Aviation Dictionary

Automatic dependent surveillance—broadcast (ADS–B)

A function on an aircraft or vehicle that periodically broadcasts its state vector (i.e., horizontal and vertical position, horizontal and vertical velocity) and other information.

Dictionary Term

Automatic dependent surveillance—broadcast (ADS–B)

Definition

A function on an aircraft or vehicle that periodically broadcasts its state vector (i.e., horizontal and vertical position, horizontal and vertical velocity) and other information.

References

Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017