SQUID
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SQUID

Self-contained ADS-B squitter beacon for airport ground vehicles — "Make your surface safer".

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SQUID is a self-contained transmitting vehicle unit that broadcasts the position of airport ground vehicles using ADS-B squitter with GNSS. It complements NEO, MLAT and ADS-B systems by making non-transponder targets visible to A-SMGCS, integrating seamlessly with Mode S Extended Squitter datalink systems for fully automated, unattended operation.

Specs at a glance

Technical specifications.

Carrier frequency1090 MHz
Output message formatMode S reply DF18
Operating temperature-40°C to +70°C
Relative humidityup to 100%
Low power consumption; small dimensions and weight
Configurable Area Management transmission boundaries
Low electromagnetic emissions
Best for

Use cases.

  • Tracking airport ground vehicles in A-SMGCS
  • Vehicle Tracking System (paired with NEO)
  • Reducing runway/apron incursion risk in all weather