Global Automatic Direction Finder Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Automatic Direction Finder market size is expected to reach $ 136 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 2.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Automatic Direction Finder is an instrument that intercepts and uses electromagnetic radiation in the radio portion of the spectrum to determine the direction of the radio transmitter.
A direction finder (DF) can be used by an aircraft or ship as a navigational aid. This is accomplished by measuring the direction (bearing) of at least two transmitters whose locations are already known. When the measured directions from each transmitter are plotted on a map, the intersection of the two plotted lines gives the location of the aircraft or ship carrying the DF. This technique, using the directions to two or more transmitters of known location, is called triangulation.
Global Automatic Direction Finder key players include Rohde-schwarz, Rockwell Collins, RHOTHETA, Taiyo, GEW, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 85%.
US is the largest market, with a share over 30%, followed by Germany and Japan, both have a share over 45%.
In terms of product, Maritime is the largest segment, with a share over 60%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Search and Rescue, followed by Vessel Traffic Service, Air Traffic Control, etc.
This report studies the global Automatic Direction Finder production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Automatic Direction Finder and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Automatic Direction Finder that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Automatic Direction Finder total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Units)
Global Automatic Direction Finder total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units), (based on production site)
Global Automatic Direction Finder consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Units)
U.S. VS China: Automatic Direction Finder domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Automatic Direction Finder market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Rockwell Collins, Rohde-schwarz, RHOTHETA, Taiyo, GEW, Thales, BendixKing, TCI(SPX), TechComm, Caravan, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Automatic Direction Finder market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Units) and average price (K USD/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Automatic Direction Finder Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Automatic Direction Finder Market, Segmentation by Type:
Maritime
Mobile Land
Airborne
Global Automatic Direction Finder Market, Segmentation by Application:
Air Traffic Control
Vessel Traffic Service
Search and Rescue
Others
Companies Profiled:
Rockwell Collins
Rohde-schwarz
RHOTHETA
Taiyo
GEW
Thales
BendixKing
TCI(SPX)
TechComm
Caravan
Comlab
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
2. What is the demand of the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Automatic Direction Finder is an instrument that intercepts and uses electromagnetic radiation in the radio portion of the spectrum to determine the direction of the radio transmitter.
A direction finder (DF) can be used by an aircraft or ship as a navigational aid. This is accomplished by measuring the direction (bearing) of at least two transmitters whose locations are already known. When the measured directions from each transmitter are plotted on a map, the intersection of the two plotted lines gives the location of the aircraft or ship carrying the DF. This technique, using the directions to two or more transmitters of known location, is called triangulation.
Global Automatic Direction Finder key players include Rohde-schwarz, Rockwell Collins, RHOTHETA, Taiyo, GEW, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 85%.
US is the largest market, with a share over 30%, followed by Germany and Japan, both have a share over 45%.
In terms of product, Maritime is the largest segment, with a share over 60%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Search and Rescue, followed by Vessel Traffic Service, Air Traffic Control, etc.
This report studies the global Automatic Direction Finder production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Automatic Direction Finder and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Automatic Direction Finder that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Automatic Direction Finder total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Units)
Global Automatic Direction Finder total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units), (based on production site)
Global Automatic Direction Finder consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Units)
U.S. VS China: Automatic Direction Finder domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Automatic Direction Finder production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Automatic Direction Finder market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Rockwell Collins, Rohde-schwarz, RHOTHETA, Taiyo, GEW, Thales, BendixKing, TCI(SPX), TechComm, Caravan, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Automatic Direction Finder market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Units) and average price (K USD/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Automatic Direction Finder Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Automatic Direction Finder Market, Segmentation by Type:
Maritime
Mobile Land
Airborne
Global Automatic Direction Finder Market, Segmentation by Application:
Air Traffic Control
Vessel Traffic Service
Search and Rescue
Others
Companies Profiled:
Rockwell Collins
Rohde-schwarz
RHOTHETA
Taiyo
GEW
Thales
BendixKing
TCI(SPX)
TechComm
Caravan
Comlab
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
2. What is the demand of the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Automatic Direction Finder market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
129 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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