> Australia is going ADS-B which will give the same protection, all you need > is a 1090 receiver and PDA, or possibly by then you might be able to use the > existing moving map glide computers like the B2000 etc, they will receive > the LAT/LON and height, plus aircraft ID so it would be easy to display > these. The glider will still require the ADS-B squitter box, which is > currently being developed >
What are the power consumption characteristics of all this ADS-B gear? The FLARM is supposed to be 52mA. What about cost? The FLARM seems to cost about the same as an IGC logger. Does a ADS-B system give more than just a proximity alert? FLARM is supposed to be smart, designed for use in gliding so it isn't supposed to give alerts for close aircraft that are on non-threatening trajectories. This type technology isn't of much use unless it is universally adopted. If the FLARM technology works as advertised, making it compulsory for gliding competitions could speed it's introduction. Greg O'Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
