The Future Air Navigation System (FANS): Communications, Navigation, Surveillance û Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)

by Galotti,Vincent P.

• ISBN13: 9780291398338
• ISBN10: 0291398332
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-05-28
• Publisher: Gower Technical

Summary

In view of the increase in air traffic, there has been a great deal of work by the nations of the world, under the auspices of ICAO, toward developing the concept for a future air navigation infrastructure to serve worldwide civil aviation efficiency. Even though the concept is well described and implementation is beginning, only technical manuals are available to advance the systems concept.This book describes the global vision for the Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and is the first text of its kind dedicated solely to Communications Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management and the CNS/ATM systems concept. In addition to the technical issues associated with CNS/ATM, the book also examines institutional, economic, labour and Human Factors issues. It is designed as a text usable in the classroom environment in universities and aviation technical schools.

Table of Contents

Figures	x	(2)
Foreword	xii	(1)
Dr. Philippe Rochat, Secretary General, International Civil Aviation Organization
Foreword	xiii	(2)
Dr. Marvin L. Smith, Ed.D, Director, ATC Program, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Preface	xv
PART A: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE	1	(46)
1. Introduction to the Future Air Navigation System (FANS)	3	(18)
Introduction	3	(1)
The Special Committee on Future Air Navigation Systems-(FANS)	3	(3)
The Special Committee for the Monitoring and Coordination of Development and Transition Planning for the Future Air Navigation System (FANS Phase II)	6	(2)
The Tenth Air Navigation Conference	8	(1)
A brief look at CNS/ATM	9	(4)
A glance at the future	13	(3)
Recapping the major points	16	(3)
Questions and exercises to expand your knowledge	19	(2)
2. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)	21	(26)
Introduction	21	(1)
A historical synopsis of internationalism in aviation	22	(8)
ICAO today	30	(6)
Responsibility and role of ICAO regarding CNS/ATM	36	(5)
A glance at the future	41	(1)
Recapping the major points	42	(2)
Questions and exercises to expand your knowledge	44	(3)
PART B: COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION, SURVEILLANCE/AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (CNS/ATM)	47	(180)
3. Communications	49	(43)
Introduction	49	(1)
Definitions	50	(2)
Shortcomings of the present system	52	(1)
Communications	53	(1)
Communications envisaged in an integrated global CNS/ATM environment	54	(3)
Data link	57	(4)
Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN)	61	(3)
Service providers	64	(5)
Summary of the benefits of the future gloabl communication system	69	(1)
Recapping the major points	70	(3)
A glance at the future	73	(16)
Questions and exercises to expand your knowledge	89	(3)
4. Navigation	92	(48)
Introduction	92	(2)
Definitions	94	(2)
Shortcomings of the present system	96	(1)
Navigation	96	(4)
Navigation as envisaged in an integrated global CNS/ATM environment	100	(4)
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS)	104	(7)
Required Navigation Performance (RNP)	111	(7)
Summary of the benefits of the future navigation systems	118	(1)
A glance at the future	119	(16)
Recapping the major points	135	(2)
Questions and exercises to expand your knowledge	137	(3)
5. Surveillance	140	(37)
Introduction	140	(1)
Definitions	141	(2)
Shortcomings of the present system	143	(1)
Surveillance	144	(2)
Surveillance as envisaged in the integrated global CNS/ATM environment	146	(2)
Automatic dependent surveillance (ADS)	148	(7)
ADS Broadcast (ADS-B)	155	(2)
Secondary surveillance radar (SSR) Mode S	157	(2)
Summary of the benefits of the future global surveillance system	159	(3)
A glance at the future	162	(10)
Recapping the major points	172	(2)
Questions and exercises to expand your knowledge	174	(3)
6. Air Traffic Management	177	(38)
Introduction	177	(2)
Definitions	179	(1)
Shortcomings of the present system	180	(2)
Air Traffic Management (ATM)	182	(5)
Elements of the ATM system	187	(10)
Summary of the benefits of the future ATM system	197	(1)
A glance at the future	198	(12)
Recapping the major points	210	(3)
Questions and exercises to expand your knowledge	213	(2)
7. Transition and implementation	215	(12)
Introduction	215	(1)
Global planning	216	(5)
System implementation	221	(1)
Institutuional considerations	222	(3)
Implementation options	225	(2)
PART C: THE HUMAN ELEMENT	227	(50)
8. Human factors in CNS/ATM systems	229	(16)
Introduction	229	(1)
Historical background	230	(2)
Automation in future aviation systems	232	(3)
CNS/ATM system automation	235	(3)
Issues and concerns in CNS/ATM systems automation	238	(7)
9. A view of the future system from the air	245	(15)
Phillippe Domogala
Introduction	245	(1)
Strategic planning by the aircraft operator	245	(1)
Three hours prior to departure	246	(1)
Start up	247	(1)
Taxiing	248	(1)
Takeoff	249	(1)
Climb-out to cruising altitude	250	(1)
Cruising	251	(2)
Arrival	253	(1)
Descent and approach	254	(1)
Landing	255	(1)
Training issues	256	(1)
Human factors issues	257	(1)
Benefits	258	(2)
10. A view of the future system from the ground	260	(17)
Philippe Domogala
Introduction	260	(1)
A look behind the scenes	260	(3)
Beginning the shift with the tower (TWR) controller	263	(2)
The approach controller	265	(2)
The enroute controller (continental airspace)	267	(1)
The upper area control centre (ACC) controller	268	(2)
The oceaninc and remote area controller	270	(1)
Management of emergencies	271	(1)
Training	272	(1)
Human factors issues	273	(1)
Benefits	274	(3)
PART D: REFERENCES	277	(66)
References	279	(16)
Appendix A: Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation	295	(6)
Appendix B: Invitation of the United States of America to the conference	301	(6)
Appendix C: Terms of reference of FANS I and FANS II	307	(4)
Appendix D: Recommendations of the Tenth Air Navigation Conference	311	(8)
Appendix E: Statement of ICAO policy on CNS/ATM systems implementation and operation	319	(6)
Appendix F: ICAO state letter on policies concerning planning and implementation of CNS/ATM systems	325	(6)
Appendix G: GPS and GLONASS technical characteristics	331	(6)
Appendix H: Letter from the administrator of the FAA and the response by the President of the ICAO Council accepting the offer by the United States	337	(6)
PART E: LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS	343	(2)
List of abbreviations	345	(7)
Index	352