Study requirements for an integrated air/ground communications facility
Abstract
The structure, performance, maintenance, and versatility of FAA air/ground communication facilities are evaluated, using a system approach to analyze requirements and costs. Guidelines were developed for effectively defining air/ground facilities to support present and future operations of the National Airspace System. As a primary example, an integrated OAKLAND ARTCC model was designed which consolidates its associated communication facilities, and is responsive to its operational and maintenance requirements.
- Publication:
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Final Report
- Pub Date:
- May 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977vrc..rept.....H
- Keywords:
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- Aircraft Communication;
- Digital Systems;
- Ground Support Systems;
- Systems Engineering;
- Very High Frequency Radio Equipment;
- Air Traffic Control;
- Data Links;
- Discrete Address Beacon System;
- National Airspace System;
- System Effectiveness;
- Communications and Radar