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Integrated traffic surveillance apparatus

US7006032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2004
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G5/723
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for combining the functionality of multiple airborne traffic surveillance systems that operate in the L-band frequency range. The apparatus and method combine the functionality of both a Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and a Mode-Select (Mode-S) transponder in an integrated L-band traffic surveillance apparatus having a single processor that is embodied in a single Line Replaceable Unit.

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