While industry averages vary within reasonable ranges, multilateration has proven to be a dramatically lower cost surveillance solution than traditional radar. The analysis below estimates a total cost of ownership (TCO) benefit of nearly 5 million euros for a life cycle of 15 years.

“WAM is expected to reduce the life-cycle-cost of ground based acquisition infrastructure systems by about 20-35% or more.”

Comparative Assessment of SSR vs. Wide Area MLAT, Eurocontrol

All prices listed in Euros (€) and are based on reported industry averages.