Airways Operation & Design - Final Exam with correct answers

What is the current state of the CNS/ATM revolution? C - CPDLC - Controller-pilot data link communications N - GNSS (SBAS, GBAS -Ground Based Augmentation System S - ADS-B / Mode S / MLat ATM - Eurocat / TFMS What does GANP stand for? Global Air Navigation Plan What does CANSO stand for? Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation What does ASBU stand for? Aviation Systems Block Upgrades What does ANSP stand for? Air Navigation Service Provider What are the 4 elements of ATM Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Advisory Service Flight Information Service Alerting Service ATM requirements for communications required communication performance (RCP) controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) data link-flight information services (D-FIS) ATM requirements for navigation required navigation performance (RNP) area navigation (RNAV) for enroute operations ATM requirements for surveillance required surveillance performance (RSP) ADS systems Define ATM Air traffic management is an aviation term encompassing all systems that assist aircraft to depart from an aerodrome, transit airspace, and land at a destination aerodrome, including air traffic control (ATC), air traffic safety electronics personnel (ATSEP), aeronautical meteorology, air navigation systems (aids to navigation), Airspace Management (ASM), Air Traffic Services (ATS), and Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM), or Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management (ATFCM). What is the replacement for voice communications? Data communications (text based) What is the latest system used in navigation? GNSS using existing satellite systems What is ADS-B Safer More efficient Greener (allows a more direct descent profile on approach) Satellite-based GPS technology Broadcasts flight position to nearby aircraft and ground stations 12 times more frequent updates than radar Pilots can access air traffic control data from cockpit