[VoloaVela] ADS-B

[Miriano Ravazzolo]

*La FAA sta portando avanti il programma di implementazione del ADS-B, nei
giorni scorsi è stato coperto il Golfo del Messico. Come vedete dalle
dichiarazioni, quest'anno si prevedono altre due aree per poi completare la
copertura nel 2013.

Se non mi sono perso qualcosa non mi risulta che in Europa si sia presa una
decisione definitiva sull'argomento, sarà interessante vedere cosa
succederà...
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*ADS-B Debuts in Gulf of Mexico*

On January 12, 2010, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt announced that an
improved satellite-based system – Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
(ADS-B) – is now being used to more efficiently and safely separate and
manage aircraft flying over the Gulf of Mexico.

"This is a significant, early step toward NextGen," Administrator Babbitt
said. "We're delivering on time, a system that's not only more accurate than
radar but comes with significant safety and efficiency benefits. This will
save time and money for aircraft operators and passengers and reduce our
carbon footprint."

Before the installation of ADS-B in the Gulf, controllers were required to
maintain a 120-mile separation between aircraft. The new technology shrinks
that to only five nautical miles, while increasing safety. The agency also
can now provide more direct routes, which reduces fuel costs and improves
efficiency.

This is the nation’s second major installation of ADS-B equipment.
Controllers at Louisville International Airport started using the technology
last fall. This year, ADS-B is expected to become operational at
Philadelphia International Airport, as well as in Juneau, Alaska. It is
expected to be available nationwide by 2013.
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Miriano
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