ADS-B is a data link application for airspace surveillance and management. Aircraft periodically broadcasts data such as identification, position, altitude, velocity, intent and status. This broadcast information may be received and processed by other aircraft or ground systems for use in improved situation awareness, conflict avoidance and airspace management.
ADS-B has the capacity to greatly improve air traffic safety and efficiency – at largely reduced life-cycle cost.
With its next generation of ADS-B ground equipment, Thales responds to new challenges on the market and to particular requirements of the US FAA.
On August 30 2007, a team led by ITT received the FAA’s award for the ADS-B contract, a major milestone in the FAA’s plans for a comprehensive modernization of the US air traffic management system. Under the contract, Thales is responsible for the supply and life-cycle support of ADS-B radios for the ITT team.
Thales has been a leader in development of ADS-B systems including the implementation of the first country-wide ADS-B system for Airservices Australia in 2004. Thales was also awarded a contract by EUROCONTROL in 2005 for deployment of ADS-B systems in Europe including the first multi-channel ADS-B system.
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