.