DocumentCode :
2549438
Title :
ADS-B based collision avoidance radar for unmanned aerial vehicles
Author :
Lai, Chieh-Ping ; Ren, Yu-Jiun ; Lin, Chujen
Author_Institution :
Sensing & Commun. Group, Intell. Autom., Inc., Rockville, MD, USA
fYear :
2009
fDate :
7-12 June 2009
Firstpage :
85
Lastpage :
88
Abstract :
This paper describes an ADS-B based collision avoidance radar that allows small autonomous UAVs to detect cooperative and non-cooperative targets in air space co-located with manned air. The targeted host platforms are small UAVs with 3.3 m or shorter wing spans. This radar system is effective against all air traffic, with or without transponder-based collision avoidance systems such as TCAS or ADS-B. It is even effective for stationary structures such as high-rise buildings and towers. It is based on the standard ADS-B signal, so no additional spectrum is needed. This system can leverage many commercial off-the-shelf components in existing transponders. Furthermore, it does not require modifications to the existing air traffic control system in the Continental United States or worldwide. Therefore, it should be easier to get the FAA´s approval. The development and manufacturing costs are relatively inexpensive.
Keywords :
aerospace control; aerospace instrumentation; air traffic control; collision avoidance; radar applications; remotely operated vehicles; ADS-B based collision avoidance radar; air traffic control system; automatic dependent surveillance broadcast; commercial off-the-shelf components; transponder-based collision avoidance systems; unmanned aerial vehicles; Air traffic control; Buildings; Collision avoidance; FAA; Manufacturing; Poles and towers; Radar detection; Spaceborne radar; Transponders; Unmanned aerial vehicles;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2009. MTT '09. IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
ISSN :
0149-645X
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2803-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2009.5165638
Filename :
5165638
Link To Document :
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