Engineering management consideration for an integrated aeronautical mobile satellite service
Abstract
In order to meet local air traffic control terminal requirements as well as national and transborder requirements, countries have developed communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems having little systems integration and a solely ground-based solution to air traffic control problems. It is believed that the application of satellite technology is the only currently viable solution that will enable international civil aviation to overcome the shortcomings of the presently available CNS systems. If properly implemented, available satellite system technology integrated with avionics and ground based capabilities, can be used to meet new global aviation demands. A clear transition plan has to be implemented so as to ensure continuity of service, recognize user-borne costs, and satisfy institutional and national objectives in the progress toward a universal air traffic management (ATM) system. ATM systems design should rely on a modular approach for flexibility and upgrading. An aeronautical mobile satellite service is intended to provide a worldwide satellite data link and direct air/ground voice communication. Institutional and financial roadblocks for implemetation of a global based approach will likely be far greater than technical constraints.
- Publication:
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Electrical and Computer Engineering, Volumes 1 and 2 4 p (SEE N93-30215 11-31)
- Pub Date:
- 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990ecev.confY....B
- Keywords:
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- Air Navigation;
- Air Traffic Control;
- Satellite Communication;
- Constraints;
- Systems Engineering;
- Voice Communication;
- Communications and Radar