ADS-B Instrument

Identifierads-b-iridium-nextNamesAutomatic Dependent Surveillance-BroadcastADS-B About identifiers

Measurements and Applications

Aireon’s Global ADS-B receiver maintains global, real-time aircraft surveillance. Aircraft ID, position, altitude, course, and speed are transmitted to air traffic control.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
Iridium
Maturity
Medium Heritage
Instrument Type
Other
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Radio-positioning system
Sampling
Other
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
L-Band (2 - 1 GHz)

Instrument Missions

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Instrument Measurements