ADS-B to LINK-16 Gateway Demonstration: An Investigation of a Low-Cost ADS-B Option for Military Aircraft

Abstract

A new system was demonstrated as a prototype that provides the advantages of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) for the military, yet totally avoids military aircraft modifications. The system was demonstrated on operational United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft using ADS-B equipped general aviation aircraft as the source. The demonstration was conducted in 2003. The result of the demonstration was highly positive commentary from engineers and the pilots. Although significant work remains prior to full fielding and operations, a decision was made to incorporate the prototype into a future datalinks concept.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1112744

Entities

People

  • George S. Borrelli

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Aircraft
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • General Aviation Aircraft
  • Ground Based
  • Military Aircraft
  • Prototypes
  • Safety
  • Sense And Avoid Systems
  • Situational Awareness
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

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