National Airspace System Communications Operational Concept

Abstract

A requirement for the National Airspace System (NAS) is to provide for communications, as identified in the NAS System Requirement Specification, NAS-SR-1000 (NASSRS). This document presents a concept of operation for air- ground, ground-ground communications connectivity and capability, and national emergency communications. This concept describes the capabilities and shows the relationships between subsystems, facilities, information, and operators/users. It is intended to provide a common perspective for personnel involved in communication activities, assist in determining whether communications meet formal requirements, and support coordination among the organizations involved. This concept describes communications as specified in paragraph 3.6 of the NASSRS including paragraphs 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.6.3, and 3.6.4. This concept is one of eight operational concepts. The remaining yet to be written concepts will complete the description of the system requirements as detailed in the NASSRS. The eight operational concepts are: Communications (NAS-SR-136); Navigation (NAS-SR-134); Monitoring (NAS-SR-133); Maintenance and Support (NAS-SR-137); System Effectiveness (NAS-SR-138); Air Defense (NAS-SR-135); Flight Planning (NAS-SR-131); and Support of Military Operation (NAS-SR-3.2.10).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA238090

Entities

People

  • Harold Nelson
  • Thomas Pickerell
  • William Trent

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Coast Guard
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Databases
  • Digital Communications
  • Navigational Aids
  • Processing Equipment
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Navigation
  • Secure Communications
  • United States
  • Voice Communications

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space