BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE RATE COMPUTER (BARC)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-02-1975

Publisher

Aeronautical Radio Inc.

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.1 Purpose of this Document
1.2 Purpose of BARC Unit
1.3 Interchangeability
1.4 Regulatory Approval
1.5 Reliability
2.0 INTERCHANGEABILITY STANDARDS
2.1 Form Factors and Connectors
2.2 Pneumatic Connector
2.3 Interwiring
2.4 Primary AC Power Input
2.5 Cooling
2.6 Environmental Conditions
3.0 STANDARD SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Altitude Rate (DC) Output
3.2 Altitude Rate Validity
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1 - Notes Applicable to Standard
               Interwiring
ATTACHMENT 2 - Standard Interwiring Barometric
               Altitude Rate Computer (BARC)
ATTACHMENT 3 - Environmental Test Categories
ATTACHMENT 4 - Connector Positions Barometric
               Altitude Rate Computer

Provides general guidance for the design and installation of a Barometric Altitude Rate Computer (BARC) for use with a Ground Proximity Warning System GPWS.