Analysis of Quality Indicators in ADS-B Messages

Authors

  • Simon Tesi Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences
  • Stanislav Pleninger Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/MAD.2017.03.01

Keywords:

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast ADS-B, ICAO Certification Version, Quality Indicators

Abstract

There is lack of available statistical data in the field of quality indicators in ADS-B messages, particularly in Czech airspace. Quality indicators in the ADS-B message define if this message can be used by ATM applications. This article is devoted to the analysis of quality indicators in the ADS-B messages. The data collected in the Czech airspace during six months were analysed. These data were statistically evaluated. The main objective is the statistical evaluation of the data and comparing them with quality requirements in Europe. The article deals with results of the statistics and assessment of the level of quality. Results are satisfactory and similar to the results published by EUROCONTROL and FAA. According to the examined data, 86.42% of them meets the EASA requirements in RAD environment. As ADS-B is not mandatory yet, it is possible to state that these results are satisfying.

Author Biographies

Simon Tesi, Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

Stanislav Pleninger, Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Department of Air Transport

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2017-07-18

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