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Virtual Aircraft Target Generator for ADS-B Testing
A NASA invention available to explore as a licensing opportunity.
About this technology
Overview
This patented system, developed by the Federal Aviation Administration, enables the generation of virtual aircraft targets for safe and efficient testing of avionics systems, such as satellite-based surveillance, including ADS-B. By simulating real aircraft using RF signals embedded with synthetic GPS data, the system allows flight crews and developers to validate surveillance system performance in realistic but controlled environments without deploying additional aircraft.