What is ADS-B?
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a component of the Next-Generation (Next Gen) Air Transportation System. ADS-B will eventually provide weather services, air traffic information, terrain maps and other flight information services for all pilots through satellite based data. ADS-B provides a means for aircraft to share information between each other and receive information from other, standard sources. More specifically, ADS-B will provide benefits that address some shortcomings over other, existing surveillance systems. Some of these benefits include: Air-to-air surveillance capability. Surveillance in remote areas where radar coverage is unavailable Real-time traffic information for aircraft not equipped with active traffic systems (ex. TCAS, TAS) Reduced separation between aircraft due to sharing of flight information between aircraft Better predictability in departure and arrival times Ultimately, ADS-B will allow aircraft to fly at safe distances from each anot
