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Systems of ERA
Their Applications, Features and Operational Results
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How to classify systems of ERA?
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Cooperative vs. Non-C. Surveillance Sensors
Definitions
Co-operative Sensor
A sensor which requires onboard equipment providing automatically
and continuously information including its Identity (Mode A/C/S
transponder).
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How to understand their applications?
ACC APP TWR, APRON
(en-route surveillance) (TMA surveillance) (Airport Surface Surveillance)
P3D system
• SSR substitute
• up to 200 NM
ASCS system
• SMR complement
• up to 5 NM
• includes VTS
ACC Area Control Center
APP Approach Control VTS system
TMA Terminal Maneuvering Area • SMR complement
TWR Tower Control
• surface only
SMR Surface Movement Radar (non-cooperative sensor)
SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar (cooperative sensor)
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What are Features and Benefits of MSS?
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Standards and Certifications
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How Does MSS Work?
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How Does MSS Work?
Multi-ranging Technique
Airborne
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How does MSS work?
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How does MSS work?
Airborne
Surface
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How to get A Code?
Target spontaneously
transmits
Mode S squitter
ASTERIX
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MSS Location Accuracy
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MSS Location Accuracy
Position accuracy
left: target is in position with good PDOP
right: target is in position with worse PDOP
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