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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2007
Gregory T. Stayton, Peoria, AZ (US);
Michael F. Tremose, Glendale, AZ (US);
Gregory T. Stayton, Peoria, AZ (US);
Michael F. Tremose, Glendale, AZ (US);
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems LLC, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Abstract
A method according to the present invention includes transmitting a Mode S interrogation and receiving a response from an aircraft that has received the Mode S interrogation. A range to the aircraft is determined based on a time period between transmitting the Mode S interrogation and receiving the response. The method further includes receiving information from one or more data sources and determining at least one of a bearing to the aircraft and a position of the aircraft using the determined range and the information from the one or more data sources. Information can be received from any number (or type) of data sources, such as ADS-B-equipped aircraft.