[VoloaVela] R: ADS-B

[Miriano Ravazzolo]

Cavoli, non ci avevo fatto caso... Ed  perfino peggio, la news non viene da
agenzie giornalistiche, ma direttamente dal bollettino informativo della FAA
che ricevo in abbonamento!...
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Miriano
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On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:57 PM, vpozzoli at inwind.it <vpozzoli at inwind.it>wrote:

> E' proprio vero che i giornalisti quando scrivono di aviazione non sanno
> nemmeno di cosa parlano, e non solo in Italia:
>
> "Before the installation of ADS-B in the Gulf, controllers were required to
> maintain a 120-mile separation between aircraft."
>
> 120 Miglia (200 chilometri) di separazione orizzontale. Alla faccia della
> turbolenza di scia!
>
> Naturalmente il valore reale attuale è di 12 miglia nautiche.
>
>
> Vale
>
>
>  ----Messaggio originale----
> Da: mravazzolo at gmail.com
> Data: 24/01/2010 21.19
> A: "hangar List Member"<HANGAR at ulm.it>, "lista volo a vela"<
> voloavela at mail.baskerville.it>
> Ogg: [VoloaVela] ADS-B
>
>
> *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...
> **
> *
> *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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