Bush Intercontinental GetsASDE-X

Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental is now operating with an Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), an advanced runway incursion detection and alerting system made by Sensis. Thirty-five airports will receive the technology through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. ASDE-X combines surface movement radar, multilateration and Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) surveillance information to provide air traffic controllers with highly accurate, real-time position and identification information of all aircraft and vehicles on the airport surface. By integrating multiple surveillance technologies, the system delivers a comprehensive picture of ground operations, increasing controller situational awareness and improving airport safety in all weather conditions. The system also features advanced runway conflict detection and alerting technology, Safety Logic, which uses complex algorithms to alert controllers of potential aircraft and/or vehicle incursions. ASDE-X is compatible with NextGen systems such as ADS-B and will serve as the basis for the FAA’s Runway Status Lights (RWSL) program. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the 21st airport operational with ASDE-X.