Section 7 Q And A; What Are The Benefits Of Ads-B; When Is Ads-B In Available; How Are Active And Ads-B In Targets Displayed - Garmin GTS 820 TAS Pilot's Manual

SECTION 7 Q AND A

7.1 What are the benefits of ADS-B?

ADS-B data contains additional information about a target aircraft including
flight ID, latitude, longitude, barometric and geometric altitude, velocity, and
direction. The additional data provided by ADS-B can be shown on a compatible
display to enhance flight crew situational awareness of traffic.

7.2 When is ADS-B In available?

ADS-B In functionality is available when the feature is enabled via
configuration settings during equipment installation. When installed, the feature
can be enabled or disabled by the flight crew when the GTS system is in Operate
mode. A compatible display is required to allow pilot control of ADS-B In and
display of additional ADS-B In data for intruder aircraft.

7.3 How are active and ADS-B In targets displayed?

Refer to the traffic display documentation to determine the capabilities of
each display.

7.4 What capabilities does GPS data provide?

GPS data is required for the ADS-B In feature. GPS data is also used in some
installations for air/ground detection, automatic mode switching, and calculated
height above ground.
GPS data is optional and the system can provide active traffic surveillance
with or without GPS data.
7.5 What kind of transponder is required for use
with the GTS Traffic System?
All installations except the GTS 800 require the use of a compatible
Mode S transponder. The transponder provides an indication of how many other
TCAS-equipped aircraft are nearby, so that the GTS traffic system can adjust its
transmit power and reduce frequency congestion.
The GTS 800 does not require a transponder interface (regulatory
requirements for transponder usage still apply).
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