National Airspace System Plan: Facilities, Equipment, Associated Development and Other Capital Needs
Abstract
This is the the sixth annual update of the NAS Plan. The Plan addresses the compelling problems of how best to improve safety and efficiency, accommodate spiraling demands for aviation services, deal with the problems of aging or obsolete facilities, recognize and users desires for minimal restrictions on the use of the airspace, allow for a reduced Federal role, and create a foundation for continued evolution which exploits newer technologies and developments obtained through continuing research. The recurring theme throughout the Plan is that the solution lies in greater use of automation, consolidations of major facilities, and application of cost effective technological solutions. Topics of interest included in this update follow: Demand on the System; Air Traffic Control System - En Route, Terminal, and Flight Service and Weather; Ground-to-Air Systems; Interfacility Communications Systems; Maintenance and Operations Support Systems; Other Capital Needs; and Transition. Keywords: Voice communications, Aviation safety; Satellite communications; Data processing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202615
Entities
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration