SQUID

Make your surface safer

The most widespread self-contained transmitting vehicle unit for improving airport safety by broadcasting the position of ground vehicles (ADS-B squitter using GNSS).

SQUID Units complement and support NEO, multilateration and ADS-B systems, to identify and track any non-transponder equipped targets.

The design of the equipment ensures easy integration and interoperability with any multilateration or ADS-B system based on Mode S Extended Squitter datalink.

Key benefits

Full A-SMGCS exploitation
SAFETY enhancements under ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS
Improved situational awareness
Reduced incursion risk
Seamless integration with ADS-B and MULTILATERATION surveillance systems

Basic specifications

Carrier Frequency

1090 MHz

Output message format

Mode S reply DF18

Operating temperature

-40°C to +70°C

Relative humidity

Up to 100%

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solutions

MLAT
(Surface Surveillance)

Surface Multilateration by NEO provides ground surveillance as well as surveillance for the immediate vicinity of the airport.

VTS
(Vehicle Tracking System)

The combination of SQUID and NEO represents a Vehicle Tracking System for increasing safety for airport traffic control as well as efficiency for airport operations.

SQUID architecture

SQUID Unit

The SQUID Unit is small, lightweight and easy to install on any vehicle. The SQUID Unit consists of an electronic unit and antennas in a composite cover.

Low electromagnetic emissions
Small dimensions and weight
Low power consumption
Fully automated unattended operations

SQUID Components

SQUID Components can be configured in accordance with the specific requirements for permanent (fixed) or mobile (magnetic) unit holders.

Fully sealed/weather resistant cable and programming connector
Powered by the vehicle's own power system
Extremely easy installation - fixed or magnetic on the vehicle's roof (advantage of mobility of the unit)

SQUID Control and area management

SQUID fully supports the concept of "Area Management". The system allows operators to define discrete boundaries outside of which the SQUID unit will stop transmission.

Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Configuration of the key parameters starting from Mode S address and Call sign
Fast definition of the transmitting and
non-transmitting areas

Case studies

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