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Tables of Contents for The Future Air Navigation System (Fans)
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Figures
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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