Why the elevated VOR at DFW?

[SinglePliot135]

Just wondering why they put the DFW VOR on stilts? Would there be inferference from the buildings around or is it some sort of anti-tampering design? Or maybe my brain is just fried from spending 2 weeks at simuflite and its really not floating at all.

 

[Way2Broke]

I have heard that it is some type of "Super VOR" with a range that far exceeds a high VOR.

 

[avbug]

Just wondering why they put the DFW VOR on stilts?

In Texas it passes for art.

 

[SKC]

Looks like it is a Doppler VOR.

http://www.interscan.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7&Itemid=5

 

[Way2Broke]

SKC that is what it looks like. In Texas everything is bigger.

 

[landlover]

SKC that is what it looks like. In Texas everything is bigger.

especially most women

 

[Metro752]

especially most women

I'll take a Jessica & Ashlee Simpson with a side of Ma' Simpson

 

[FL420]

I'm gonna guess that since Maverick VOR/DME is located in the median of the very busy southern entrance/exit to the airport, it is elevated to avoid passing cars and trucks from interfering with the radiated signals. The nearby Cowboy and Ranger VOR/DMEs are located in open areas and are of the conventional inverted cone design.

I think avbug may be right about the art aspect of the design also.

 

[FL420]

Here's a photo of Maverick.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o278/FL420/27829.jpg

 

[Cat3C]

I have heard that it is some type of "Super VOR" with a range that far exceeds a high VOR.

Nothing to see here.

Move along.

Shows over folks.

Keep moving.

 

[Way2Broke]

Cat3C

There is always something big to see in Texas.

You can move along but you will be back.

The show is never over, and the party never ends.

Keep moving!

 

[Cat3C]

Cat3C

There is always something big to see in Texas.

You can move along but you will be back.

The show is never over, and the party never ends.

Keep moving!

Well said

 

[Hugh Johnson]

So it won't interfere with the terminal electric trains.

 

[Fedora]

Ever see what happens when it rains in Dallas?
Those houses in Nags Head are on stilts too. Hmmmm.
Things to stop worrying about this week:

Why is there air?
The direction water goes in my toilet
Color size and shape of VORs