TCAS transmissions

[roonyunlimited]

Does anyone know the data frame format for interrogation and replies in TCAS ? It would be great if you can give me any info on Mode-S, Mode-C and Mode-A. Tried googling but didn't turn out proper results. Please help :)

[Skyjob]

Try reading up first on Eurocontrol (http://www.eurocontrol.int/acas) website, it has many links.
For frame format manufacturer documentation or system description is required.

[ATCast]

Take look at the Minimum Operational Performance Standards for TCAS II. This document defines the TCAS message formats.
The document can be obtained through RTCA as document DO-185,latest revision is DO-185B, change 2. Or through EUROCAE as document ED-143.

Mode S is defined in RTCA DO-181 (E)/ EUROCAE ED- 73 (E), latest revision is

ADS-B is defined in RTCA DO-260 (B) / EUROCAE ED-102 (A)

[Capetonian]

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