Exploring the viability of integrated applications including in particular the Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B)

ADS-B, standing for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast, is an innovative surveillance technology allowing for high-precision, real-time and global air traffic surveillance data. It enhances safety, increases airspace capacity and improves flight efficiency.The ADS-B Xplore study investigates the technical, regulatory and economic viability of new service families within their dedicated ecosystems: openADS-B (big data applications), SatVAS (global communication) and AEREAS (airspace sharing of manned and unmanned systems). All proposed services leverage on a real global availability of a space-based infrastructure and their derived data products.