GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference
190-00181-00 Rev. G
14-12
SECTION 14
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
14.2 WEATHER DATA LINK INTERFACE
This section is written for:
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6.01 and later
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Some differences in operation may be observed when
comparing the information in this manual to earlier or
later software versions.
NOTE: This section is written exclusively for 500
Series units that are configured with the GDL
49 or GDL 69(A) Data Link Satellite Receiver.
Refer to the 400/500 Series Display Interfaces
Pilot’s Guide Addendum (190-00140-10) when
interfacing with non-Garmin products.
Introduction
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data link.
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Transmissions are made using bursts of compressed
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Satellite Radio network.
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This data is then delivered to a weather server
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the weather data on the system, an incoming
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message, it is displayed on the GNS 530 unit.
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information provider. This data is then delivered
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streaming weather data, processes the data, then
sends it to the GNS 530 unit for display.
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include:
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imagery.
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data.
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reporting stations on a moving map indicating
visibility, ceiling, etc.
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periodic position report transmissions from the
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