Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

17 -- TACTICAL LANDING SYSTEM POC Contact, David Hecht, Phone (703)604-2968 The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate with Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation, Hood River Oregon to demonstrate the capability and military utility of a fully transportable Tactical Landing System (TLS) prototype that will provide an all-weather precision Category I approach capability. The TLS is a fully developed, commercial system, that is capable of guiding aircraft using existing on-board ILS avionics for arbitrary approach paths, including steep descent angles and curved approaches to a safe landing in all-weather conditions. The system also displays aircraft position to ground controllers thereby providing a PAR/GCA capability for aircraft equipped with only an IFF transponder. By using existing ILS avionics in conjunction with a PAR/GCA capability, the TLS provides multiservice compatiblity. All approaches are recorded by the system for post-flight documentation and analysis. Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation is the sole supplier/manufacturer of the TLS. See note No. 22 - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 50015-96. (0081)

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