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| title | chunk | source | category | tags | date_saved | instance |
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| Automated Flight Following | 1/1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Flight_Following | reference | science, encyclopedia | 2026-05-05T12:51:23.591532+00:00 | kb-cron |
Automated Flight Following (AFF) is GPS aircraft tracking that is mandated by a government agency (or other governing body) for its contractors. The following criteria must be met:
The GPS device must transmit position reports every two minutes; The position reports must be pushed into the third-party database (where they are automatically tracked by dispatchers). A common use for AFF devices is to track planes flying for the USDA or utility companies during fire season.
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