Accession Number:

ADA280037

Title:

GPS-Squitter Capacity Analysis

Descriptive Note:

Project rept.

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Orlando, V. A.
• Harman, W. H.

Report Date:

1994-05-20

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

Abstract:

GPS-Squitter is a system concept that merges the capabilities of Automatic Dependent Surveillance ADS and the Mode S beacon radar. The result is an integrated concept for seamless surveillance and data link that permits equipped aircraft to participate in ADS andor beacon ground environments. This concept offers many possibilities for transition from a beacon to an ADS-based environment. This report provides the details of the techniques used to estimate GPS-Squitter surveillance and data link capacity. Surveillance capacity of airborne aircraft is calculated for the omni and six-sector ground stations. Next, the capacity of GPS-Squitter for surface traffic is estimated. The interaction between airborne and surface operations is addressed to show the independence of these systems. Air ground data link capacity for GPS-Squitter is estimated, together with an estimate of the use of the Mode S link to support other ground surveillance and data link activities as well as TCAS operation. The analysis indicates the low transponder occupancy resulting from the total effect of these activities. Low occupancy is a key requirement in avoiding interference with the operation of the current ATCRBS and future Mode S interrogators. Mode S, Automatic dependent surveillance, Data link, Capacity.

Descriptors:

• *DATA LINKS
• *RADAR BEACONS
• REQUIREMENTS
• STATIONS
• ENVIRONMENTS
• AIRCRAFT
• TRAFFIC
• INTERACTIONS
• AIRBORNE
• AUTOMATIC
• BEACONS
• TRANSPONDERS
• GROUND STATIONS
• INTERROGATORS
• SURVEILLANCE
• RADAR
• ESTIMATES
• SURFACES
• INTERFERENCE
• OPERATION
• TRANSITIONS

Subject Categories:

• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE