That
curved approach looked very similar to the approaches I saw in the recorded data with one exception--none of the flights involved flying at night.
A 1,000m-long cable stay bridge con-.sisting of four spans supported from three towers in the estuary; A unique design where the 80m high .central tower will be shorter than the two outer towers, which will be 110m (north tower) and 125m (south tower); A total length (including the bridge .and approach viaducts) of 2.13km; A deck carrying six lanes of traffic .(three in each direction) with a speed limit of 60mph; Up to 30 supporting piers carrying it .across the approach viaducts; and A
curved approach at each end of the .bridge giving varying views of its unique design.
Mr Bell said: "With a
curved approach and obstruction, it is extremely confusing and very complicated.
The flop is characterized by a
curved approach run resembling the letter J.
If a
curved approach is done correctly, you look before you turn.
The MLS offers wider coverage, missed approach,
curved approach guidance and, an increased number of frequency channels that reduce interference probability with other airports.
It should help us to continue to reduce the impact of flight operations on the area surrounding the airport." The two companies hope the Honeywell system, which is scheduled to start operations for CAT I approaches in the third quarter of 2014, will allow for segmented and
curved approaches in the future.
