The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given clearance to ITT Corporation for the nationwide deployment of automatic dependent surveillance — broadcast (ADS-B).
With the rollout of the satellite-based air traffic surveillance system, air traffic controllers will be able to separate aircraft in the US more accurately, as the system displays aircraft tracked through the new ADS-B global positioning technology and traditional radar monitoring.
The commissioning of the system follows its successful implementation at four key sites in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, Louisville and Philadelphia.
Extensive testing was conducted at the key sites to verify that the system meets its requirements and is safe and secure.
ITT chairman, president and CEO Steve Loranger said that ADS-B technology wwould enable greater airspace efficiencies through better coordinated take-offs and landings and more direct routes that shorten flight times.
