SBS-2

Specialised Functionality

The SBS-2 is a professional version of the best-selling and award-winning, innovative SBS-1 Real-Time Virtual Radar, compliant with the DO-260A standard. The SBS-2 is a standalone receiving station with Mode-S and ADS-B processing and RF monitoring . Signals processed are SSR replies (on 1090 MHz), and Mode-S Extended Squitter (ADS-B).

Decoded data available from Mode S / ADS-B transmissions includes:

Precise UTC date and time signal was received (using GPS synchronisation) Date/Time of last position update
Signal strength Navigational Uncertainty Category (NUC)
24-bit aircraft address Aircraft ID
Mode-S download format Aircraft Category
Altitude reported (Flight level) Mode 3/A 4096 code (Squawk)
Altitude AMSL (calculated using pressure sensor) Squitter status
Position (Lat/Long) Transponder capability
Horizontal and Vertical velocity Surveillance status (SPI, alert)
Single antenna flag (SAF)

Mode A/C signals provide timestamp and signal strength plus Mode A 4096 code or altitude data only.

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