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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.

Display Status

This object is on display in Thomas W. Haas We All Fly at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation

Manufacturer

Garmin International Inc.
United Parcel Service Aviation Technologies

Physical Description

Capstone ADS-B Ground Based Transceiver (GBT)

Dimensions

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

Materials

Aluminum
Paint
Plastic
Steel
Plastic
Adhesive
Ink

Inventory Number

A20070051000

Credit Line

Transfer Federal Aviation Administration.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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