Displaying Motion Vectors
When Absolute Motion Vectors are selected, the vectors extending from the traffic symbols depict the traffic’s reported track and speed over the ground. When Relative Motion Vectors are selected, the vectors extending from the traffic symbols display how the traffic is moving relative to own aircraft. These vectors are calculated using the traffic’s track and ground speed and own aircraft’s track and ground speed. These two values are combined to depict where the traffic is moving purely with respect to own aircraft, and provide a forecast of where the traffic will be, relative to own aircraft, in the near future. If the system does not have sufficient information to calculate motion vectors, they are not shown.

Parent Topic: ADS-B Traffic