OMEGA was the first global-range radio navigation system, operated by the United States in cooperation with six partner nations. It was a hyperbolic navigation system, enabling ships and aircraft to determine their position by receiving very low frequency (VLF) radio signals in the range 10 to 14 kHz, transmitted by a global network of eight fixed terrestrial radio beacons, using a navigation receiver unit. It became operational around 1971 and was shut down in 1997 in favour of the Global Positioning System. - Wikipedia
Why?
I was inspired by ElectronVolt CelNav and Radio Range addons and decided to create similar (in spirit, at least) addon that simulates OMEGA navigation system. I wrote simple program that simulates OMEGA receivers and lane counters. I also generated charts in form of large PDF file that you can use (be warned, it's quite heavy - 1.25 GB) and a separate charts program that provides a bit more interactivity. My main interest was in creating navigation system that is all-weather, all-time and has global coverage, yet that still requires some work with charts, unlike GPS.
Usage
This add-on runs outside of MSFS. I strongly advise you to read short manual and watch linked short US Navy Film, especially first 10 minutes of it. In archive you will also large textbook on OMEGA in case you are interested in more info about OMEGA.
Very short guide
0) Extract archive anywhere on your computer.
1) Install OMEGA Receiver program from OMEGAReceiver.zip by running OMEGA_Receiver_1.0.exe. You can download charts here (be warned, it's quite heavy - 1.25 GB) or install OMEGA Charts program by running OMEGA_Charts_1.0.exe from OMEGACharts.zip. You can also use Little NavMap themes for every station triplet (here).
1) Run the main application(OMEGA Receiver) after running MSFS and starting your flight.
2) Select station pairs on your own or according to map in the manual.
3) Initialize lane counters according to charts.
4) Track your position with lane counters and charts.
Program does not intentionally introduce any errors, so there is no need for propagation correction tables. All stations can be received at any point on Earth.The only factors for you to consider are lane density and intersection angle and incorrect lane initialization. Overall, OMEGA is accurate enough to get you within range of other sytems, such as NDB and VOR. Program simulates single frequency receivers.
Program has minimal, pretty much zero effect on perfomance.
This add-on may be used with any aircraft, ship, or car in MSFS.
P.S. I am in no way, shape or form a professional developer and I am also not a native English speaker, so any advice would be very welcome.
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