Title :
Mode S: an introduction and overview [secondary surveillance radar]
Author_Institution :
Racal Group Services, New Malden, UK
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The author presents a brief review of the historical developments which have resulted in the emergence of secondary surveillance radar (SSR) and, most recently, of Mode S as the principal radar sensor worldwide for civil air traffic control. The essential technical characteristics of both SSR and of Mode S are described
Keywords :
air-traffic control; history; radar applications; radar systems; reviews; ATC; Mode S; civil air traffic control; historical developments; principal radar sensor worldwide; secondary surveillance radar;
Journal_Title :
Electronics & Communication Engineering Journal
