Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) is a technique which allows the tracking of aircraft in flight and on the surface. Enhancements of the functionality and interfaces are required to the ground surveillance system, in order to make it compliant with the new applications of ADS-B in radar airspace, ADS-B for airport surveillance and other emerging requirements, such as security. The SESAR solution consists of ADS-B ground station and surveillance data processing and distribution (SDPD) functionality.

The solution also offers detection and mitigation techniques against deliberate spoofing of the ground system by outside agents. These techniques can also be used to cope with malfunctioning of avionics equipment. SESAR has contributed to the relevant standards, such as EUROCAE technical specifications, incorporating new functionalities developed for the ADS-B ground station, ASTERIX interface specifications as well as to the SDPD specifications. Shadow-mode exercises showed how the solution can be used in different types of airspace (airports, TMA, enroute) under nominal and non-nominal conditions and can be used to improve flight conformance monitoring.

The solution is seen as a key enabler for surveillance infrastructure rationalisation thanks to the efficiency gains it brings in terms of costs and spectrum usage. The solution is also fully interoperable with other surveillance means.

This solution is implemented in Germany, France, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands and the UK.

SJU References: #110 Release 5

Benefits

• Enabler for surveillance infrastructure rationalisation

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