ADS-B is a surveillance technique that relies on aircraft broadcasting their identity. Space-based ADS-B systems allow aircraft to broadcast their identity and position in oceanic and remote areas where it would be difficult or impossible to install ADS-B ground stations. As a result, space-based ADS-B allows for reduced separation and increased airspace operational efficiency via more direct routing and increased availability of optimal altitudes. But spaced-based ADS-B broadcasts can get distorted and lose their integrity. The project will develop an integrity estimator for space-based ADS-B systems based on crosschecking positions reported in ADS-B messages with position estimations provided by space-based multilateration  (MLAT) systems. The aim is to deliver a prediction tool to compute the theoretical performance of a MLAT system whose receiving stations are onboard of a constellation of low-orbit satellites.

European Union
Project ID: SATERA
Grant ID: 101164313
Status: Ongoing
Project duration: 01-07-2024 > 31-12-2026
EU contr.: € 1 761 498,75
Total cost: € 1 761 498,75
Activity: Exploratory research
Flagship: Connected and automated ATM
SESAR programme: Digital European Sky
Benefits: Enhanced safety
Space-based composite Ads-b and multilaTerarion systEm validation thRough scalable simulAtions - SATERA CNS/ATM surveillance space ADS-B WAM