Ground Based Transceiver (GBT), ADS-B, Capstone

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Garmin International Inc.

United Parcel Service Aviation Technologies

Physical Description

Capstone ADS-B Ground Based Transceiver (GBT)

Summary

The ADS-B Capstone GDL-90 was the first practical Universal Access ransceiver

(UAT) or datalink transceiver. The GDL-90 broadcasts position and aircraft performance data while receiving air traffic and weather data. ADS-B equipment is now required in all U.S. aircraft.

Credit Line

Transfer Federal Aviation Administration.

Inventory Number

A20070051000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation

Materials

Aluminum

Paint

Plastic

Steel

Plastic

Adhesive

Ink

Dimensions

3-D: 48.3 x 38.1 x 13.3cm, 7.6kg (19 x 15 x 5 1/4 in., 16 13/16lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv923ac404b-15e2-4804-938e-f2c430d42bfd

Record ID

nasm_A20070051000