National Airspace System: Air-Ground Communications Operational Concept NAS-SR-1361

Abstract

A requirement for the National Airspace System (NAS) is to provide for air-ground communications, as identified in the NAS System Requirement Specification, NAS-SR-1000. This document presents a concept of operations for air-ground communications. It describes air-ground communications capabilities and shows the relationships between subsystems, facilities, information, and operators/users. It is intended to provide a common perspective for personnel involved in air-ground communication activities, assist in determining whether air-ground communications meet formal requirements, and support coordination among the organizations involved. Keywords: Air traffic control; Air traffic control tower; Area control facility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA220799

Entities

People

  • Rodney Kuhn
  • Thomas Pickerell
  • William Trent

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Aircrafts
  • Communication Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Data Processing
  • Digital Communications
  • Navigational Aids
  • Personnel Management
  • Processing Equipment
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Navigation
  • Radio Transmitters
  • Transmitters
  • Voice Communications

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management

Technology Areas

  • Space