Title :
Augmenting ADS-B with Traffic Information Service-Broadcast
Author :
Zeitlin, Andrew D. ; Strain, Robert C.
Author_Institution :
MITRE Corp., McLean, VA, USA
Abstract :
The great interest in implementing Airborne Separation Assistance System (ASAS) applications is tempered by the uncertain pace of user equipage. A means to provide surveillance data to airborne users through ground-based Traffic Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B) can speed the transition and reward early equipage. This paper describes the concepts and functionality being developed by RTCA Special Committee 186 Working Group 2, as well as foreseen improvements and current testing activities. Active coordination is continuing with international standards developments.
Keywords :
air traffic control; aircraft communication; broadcasting; data communication; standards; surveillance; traffic information systems; ADS-B; Airborne Separation Assistance System; active coordination; current testing activity; international standards development; surveillance data; traffic information service broadcast; Air traffic control; Airborne radar; Aircraft; Broadcasting; Capacitive sensors; Displays; FAA; Standards development; Surveillance; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAES.2003.1244770
