What does the small yellow flashing diamond mean on my map/scree

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1/30/2018 8:43 AM
 

Mike

 

The diamond is an indication that the target is on the ground. It could also be a helicopter hovering near the ground.

There is a setting on most ASDB in/out systems that has you set your maximum taxi speed. This helps towers to monitor you on the ground for taxi traffic control.

 

John

 
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2/18/2018 10:56 AM
 

Yes, saw it again yesterday a couple of times...very interesting.

I try to get information from tapping on it but nothing doing. No big deal, I do not really need to know anymore about it other than it is on the surface!

See it here taxiing at Harrisburg International Airport....this one is a triangle still moving.  Perhaps coming off a high-speed taxiway. Probably a commercial jet or private jet going to the main terminal?  

Still do not see many MILITARY planes with adbs.  However, there is a minor issue going on right now with operational security and the device....appears as though armature spotters are ID'ing combat jets going in adn out of Syrian Airspace for bombing missions.  Our adversaries can monitor our tail numbers and strength going in and hide....amazing what people will do with information!

Nice to get these while TAXIING as well!

This one is the diamond and is STOPPED...he took so long on the radio I actually caught up to him and waited behind him - looked like a bonanza having some issues with radio work?  Nice to know he was there when I could not see him initially.  Pretty cool function to have us SEE targets on the ground as well.

 

 

 

 

 
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