Diseño e implementación de un sistema de vigilancia aérea portátil de bajo costo, basado en tecnología ADS-B

Abstract

This document presents the implementation and development of a prototype area surveillance system based on ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast) technology. The main purpose is to offer a solution to the existing limitations in the current systems, such as geographical areas of difficult access and high costs associated with amateur aviation, the focus of the project will include the integral development of a low cost prototype, addressing both the software and hardware necessary for the operation of the ADS-B receiver and its graphical interface. The independence of the designed graphical interface is emphasized, differentiating it from existing platforms. The ADS-B surveillance system uses transponders on board aircraft to transmit real-time information on their position, speed, altitude and other relevant data. The implementation of ADS-B in Colombia has been gradual but steady; by 2022 there were 26 systems in operation and by 2026 it is expected to have 14 revitalized stations. This technology has been integrated into air traffic management systems to improve airspace surveillance and safety. The proposed system uses ADS-B transponders installed on aircraft to transmit real-time data on their position and flight information. This data will be collected by the ground receiver which will emit the data. AIRCARFT data will be processed and later displayed through the interface, giving as a final result that the user can see in real time the position of the different aircrafts in the uds-b.xyz page. Based on the preliminary project and the investigation of existing ADSB systems, the final design was achieved, the practical implementation of the prototype was carried out, ensuring its portability and ease of deployment in various contexts of aerial surveillance. Effective integration between the ADS-B receiver and the graphic interface was a priority, backed up by field tests to verify correct operation in real time.