Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast is a GPS-based system meant to replace the traditional radar-based technology ATC has relied on for decades to detect and manage aircraft traffic.
How It Works: ADS-B
Key Takeaways:
- ADS-B is a GPS-based system designed to replace traditional radar for air traffic control, providing highly accurate, real-time aircraft tracking.
- It improves efficiency by transmitting aircraft position and groundspeed data automatically every second, allowing ATC to reduce separation and implement more efficient routing compared to radar's 5-12 second scans.
- The system also enhances situational awareness for pilots by sharing flight data directly between aircraft and via ground stations, with UAT-equipped aircraft also receiving subscription-free weather.
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