DO-260B/C – ADS-B Out – Minimum Operational Performance Standards Essentials Training by Tonex
This professional course delivers an in-depth exploration of DO-260B and DO-260C standards governing Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) Out systems. Participants gain comprehensive insights into the performance requirements, interoperability criteria, and compliance strategies essential for safe and efficient airspace operations. Given ADS-B’s integral role in modern air traffic management, its secure implementation is paramount. This course emphasizes cybersecurity implications, including the safeguarding of aircraft surveillance data and resilience against spoofing or tampering attacks, which are critical to maintaining integrity within national and international aviation infrastructures.
Audience:
- Avionics Engineers
- Aerospace System Designers
- Aviation Safety Inspectors
- Regulatory Compliance Officers
- Air Traffic Management Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of DO-260B/C standards
- Identify ADS-B Out operational requirements and configurations
- Analyze system performance and interoperability criteria
- Examine certification and regulatory compliance processes
- Explore cybersecurity risks in ADS-B Out implementations
- Apply standards-based approaches to mitigate operational vulnerabilities
Course Modules:
Module 1: DO-260 Overview
- Evolution of DO-260 standards
- Purpose and scope of DO-260B/C
- Impact on ADS-B infrastructure
- Role in airspace modernization
- Global compliance considerations
- ICAO and FAA directives
Module 2: System Performance Criteria
- Accuracy and integrity parameters
- Update rate and latency metrics
- Positional data requirements
- Traffic information handling
- Receiver sensitivity thresholds
- Environmental performance conditions
Module 3: ADS-B Out Functionality
- Broadcast architecture principles
- Transmit message formats
- GNSS source integration
- Velocity and heading reports
- Power output and frequency specs
- Aircraft identification encoding
Module 4: Installation and Configuration
- Airborne equipment setup
- System interface requirements
- Avionics integration techniques
- Functional testing procedures
- Configuration data validation
- Manufacturer guidance alignment
Module 5: Certification & Compliance
- RTCA/DO-260B/C approval path
- FAA and EASA requirements
- Conformance verification testing
- Compliance documentation essentials
- Continued airworthiness oversight
- Updates and change management
Module 6: Cybersecurity Considerations
- Threat landscape for ADS-B Out
- Data spoofing and signal jamming
- Secure positioning validation
- Integrity monitoring mechanisms
- Regulatory cybersecurity mandates
- Resilience strategies and best practices
Enroll in the DO-260B/C – ADS-B Out Essentials Training by Tonex to master the regulatory, technical, and cybersecurity dimensions of ADS-B Out systems. Equip yourself with the critical skills to ensure airspace safety, compliance, and cyber-resilience in evolving aviation environments.