ref 021 "ADS-B Target Reports Expansion" edition 1.5 date 2021-12-22 compound 8 BPS "Barometric Pressure Setting" definition Barometric Pressure Setting group spare 4 BPS "Barometric Pressure Setting" element 12 unsigned quantity 1/10 "hPa" >= 0 <= 819/2 remark Notes: - BPS is the barometric pressure setting of the aircraft minus 800 hPa - A value of "0" indicates that in the aircraft a value of 800 hPa or less has been selected. - A value of "409.5" indicates that in the aircraft a value of 1209.5 hPa or more has been selected. SH "Selected Heading" definition Selected Heading group spare 4 HDR "Horizontal Reference Direction" element 1 table 0: True North 1: Magnetic North STAT "Selected Heading Status" element 1 table 0: Data is either unavailable or invalid 1: Data is available and valid SH "Selected Heading" element 10 unsigned quantity 45/2^6 "°" remark On many aircraft, the ADS-B Transmitting Subsystem receives Selected Heading from a Mode Control Panel / Flight Control Unit (MCP / FCU). Users of this data are cautioned that the Selected Heading value transmitted by the ADS-B Transmitting Subsystem does not necessarily reflect the true intention of the airplane during certain flight modes (e.g., during LNAV mode). NAV "Navigation Mode" definition Navigation Mode Settings group AP "Autopilot" element 1 table 0: Autopilot not engaged 1: Autopilot engaged VN "Vertical Navigation" element 1 table 0: Vertical Navigation not active 1: Vertical Navigation active AH "Altitude Hold" element 1 table 0: Altitude Hold not engaged 1: Altitude Hold engaged AM "Approach Mode" element 1 table 0: Approach Mode not active 1: Approach Mode active MFM "Status of MCP/FCU Mode Bits" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 1 table 0: MCP/FCU Mode Bits not populated 1: MCP/FCU Mode Bits populated spare 2 remark NOTE: 1: The status of the LNAV indication is contained in Data Item I021/200, bit-7. Please also consider Note 2 to Data Item I021/200. NOTE: 2: MFM (Status of MCP/FCU Mode Bits) is contained in the Target State and Status Message (Register 62 16, Format Type Code 29, Subtype Code 1) as defined in EUROCAE ED-102B/RTCA DO-260C Ref. [11] chapter 2.2.3.2.7.1.3.11. If set to “1”, MFM#VAL indicates that the bits for “AP”, “VN”, “AH”, “AM” (in I021/REF/NAV) and for LNAV (in I021/200) have been actively populated. NOTE: 3: If MFM#VAL = 0, AP, VN, AH, and AM (in I021/REF/NAV) shall be set to 0 and LNAV (in I021/200) shall be set to 1. GAO "GPS Antenna Offset" definition GPS Antenna Offset element 8 raw remark The value of this field is copied from the respective bits 33-40 of Register 65 16 of Version 2 and Version 3 ADS-B Systems (as defined in I021/210) (Aircraft Operational Status - Surface). The detailed definition is contained in EUROCAE Document ED-102()/RTCA DO- 260() Ref. [11]. Bit-8 indicates the direction of the offset with a value of 0 indicating ‘left of centerline’ and a value of 1 indicating ‘right of centerline’. SGV "Surface Ground Vector" definition Ground Speed and Track Angle elements of the Surface Ground Vector. extended STP "" element 1 table 0: Aircraft has not stopped 1: Aircraft has stopped HTS "" element 1 table 0: Heading/Ground Track data is not valid 1: Heading/Ground Track data is valid HTT "" element 1 table 0: Heading data provided 1: Ground Track provided HRD "" element 1 table 0: True North 1: Magnetic North GSS "Ground Speed" element 11 unsigned quantity 1/2^3 "kt" - HGT "Heading/Ground Track Information" element 7 unsigned quantity 45/2^4 "°" - STA "Aircraft Status" definition This item contains flags to convey information on the status of a target. extended ES "ES IN Capability" element 1 table 0: Target is not 1090 ES IN capable 1: Target is 1090 ES IN capable UAT "UAT IN Capability" element 1 table 0: Target is not UAT IN capable 1: Target is UAT IN capable RCE "Reduced Capability Equipment" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 2 table 0: Not RCE 1: TABS (see Note 2) 2: Reserved for future use 3: Other RCE RRL "Reply Rate Limiting" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 1 table 0: Reply Rate Limiting is not active 1: Reply Rate Limiting is active remark Notes: 1. The RCE information is taken from the Capability Class field in the “Aircraft Operational Status Message (Register 65 16 )” as defined in EUROCAE ED-102B/RTCA DO-260C (Chapter A.1.4.10.3 in Ref.[11]). 2. TABS is the “Traffic Awareness Beacon System” as defined by ETSO-C199 / TSO-C199. 3. The RRL information is contained in the Operational Mode field in the Airborne Operational Status Message, (Register 65_16, Bit 29). - PS3 "Priority Status for Version 3 ADS-B Systems" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 3 table 0: No emergency / not reported 1: General emergency 2: UAS/RPAS - Lost link 3: Minimum fuel 4: No communications 5: Unlawful interference 6: Aircraft in Distress 7: Aircraft in Distress Manual Activation TPW "Transmit Power" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 2 table 0: Unavailable, Unknown, or less than 70 W 1: 70 W 2: 125 W 3: 200 W remark Notes: 1. For ADS-B Version 3 systems as defined in EUROCAE ED- 102B/RTCA DO-260C (Ref. [11]) the values have been re-defined. PS3 shall be used exclusively for Version 3 ADS-B systems as defined in I021/210/VN. 2. For ADS-B systems with a version number below 3, the PS shall be encoded in Data Item I021/200/PS. However, since values have been re-defined in ADS-B Version 3, mapping is required to ensure that information is not lost. This mapping shall be done according to the following table: :: ADS-B Version 3 (PS3) ADS-Version < 3 (I021/200 - PS) 0 (No Emergency/not reported) 0 (No Emergency/not reported) 1 (General emergency) 1 (General emergency) 2 (UAS/RPAS Lost Link) 4 (No communication) 3 (Minimum fuel) 3 (Minimum fuel) 4 (No communication) 4 (No communication) 5 (Unlawful interference) 5 (Unlawful interference) 6 (Aircraft in distress - 1 (General emergency) automatic activation) 7 (Aircraft in distress - 1 (General emergency) manual activation) 3. TPW#VAL is defined in EUROCAE ED-102B/DO-260C Ref. [11] “Aircraft Operational Status Message (Register 65 16 )” Bits 17-18 and indicates the nearest minimum transmit power (in Watts) at the antenna port. The nearest minimum setting in this field would be rounded down from the actual design value. For example, if the avionics is designed to transmit at 100W out of the antenna port, the encoded value in this field would be for 70W (decimal 1). - TSI "Transponder Side Indication" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 2 table 0: Unknown 1: Transponder #1 (left/pilot side or single) 2: Transponder #2 (right/co-pilot side) 3: Transponder #3 (auxiliary or Backup) MUO "Manned / Unmanned Operation" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 1 table 0: Manned Operation 1: Unmanned Operation RWC "Remain Well Clear Corrective Alert" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 1 table 0: RWC Corrective Alert not active 1: RWC Corrective Alert active remark Notes: 1. This information is taken from the “Extended Squitter Aircraft Status Message” Register 61 16 Bit 25 as defined in EUROCAE ED- 102B/RTCA DO-260C Ref. [11]. It is available for Version 3 ADS-B Systems only (refer to I021/210/VN). 2. This information is taken from the Operational Mode field in the “Aircraft Operational Status Message (Register 65 16 Bit 40)” as defined in EUROCAE ED-102B/RTCA DO-260C (Chapter A.1.4.10.4 in Ref. [11]). This information is available for Version 3 ADS-B systems only (refer to I021/210/VN). - DAA "Detectand Avoid Capabilities" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 2 table 0: No RWC Capability 1: RWC/RA/OCM Capability 2: RWC/OCM Capability 3: Invalid ASTERIX Value DF17CA "Transponder Capability" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 3 raw remark Notes: 1. This information is taken from the Capability Class field in the “Aircraft Operational Status Message (Register 65 16 Bits 23-24)” as defined in EUROCAE ED-102B/RTCA DO-260C (Chapter A.1.4.10.3 in Ref. [11]). This information is available for Version 3 ADS-B systems only (refer to I021/210/VN). 2. The meaning of the individual values in “DAA” are described in Chapter A.1.4.10.24 in EUROCAE ED-102B/RTCA DO-260C Ref.[11]. 3. CA is transmitted in Downlink Format 17 messages. CA is defined in EUROCAE ED-73F [14] chapter 3.18.4.5 and in RTCA DO-181F [14] chapter 2.2.14.4.6 where further details on the meaning of this Element are provided. Category 021 provides this Element as a “store-and-forward” capability only. - SVH "Sense Vertical & Horizontal" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 2 table 0: Vertical Only 1: Horizontal Only 2: Blended 3: Vertical Only or Horizontal Only per intruder CATC "CAS Type & Capability" group EP "Element Population Bit" element 1 table 0: Element not populated 1: Element populated VAL "Value" element 3 table 0: Active CAS (TCAS II) or no CAS 1: Active CAS (not TCAS II) 2: Active CAS (not TCAS II) with OCM transmit capability 3: Active CAS of Junior Status 4: Passive CAS with 1030TCAS Resolution Message receive capability 5: Passive CAS with only OCM receive capability 6: Reserved for future use 7: Reserved for future use remark Notes: 1. SVH is part of the CCCB (Collision Avoidance Coordination Capability Bits) in the “Aircraft Operational Status Message” Register 65_16 Bits 33-39 as defined in EUROCAE ED-102B/RTCA DO-260C Ref. [11], Chapter 2.2.3.2.7.2.4.8.1. This information is available for Version 3 ADS-B systems only (refer to I021/210/VN). 2. CATC is part of the CCCB (Collision Avoidance Coordination Capability Bits) in the “Aircraft Operational Status Message” Register 65_16 Bits 33-39 as defined in EUROCAE ED-102B/RTCA DO-260C Ref. [11], Chapter 2.2.3.2.7.2.4.8.2. This information is available for Version 3 ADS-B systems only (refer to I021/210/VN). - TAO "Transponder Antenna Offset" group EP "Element Populated Bit" element 1 table 0: Element Not Populated 1: Element Populated VAL "Value" element 5 table 0: No data 1: 0 ≤ TAO ≤ 1 2: 1 < TAO ≤ 2 3: 2 < TAO ≤ 4 4: 4 < TAO ≤ 6 5: 6 < TAO ≤ 8 6: 8 < TAO ≤ 10 7: 10 < TAO ≤ 12 8: 12 < TAO ≤ 14 9: 14 < TAO ≤ 16 10: 16 < TAO ≤ 18 11: 18 < TAO ≤ 20 12: 20 < TAO ≤ 22 13: 22 < TAO ≤ 24 14: 24 < TAO ≤ 26 15: 26 < TAO ≤ 28 16: 28 < TAO ≤ 30 17: 30 < TAO ≤ 32 18: 32 < TAO ≤ 34 19: 34 < TAO ≤ 36 20: 36 < TAO ≤ 38 21: 38 < TAO ≤ 40 22: 40 < TAO ≤ 42 23: 42 < TAO ≤ 44 24: 44 < TAO ≤ 46 25: 46 < TAO ≤ 48 26: 48 < TAO ≤ 50 27: 50 < TAO ≤ 52 28: 52 < TAO ≤ 54 29: 54 < TAO ≤ 56 30: 56 < TAO ≤ 58 31: TAO > 58 spare 1 remark Notes: 1. TAO is a one-to-one copy of Message Bits 68 to 72 of the ”Aircraft Operational Status Message” (Register 65 16 ). The TAO is measured along the longitudinal axis of the aircraft from the forward end. - TNH "True North Heading" definition True North Heading (Element of Air Vector). element 16 unsigned quantity 360/2^16 "°" remark Magnetic Heading is defined in I021/152. MES "Military Extended Squitter" definition Contents of Extended Squitters transmitted by Military Aircraft compound SUM "Mode 5 Summary" group M5 "" element 1 table 0: No Mode 5 interrogation 1: Mode 5 interrogation ID "" element 1 table 0: No authenticated Mode 5 ID reply/report 1: Authenticated Mode 5 ID reply/report DA "" element 1 table 0: No authenticated Mode 5 Data reply or Report 1: Authenticated Mode 5 Data reply or Report (i.e any valid Mode 5 reply type other than ID) M1 "" element 1 table 0: Mode 1 code not present or not from Mode 5 reply/report 1: Mode 1 code from Mode 5 reply/report M2 "" element 1 table 0: Mode 2 code not present or not from Mode 5 reply/report 1: Mode 2 code from Mode 5 reply/report M3 "" element 1 table 0: Mode 3 code not present or not from Mode 5 reply/report 1: Mode 3 code from Mode 5 reply/report MC "" element 1 table 0: Flightlevel not present or not from Mode 5 reply/report 1: Flightlevel from Mode 5 reply/report PO "" element 1 table 0: Position not from Mode 5 report (ADS-B report) 1: Position from Mode 5 report remark Notes: 1. The flag M2 refers to the contents of Subfield #6 below, M3, MC refer to the contents of data items I021/070 and I021/145 respectively. The flag M1 refers to the contents of Subfield #3 below (Extended Mode 1 Code in Octal Representation). 2. If a Mode 5 reply/report is received with the Emergency bit set, then the Military Emergency bit (ME) in Data Item I021/200, Target Status, shall be set. 3. If a Mode 5 reply/report is received with the Identification of Position bit set, then the Special Position Identification bit (SPI) in Data Item I021/200, Target Status, shall be set. 4. If a Mode 5 report (ID or Data) is received and fullfill the autentication criteria the corresponding authentication bit shall be set. PNO "Mode 5 PIN / National Origin" group spare 2 PIN "PIN Code" element 14 raw spare 5 NO "National Origin Code" element 11 raw EM1 "Extended Mode 1 Code in Octal Representation" group V "" element 1 table 0: Code validated 1: Code not validated spare 1 L "" element 1 table 0: Mode 1 code as derived from the report of the transponder 1: Smoothed Mode 1 code as provided by a local tracker spare 1 EM1 "Extended Mode 1 Code in Octal Representation" element 12 string octal remark Notes: - Subfield #1 is present, the M1 bit in Subfield #1 indicates whether the Extended Mode 1 Code is from a Mode 5 reply or a Mode 1 reply. If Subfield #1 is not present, the Extended Mode 1 Code is from a Mode 1 reply. - If Subfield #3 is not present the Mode 1 Code was not reported or all Code Bits were equal to 0. - The valid bit is set if the Code was only reported once for that target. XP "X Pulse Presence" group spare 2 XP "X-pulse from Mode 5 PIN Reply/report" element 1 table 0: X-Pulse not present 1: X-pulse present X5 "X-pulse from Mode 5 Data Reply or Report" element 1 table 0: X-pulse set to zero or no authenticated Data reply or Report received 1: X-pulse set to one (present) XC "X-pulse from Mode C Reply" element 1 table 0: X-pulse set to zero or no Mode C reply 1: X-pulse set to one (present) X3 "X-pulse from Mode 3/A Reply" element 1 table 0: X-pulse set to zero or no Mode 3/A reply 1: X-pulse set to one (present) X2 "X-pulse from Mode 2 Reply" element 1 table 0: 0 X-pulse set to zero or no Mode 2 reply 1: X-pulse set to one (present) X1 "X-pulse from Mode 1 Reply" element 1 table 0: X-pulse set to zero or no Mode 1 reply 1: X-pulse set to one (present) remark Within Mode 5 reports, the X-Pulse can be set for the following cases: 1. In a combined Mode 1 and Mode 2 report: in this case the X5 bit and the X2 bit shall be set; 2. In a combined Mode 3 and Mode C report: in this case the X5 bit and the X3 bit shall be set; 3. In a Mode 5 PIN data report: in this case the X5 bit and the XP bit shall be set. The X1 bit and the XC bit are meaningless as in Mode 1 and Mode C replies/reports the X Pulse is not defined. They are kept for compatibility reasons. FOM "Figure of Merit" group spare 3 FOM "Figure of Merit" element 5 raw M2 "Mode 2 Code in Octal Representation" group V "" element 1 table 0: Code validated 1: Code not validated spare 1 L "" element 1 table 0: Mode-2 code as derived from the reply of the transponder 1: Smoothed Mode-2 code as provided by a local tracker spare 1 MODE2 "Mode 2 Code in Octal Representation" element 12 string octal remark If Subfield 6 is not present the Mode 2 Code was no reported or all Code Bits were equal to 0. remark Notes: - The Reserved Expansion Field is optional. When used to transmit MES, it shall be sent when the targets are represented by Mode 5 Level 2 reports. - The information contained in this data item is specific to 1090MHz Extended Squitter messages transmitted by military aircraft (Mode 5 Level 2 squitter).