Title :
ADS-B to link-16 gateway demonstration: investigation of a low cost ADS-B option
Author_Institution :
Mitre Corp., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
A system was demonstrated as a prototype that provides the advantages of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) for the military, yet totally avoids military aircraft modifications. The system was demonstrated on operational United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft using ADS-B equipped general aviation aircraft as the source. The demonstration was conducted in 2003. The result of the demonstration was highly positive commentary from engineers and the pilots. Although significant work remains prior to full fielding and operations, a decision was made to incorporate the prototype into a future datalinks concept.
Keywords :
air safety; air traffic control; aircraft communication; aircraft navigation; military aircraft; ADS-B system; United States Air Force aircraft; automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast; gateway demonstration; general aviation aircraft; military aircraft modifications; Aerospace electronics; Air safety; Air traffic control; Aircraft propulsion; Communication system traffic control; Delay; FAA; Military aircraft; Prototypes; Radar tracking;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 2004. DASC 04. The 23rd
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8539-X
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.2004.1391239
