Evaluation of the Capability of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast to Meet the Requirements of Future Airborne Surveillance Applications. (14th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ali, Busyairah Syd; Schuster, Wolfgang; Ochieng, Washington Yotto
• Is Part Of: Journal of navigation. Volume 70:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2016-07-14
• Subjects: ADS-B, -- Airborne surveillance, -- ATSAW, -- Performance requirements; Navigation -- Periodicals; 623.8905
• DOI: 10.1017/S0373463316000412
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0373-4633

Abstract

Abstract : Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out supports various ground applications including Air Traffic Control (ATC) surveillance in radar airspace, non-radar airspace and on the airport surface. In addition, the capability of aircraft to receive ADS-B Out messages from other aircraft within their coverage (ADS-B In) enables enhanced airborne surveillance applications. The requirements of the application vary depending on its safety-criticality. More stringent applications will require higher levels of performance. It is therefore critical that the ADS-B system performance is measured against the most stringent application it is designed for. This paper reviews the various enhanced airborne surveillance applications and the required ADS-B information to support them. It identifies the ADS-B based applications required for Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernisation under the SESAR/NextGen programs. It discusses existing ADS-B Out versions and their capabilities. A mapping exercise is undertaken to assess the credibility of the ADS-B system performance to support the functionalities and requirements of the various enhanced airborne surveillance applications and establish those that require further research and development, highlighting some of the key challenges.