Sat, Feb 24, 2007
Will Propose Solutions For ADS-B
Aero-News learned Friday a team led by Lockheed Martin has been
"down selected" by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to
propose a solution for the Automatic Dependent Surveillance
Broadcast (ADS-B) program, a cornerstone initiative for the
agency's much-ballyhooed next generation air transportation
system.
ADS-B uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites and
onboard technology, instead of ground-based radars, to help pilots
and air traffic controllers keep aircraft in the sky safely
separated. Lockheed calls ADS-B the enabling technology for future
communications, navigation and surveillance capabilities.
“By moving surveillance from ground-based radar systems to
space-based satellites, ADS-B will provide more precise automatic
broadcast of position, altitude and velocity. We believe the FAA is
on the correct path with this essential NextGen system procurement,
and are proud to be given the opportunity to bid on this critical
service,” said Sue Corcoran, vice president of Aviation
Solutions, Lockheed Martin Transportation and Security
Solutions.
The FAA expects to accelerate development and deployment and
drive costs off government books by making ADS-B a privatized
service provision contract -- similar to the agency's handling of
Flight Service Stations. As Aero-News reported,
Lockheed Martin took over FSS operations from the FAA in October
2005.
“This approach minimizes FAA’s risk and provides it
with greater flexibility, because the agency will rely on private
industry to install and maintain equipment,” Corcoran
said.
The Lockheed Martin ADS-B core team includes Sensis Corporation,
Harris Corporation and Honeywell International.
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