Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
group
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Noah Evans, Junior Sara Patel Nicholas Gatto Daniel Ingleton
Lead Presenter's Name
Noah Evans
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Engineering
Faculty Mentor Name
Ms. Wairimu Mwangi
Abstract
The Remora is a compact Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) receiver, designed to enhance situational awareness for pilots operating experimental and homebuilt aircraft. Unlike conventional panel or windscreen-mounted systems, the Remora is installed externally, making it a low-profile solution to the ADS-B In challenge. The device integrates easily with the aircraft’s existing power supply. It transmits data wirelessly to electronic flight bags (EFBs) within the cockpit, using existing iOS and Android software for display and user interaction. The primary function of the Remora is to provide public-access, real-time traffic awareness and weather forecasting, enabling pilots to make informed mission decisions. By combining wireless connectivity with external installation, the Remora transforms a temporary receiver into a permanent solution, while maintaining usability and accessibility. This design is especially well-suited to the experimental aviation community, where cost, flexibility, and simplicity are critical considerations. Overall, the Remora offers an innovative and cost-effective alternative to aftermarket receiver systems. It enhances flight safety and situational awareness while avoiding many of the financial and operational challenges associated with handheld or temporary receiver alternatives.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Included in
Aviation Safety and Security Commons, Digital Communications and Networking Commons, Systems and Communications Commons
Remora ADS-B In Receiver
The Remora is a compact Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) receiver, designed to enhance situational awareness for pilots operating experimental and homebuilt aircraft. Unlike conventional panel or windscreen-mounted systems, the Remora is installed externally, making it a low-profile solution to the ADS-B In challenge. The device integrates easily with the aircraft’s existing power supply. It transmits data wirelessly to electronic flight bags (EFBs) within the cockpit, using existing iOS and Android software for display and user interaction. The primary function of the Remora is to provide public-access, real-time traffic awareness and weather forecasting, enabling pilots to make informed mission decisions. By combining wireless connectivity with external installation, the Remora transforms a temporary receiver into a permanent solution, while maintaining usability and accessibility. This design is especially well-suited to the experimental aviation community, where cost, flexibility, and simplicity are critical considerations. Overall, the Remora offers an innovative and cost-effective alternative to aftermarket receiver systems. It enhances flight safety and situational awareness while avoiding many of the financial and operational challenges associated with handheld or temporary receiver alternatives.