ATCA Surveillance

Surveillance

We provide ADS-B (terrestrial), ADS-B (space-based), CAS ADS-B Out/In (cockpit), ADS-B Xtend, tactical radar, and we are working to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the NAS. L3Harris led the creation and deployment of terrestrial ADS-B in the NAS. This capability is revolutionizing air traffic surveillance by providing real-time precision, shared situational awarenes, and advanced applications for pilots and controllers. L3Harris is also working on concepts that incorporate the future of unmanned operations in support of urban air mobility.

ADS-B Service (Terrestrial)

Terrestrial ADS-B

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a foundational NextGen technology that transforms aircraft surveillance using satellite-based positioning. ADS-B enables near instantaneous position update (about 1 second) as opposed to 5-12 seconds from traditional radar. This allows more precise aircraft positioning, driving improved safety and situational awareness. ADS-B enhanced pilot safety through access to Traffic Information Service–Broadcast (TIS-B), which provides altitude, ground track, speed and distance of aircraft flying in radar contact with controllers. Additionally aircraft are now able to access Flight Information Service–Broadcast (FIS-B), providing weather broadcasts and other advisories directly to the cockpit. Because ADS-B leverages the Global Positioning System signal, ATC now can better identify aircraft location which can provide critical insight in search & rescue scenarios.

Comprehensive Nationwide Coverage

Tower Locations

Space-based ADS-B complements terrestrial ADS-B for complete area coverage

ADS-B Service (Space-Based)

As the prime contractor for the terrestrial ADS-B program, L3Harris is excited to explore how Aireon’s space-based ADS-B will give the FAA an opportunity to investigate new ways of delivering safer skies through an integrated space-based and terrestrial system.

Space-based ADS-B

Space-based ADS-B Reference Guide

ADS-B In/Out (Cockpit)

From the touchscreen Lynx solution to our SafeRoute+ applications, operators see the impact ADS-B brings to aerospace. ADS-B In allows airlines to increase routing, landing and take-off efficiencies, improve block time predictability and increase runway throughput.

ADS-B In/Out (Cockpit)

This ADS-B In retrofit solution increases safety and efficiency during all phases of flight using a suite of ADS-B In applications. It provides the pilots a precise forward field of view of surrounding aircraft up to 100 nautical miles using a Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) to create an environment of shared traffic situational awareness between pilots and air traffic controllers. APPLICATIONS: > CDTI Assisted Visual Separation (CAVS) CAVS aids flight crews in managing spacing, especially during the final approach and helps reduce go-arounds, keeping flights running on-time. Watch the Video > In-Trail Procedures (ITP) ITP provides the flight crew with a vertical profile view of surrounding traffic over 100NM away, saving fuel and providing efficiency. Watch the Video > Initial Interval Management (I-IM) I-IM maintains time-based spacing during instrument meteorological conditions allowing consistent low-aircraft Inter-arrival time which enables better block-time predictability. Watch the Video

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

L3Harris is applying aviation-grade technology and capabilities to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System. Our solutions are enabling safe and secure true beyond visual line of sight operations, providing maximum benefit to UAS operators across the United States.

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RangeVue™ Pro

BVLOS Information

Pilot command and control

UAS Aircraft

Mission & Network Operations

Data Management and Analytics

Mission Operations Center

Network Operations Center

UAS Traffic Management Center

Airborne Communications, Surveillance & Mission Payload

Surveillance

Payload Sensor

Command and Control Airborne Radio

Mobile Communications, Surveillance & Control

Electronic Observer Station

Ground Control Station

ADS-B Xtend

Command and Control Ground Radio

Portable Radar

Ground-Based Wide Area Communications & Surveillance

ADS-B Xtend

Command and Control Radio Antenna

Command and Control Ground Radio

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Max Nose Payload

22 lbs

65 kts

Max Speed

Endurance

8-16 hrs

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Minimum Speed

25 ft x 25 ft (7.6 m x 7.6 m)

70 lbs (31.75 kg)

100 ft (30.5 m)

P4F B100i horizontally opposed 2-stroke

120 lbs (54.4 kg)

38 kts

50 kts

54 nmi (1,500 km)

18,000 ft DA

810 nmi (1,500 km)

98 in (2.5 m)

185 in (4.7 m)

26 in (0.66 m)

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Minimum Temperature

120º F (49º C)

-20º F (-29º C)

30 kts

0.25 in/hr

DYNAMIC MISSION REQUIREMENTS DRIVE PLATFORM CAPABILITIES

> 100+ km low latency line-of-sight FMV > SATCOM capable > AES 256 / Type 1 encryption > 10 lb underwing payload (5 lbs asymmetric)

OPTIONAL WESCAM MX-8 > Sensors: EO, IR, LRF, LP > MWIR 640 x 480, 2.75° to 28.4° FOV > CMOS 1280 x 780, 1.53° to 30.0° FOV > Laser Rangefinder Class 1 > Laser Illuminator Class 3b Wavelength: 852 nm 150 mW > 4-axis gimbal with 6-axis internal passive isolator > Digital / Analog Video: HD-SDI, NTSC, PAL RS-23 > Power: 16–32 VDC 65 W average, 180 W maximum > Weight: 15 lbs

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Max Nose Payload 22lbs (10kg)

Nominal Payload Datalink Range 54 nmi (100 km)

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> Hybrid Quadrotor™ (HQ) Technology. > Fully runway independent. Point takeoff and landing. No equipment required. > Proven ability to operate from land or sea. > Universal mounting interface accommodates various customer payloads. > 2 person operations team. > 1 hour time to deploy from box to launch. > Small Mobile Ground Control Station (Windows tablet or laptop with Datalink).

FVR can easily be assembled by a two person operations team. A quick one hour time from box to launch.

Operations

FVR-90 can accept a wide array of payloads with varying weights without the need to add extra ballast for balance. This flexibility allows the individual end user the ability to quickly reconfigure the aircraft for the specific mission and add more capability as payloads are developed/integrated.

CG Agility

Removable multi-purpose payload bay (nose). The removable payload bay carry -22 lbs of payload with a volume of 1000 cu in while providing 28 VDC /300 W power. There are four additional payload locations on the vehicle. At the boom hard points, 5 lbs can be hung from each boom.

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L3Harris FVR-90 is utilizing the latest Hybrid Quadrotor Feature Code version 3.X.X which includes new capabilities not found in previous releases and not available to those legacy aircraft. HQ 3.0 includes Maritime Moving Baseline technology to enable shipboard vertical takeoff and landing from a moving vessel. Other advanced features being developed in feature code 3.X.X include: Smart throttle / Quiet Cruise, advanced integrated diagnostics for Electronic Speed Control (ESC), Servos and Engine, support for M-Code GPS, support for time-of-flight GPS denied navigation and terminal functionality.

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Addressing some of our customers' most challenging problems: > Surveillance > Small footprint for takeoff and landing > No need for launchers or nets > Small support crew - 2 people to operate

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The uniquely capable #L3Harris FVR-90 is playing a role in Bridger Aerospace's wildfire surveillance and mapping in preparation for fire season. Click here to learn more.

FVR Hybrid Quadrotor™ (HQ) Technology

Fully runway independent. Point takeoff and landing. No equipment required.

With FVR, operators can be confident that dynamic mission requirements will drive platform capabilities, not the inverse. Don’t compromise for anything less.

L3Harris demonstrates dominance with its family of FVR (Fixed-Wing, VTOL, Rotary) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), providing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) engineered for efficiency, speed and range. A superior solution to our customers’ hardest problems, delivering runway independence, unprecedented endurance and innovative modularity for missions in austere, maritime and confined environments.

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THE FUTURE OF VERTICLE LIFT

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Ground-Based Wide Area Communications & Surveillance

AIROSystem™ provides aviation-grade integrated services for BVLOS operations (surveillance, alert and guidance, and command and control). Symphony™ FAA NextGen Surveillance Data most comprehensive real-time surveillance data of aircraft in the National Airspace System derived from L3Harris and FAA nation-wide network of cooperative sensors Primary Surveillance Radar Integration scalable range of radar systems to provide non-cooperative airspace surveillance to detect manned aircraft to display in AIROSystem™ and RangeVue Pro™ Aviation-Grade Command & Control Data Link ground radio network interface that connects through L3Harris AIROSystem™ to provide seamless communication between Remote Pilots and UAS beyond visual line of sight

L3Harris’ AIROSystem™ is an integrated network system of safety-critical technologies, including sensors, radios, display tools, communication equipment and software, that form a complete aviation-grade solution to enable true beyond visual line of sight. Symphony® FAA NextGen Surveillance Data – provides the most comprehensive real-time surveillance data of aircraft in the National Airspace System derived from L3Harris and FAA nation-wide network of cooperative sensors. Deployable and Fixed Primary Surveillance Radars – provides scalable non-cooperative aircraft detection and tracking integration to AIROSystem™ for detect-and-avoid and display on RangeVue™ Pro. Aviation-Grade Command & Control Data Link – provides a ground radio network interface that connects through AIROSystem™ to provide seamless control communication between Remote Pilots and UAS beyond visual line of sight.

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Mobile Primary Surveillance Radar – scalable radar systems to provide close-in non-cooperative aircraft detection and tracking via L3Harris AIROSystem™ and RangeVue™ Pro. Mobile Command & Control Data Link – a ground-based radio node that connects to L3Harris AIROSystem™ to enable close-in or beyond visual line of sight operations.

L3Harris AIRODetect™ – ground-based detect-and-avoid technology to identify and mitigate potential collisions with manned aircraft. RangeVue™ Pro – provides an all-in-one suite for UAS operators to visualize real-time manned and unmanned aircraft surveillance, overlay standard or custom maps for missions and provides real-time status of network systems from FAA and L3Harris AIROSystem™

L3Harris ADS-B Xtend™ – a deployable dual-band receiver that provides infill ADS-B coverage at low altitudes to detect transponder-equipped aircraft. Mobile Primary Surveillance Radar – scalable radar systems to provide close-in non-cooperative aircraft detection and tracking via L3Harris AIROSystem™ and RangeVue™ Pro. Mobile Command & Control Data Link – a ground-based radio node that connects to L3Harris AIROSystem™ to enable close-in or beyond visual line of sight operations. L3Harris AIRODetect™ – ground-based detect-and-avoid technology to identify and mitigate potential collisions with manned aircraft.

RangeVue™ Pro – provides an all-in-one suite for UAS operators to visualize real-time manned and unmanned aircraft surveillance, overlay standard or custom maps for missions and provides real-time status of network systems from FAA and L3Harris AIROSystem™.

ADS-B Xtend™added coverage analysis in Amarillo, TX

Coverage before ADS-B Xtend deployment

Coverage after AUS-B Xtend deployment

Mobile Communications, Surveillance and Control

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RangeVue™ Pro – real-time BVLOS situational awareness on-screen visualization for high and low altitude aircraft and UAS. - redundant sensing technologies and networks for dependable service - ADS-B (cooperative surveillance) - ground and airborne primary radar data feeds (non-cooperative surveillance) - precise location information using advanced algorithms and surveillance data sources - enables alerting and guidance capability for collision avoidance - displays geofencing and “no-fly” areas - configured and cost-optimized for any scale operation - comprehensive data feeds from the FAA’s NAS-wide sensor networks with subscription

RangeVue™ Pro a comprehensive integrated solution for UAS operations

RANGEVUE™ PRO – Pilot in Command

Detect & Avoid Solutions – L3Harris is certifying technology adhering to the latest industry standards implementing Detect and Avoid (DAA) via the advanced Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) utilizing non-operative sensors. L3Harris provides an integrated DAA hardware and software solution that enables a remote pilot to “sense and avoid” all traffic using sensor and guidance technology through mechanisms such as a Remain Well Clear (RWC) function and a Collision Avoidance (CA) function. T CAS - Integrated TCAS, Terrain Awareness, Transponders, Distance Measuring Equipment and ADS-B solution A single, simplified OEM unit that provides unmeasured tactical surveillance performance, alerting and safety. Flight Data Recorders - Proven, reliable and lightweight voice and flight data recorders with crash-survivable memory that are compact in size but robust enough to store hundreds of hours of data and video - with a history of 100% data recovery. Lynx® – Integrated TCAS and ADS-B responder provides best-in-class general aviation and TCAS I helicopter surveillance system with active aircraft tracking and alerting all the way to the ground. L3Harris WESCAM MX™ - Series Technologies state-of-the-art “smart” sensors that provide high definition imaging including infrared, high resolution short-wave infrared, embedded moving target indicator and other advanced imaging capabilities for air, land and sea missions.

Airborne Communications and Surveillance

UAS Remote Pilot Operations – provides UAS operators equivalent level of capability to control UAS from a fixed-base location as operators have in the field. Can be combined with L3Harris RangeVue™ Pro for airspace awareness or AIRODetect™ for DAA. Data Management and Analytics – utilizes L3Harris Amplify™ platform for high fidelity asset identification, management and support including advanced analytics and machine learning.

UAS Airspace Management - provides UAS operators an interface to observe airspace and air traffic conditions, constraints and other pertinent information as well as secure controlled airspace authorizations and coordinate mission information with airspace authorities. UAS AIROSystem™ Network Operations – provides real-time monitoring and control of network assets with direct customer interface and service-level based operations and support.

Mission and Network Operations Support & Remote Pilot Control

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RangeVue™ Pro – real-time BVLOS situational awareness on-screen visualization for high and low altitude aircraft and UAS. - redundant sensing technologies and networks for dependable service - ADS-B (cooperative surveillance) - ground and airborne primary radar data feeds (non-cooperative surveillance) - precise location information using advanced algorithms and surveillance data sources - enables alerting and guidance capability for collision avoidance - displays geofencing and “no-fly” areas - configured and cost-optimized for any scale operation -comprehensive data feeds from the FAA’s NAS-wide sensor networks with subscription

RangeVue™ Pro a comprehensive integrated solution for UAS operations

RANGEVUE™ PRO – Pilot in Command

Military Air Traffic Control Radar

L3Harris tactical air traffic control systems give warfighters advanced target detection and precise approach landing capabilities around an airport or air base. With more than 70 years of experience, L3Harris deploys standalone and netcentric tactical air traffic management solutions that contribute to mission success in complex and changing operational environments.

Military Air Traffic Control Radar

L3Harris’ tactical air traffic control systems give warfighters advanced target detection and precise approach landing capabilities around an airport or air base. With more than 70 years of experience, L3Harris deploys standalone and netcentric tactical air traffic management solutions that contribute to mission success in complex and changing operational environments. The Precision Approach Radar (PAR)-2020 employs proven active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology to provide precise azimuth and elevation position, enabling pilots to land safely even during inclement weather. It is in use by more than 20 armed services around the world, and the mobile version deploys rapidly in challenging conditions to ensure mission success. The Ground Controlled Approach (GCA)-2020 radar provides aircraft surveillance and precision landing in a single, compact ATC system. The airport surveillance radar (ASR) and PAR operate simultaneously from a single sensor, providing accurate display of both types of data. Built for mobility, it is rapidly deployable for air traffic services during natural disasters or in areas of conflict.

Precision Approach Radar -2020

Ground Controlled Approach -2020

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ADS-B Coverage Area

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L3Harris is a key contributor to innovations like space-based ADS-B, where we supported Aireon with both the hosted payload platform on the Iridium NEXT satellites as well as engineering for Aireon’s own ground architecture. This partnership brings an opportunity to now to explore space-based ADS-B surveillance information as a supplement to terrestrial ADS-B. Latest News FAA Explores Space-Based ADS-B in Strategic Partnership FAA now has broad, intra-agency access to Aireon’s high fidelity, real-time air traffic surveillance data for application evaluation: > Validation and integration into air traffic control automation platforms > Airspace safety analysis > Accident investigation data analysis > Airport surface applications > Search and rescue > Air traffic management support > Remote situational awareness and commercial space

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Ngina Mclean Director, Engineering

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