MIT ICAT ADS-B Survey

Recently the FAA began the process of implementing of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in the US. The ground infrastructure is expected to be complete by 2014 [1], and the FAA is considering requiring ADS-B in certain classes of airspace in the 2020 time frame [2].

The MIT International Center for Air Transportation, in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, is working with the FAA to investigate applications and benefits of ADS-B technology and user equipage. We are conducting surveys with stakeholders (pilots, operators, owners, manufacturers, etc.) to get their views on the uses of this technology because the potential benefits, costs, barriers, and operational concerns will vary for different stakeholders.

No knowledge of ADS-B technology is required to complete this survey.

The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. This survey is voluntary. It is not necessary to answer every question, and you may stop the survey at any time. You will not be compensated for this survey.

Data from this survey will be used by the MIT International Center for Air Transportation for ongoing research on technology in the National Airspace System. This survey will be useful in informing the FAA on ADS-B implementation, however it is only advisory and other factors may influence the final ADS-B implementation plans.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Ted Lester (elester@mit.edu) or Professor John Hansman (rjhans@mit.edu).

Click here to begin the survey

[1] Hughes, David. "FAA Administrator Says ADS-B Going Nationwide by 2014". Aviationweek.com. 3 May 2006.
[2] "ADS-B by 2020?". AOPA ePilot. 9 (3), 19 Jan 2007.