Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Air traffic control – Secondary surveilance radar
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Tarcza, Thomas H (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Air traffic control
Secondary surveilance radar
C342S036000, C342S038000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08004452
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for an ADS-B system having a single link for communication and/or ADS-B/Mode-S coordination. With this arrangement, the system communication is efficiently used.
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Drake Peter R.
Hoover Peter L.
Rolfe Eric G.
Bythrow Peter
Daly, Crowley & Mofford & Durkee, LLP
Raytheon Company
Tarcza Thomas H
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