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What is ADS-B*?
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Why do we need ADS-B?
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How does ADS-B work?
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Which aircraft will need to be ADS-B capable?
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What is ADS-B “Out” and ADS-B “In”?
• ADS-B “In” is the reception by aircraft of FIS-B and TIS-B data and other
ADS-B data such as direct communication from nearby aircraft
• ADS-B “In” is optional
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What aircraft equipment is required for ADS-B “Out”?
*Transmitting Radio:
An ADS-B qualified Mode-S
– A transmitting radio transponder (1090 MHz)
- or -
[US only, below 18K Ft only] a
dedicated ADS-B data radio (978 MHz)
Con Con
• Older aircraft will • Limited to US below
require new 18K feet
transponder or a • Requires additional
significant upgrade to squawk control
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What aircraft equipment is required for ADS-B “In”?
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Do I really get free graphical weather via FIS-B?
• Yes, you do. Same quality as XM but its provided by the FAA and is
completely free of charge. The system is smart enough to know where
you are so it uploads to you a total weather map with prioritization around
your current position
USA
• ADS-B full function production systems are running today (1Q 2010) in
southern Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
• Philadelphia, Louisville and Alaska will be certified by mid year (which
includes integration with multiple existing ATM automation systems)
• Fast roll out of additional capabilty follows - some 2/3 of the USA will be
covered by the end of 2010
• All USA (at least the same coverage as radar today) by the end of 2012
Non USA
• ADS-B “Out” at 1090 MHz will be required in most non-US airspace by 2014
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