ADS-B Based Air Traffic Management System Using Ethereum Blockchain Technology

Abstract

This study represents a performance model of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) based ATM system using the security features of Ethereum blockchain technology. ADS-B based modernization of ATM is taking place in different parts of the world. ADS-B and other components of upcoming ATM exchange information through an unencrypted data link. More reliability of ATM on data link services caused fear of cyber threat to many aviation specialist and entities. To overcome the security-related concern of ADS-B based ATM, blockchain can be a promising technology. This paper systematically reviews the key concepts and process of Ethereum and Hyperledger blockchain technology and proposed a model using Ethereum blockchain in ATM comparing different key features of blockchain technology which ensures privacy, authenticity and confidentiality to overcome the cyber threat of ADS-B based ATM system. It is found that the proposed Ethereum based blockchain technique provides the opportunity of establishing secured ADS-B based ATM.