Loran-C in Saudi Arabia

W. A. DeGeorge, W. J. Garmany and R. V. McKeown

Abstract:	The Saudi Arabian Loran-G system, covering the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf, and the total land mass of the Kingdom, has been in operation for almost two full years. This first ever total turnkey Loran-G navigation project to be accomplished by private industry was completed on schedule. This paper reviews the project, how it was designed and implemented, and how it has been performing. The initial design objectives are reviewed, including signal availability, coverage, accuracy, reliability, and chain control. The system architecture to satisfy the design objectives is reviewed. A description of the implementation is provided, including training, logistics, construction, installation, certification, and calibration. Although the system was procured for marine navigation, its value as a land navigation system in desert areas has already been established.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (1986) June 24 - 26, 1986 Seattle, Washington
Pages:	156 - 165
Cite this article:	DeGeorge, W. A., Garmany, W. J., McKeown, R. V., "Loran-C in Saudi Arabia," Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (1986), Seattle, Washington, June 1986, pp. 156-165.
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