mode S

Mode S

[′mōd ′es] (navigation) An augmentation of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System in which each aircraft is equipped with a transponder that replies when interrogated with a discrete identity code. Also known as ADSEL (in Britain); discrete address beacon system or DABS (in the United States).

mode S

Mode S stands for mode select. Mode S transponders are used in conjunction with a traffic alert and collision avoidance system. This mode permits the exchange of digitally encoded information between the ground controller and individual aircraft.

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Definition

Mode S➣Mode Select (avionics)