Integrated data links in a surveillance receiver
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICAN INC
- Publication Date
- 2005-11-02
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] This invention relates generally to the fields of avionics and surveillance transceiver systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method, apparatus, system and computer software product for receiving an ADS-B message and converting it from Mode S format to UAT format for use with a Universal Access Transceiver (Universal Access Transceiver) to broadcast. Background technique
[0002] Historically, air traffic control systems have relied on a network of ground-based radar stations and transponders onboard each aircraft. In response to a radar beacon interrogation from a ground station, the transponder broadcasts a response. This transponder signal provides basic information about the aircraft to air traffic controllers. The transponder sends a four-digit octal code and the flight altitude of the aircraft (Ownship). The position of the aircraft is inferred by measuring the moment of reception and the angular position of the radar...