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Surveillance Systems

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ADS

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B, TIS

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B, and FIS

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B:

Broadcast Services Architecture

b. ADS

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B Certification and Performance

Requirements.

ADS

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B equipment may be certified as a surveillance

source for air traffic separation services using
ADS

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B Out. ADS

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B equipment may also be

certified for use with ADS

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B In advisory services

that enable appropriately equipped aircraft to
display traffic and flight information. Refer to the
aircraft’s flight manual supplement or Pilot
Operating Handbook for the capabilities of a specific
aircraft installation.

c. ADS

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B Capabilities and Procedures.

1.

ADS

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B enables improved surveillance ser-

vices, both air

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to

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air and air

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to

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ground, especially

in areas where radar is ineffective due to terrain or
where it is impractical or cost prohibitive. Initial NAS
applications of air

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to

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air ADS

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B are for “advisory”

use only, enhancing a pilot’s visual acquisition of
other nearby equipped aircraft either when airborne
or on the airport surface. Additionally, ADS

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B will

enable ATC and fleet operators to monitor aircraft
throughout the available ground station coverage
area.