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Detecting and localization method of unknown signal using aircraft with ADS-B system

US9429655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2014
Grant dateAug 30, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S19/03
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of detecting an unknown signal and estimating a source location of the unknown signal using aircraft based on an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system is provided. The method includes a first step (S100) for obtaining from a plurality of airborne aircrafts provided with a network system, aircraft signals transmitted to an air traffic control (ATC) and a second step (S200) for detecting, by the ATC, a presence of an unknown signal in the aircraft signals based on one of a time difference of arrival (TDOA) method, a time of arrival (TOA) method, and an angle of arrival (AOA) method. The method further includes a third step (S300) for estimating the source location of the unknown signal and a fourth step (S400) for transmitting unknown signal generation information associated with the unknown signal and the source location of the unknown signal to neighboring aircraft and the ATC.

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