- Introduction
This project aims to build a prototype ground station for passive evaluation of the azimuth and elevation of a transponder-equipped aircraft.
The prototype will use current-generation programmable gate arrays (FPGA) and will be based on an adaptive, multi-beam MIMO antena system.
It will provide independent information about the air traffic situation, augmenting the operational functionality of existing passive surveillance systems, ADS-B and MLAT.
The ground station will support the implementation of the ADS-B system as the future's leading navigation technology and will help overcome its technical constraints such as jamming of the satellite navigation system and spoofing of ADS-B position information.
The device will be designed for outdoor operation and suitable for use in the mobile systems.