Airservices ADSB con - Sydney and Canberra.
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As I understand it the technology has been around for a long time - be that as it may I also understand that ADSB was pushed as a solution for oceanic separation (non-radar). Essentially more aircraft closer together on more routes across the atlantic and pacific. Once that was proven it seems a natural application for remote Australia, and eventually all aircraft.
What I don't understand is why charges cannot be levied on foreign carriers (EK,AY,QR etc), not just 'our' RPT to subsidise GA. Want access to our ports? Pay a buck per passenger and allow our GA to flourish. Or are they already?
'Slappin' de bess'
As I understand it the technology has been around for a long time - be that as it may I also understand that ADSB was pushed as a solution for oceanic separation (non-radar). Essentially more aircraft closer together on more routes across the atlantic and pacific. Once that was proven it seems a natural application for remote Australia, and eventually all aircraft.
What I don't understand is why charges cannot be levied on foreign carriers (EK,AY,QR etc), not just 'our' RPT to subsidise GA. Want access to our ports? Pay a buck per passenger and allow our GA to flourish. Or are they already?
'Slappin' de bess'
Snoozer, you're confusing ADS-B with ADS-C - similar names but entirely different technology and use. ADS-C is basically used to replace voice position reports - sent via VHF or satellite data link at set intervals (usually every 30 or 40 minutes). ADS-B uses a ground station to pick up the broadcasts from aircraft (transmitted every 0.5 second) and provides a radar-like surveillance service.
