Is there an explanation for why planes on the ground have such spotty coverage. I'm assuming it has to do with a combination of factors including coverage near the airport, old aircraft without ADS-B, buildings blocking receivers, etc?
For example, look at LAX. It would appear that there is good coverage on the south half of the field, but not the north. Would that indicate a receiver south of the field with a clear line of site to aircraft on the south, but when they go to the other side of the terminal, the terminal building blocks the signal?
Is there any way to determine where the receivers are located near an airport? It would be useful for figuring out where additional receiver(s) would be best placed for better ground coverage.
Also, will satellite-based receivers fix this in the future? Or will they only be used for areas not covered by ground stations?
Thanks!
For example, look at LAX. It would appear that there is good coverage on the south half of the field, but not the north. Would that indicate a receiver south of the field with a clear line of site to aircraft on the south, but when they go to the other side of the terminal, the terminal building blocks the signal?
Is there any way to determine where the receivers are located near an airport? It would be useful for figuring out where additional receiver(s) would be best placed for better ground coverage.
Also, will satellite-based receivers fix this in the future? Or will they only be used for areas not covered by ground stations?
Thanks!
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