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

National Air and Space Museum

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
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A20070051000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv923ac404b-15e2-4804-938e-f2c430d42bfd
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