National Airspace System (NAS)
Abstract
The DoD National Airspace System (NAS) is comprised of three systems: the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR), the DoD Advanced Automation System (DAAS), also known as the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Voice Communication Switching System (VCSS). The DoD NAS program is modernizing the DoD radar approach control facilities in parallel with the FAA. The DoD NAS program provides systems and facilities compatible/interoperable with the FAA modernization, prevents DoD flight delays and cancellations, continues DoD's access into Special Use Airspace, provides transparent services to military and civil aircraft, replaces aging DoD Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, and increases flight safety. NAS is a Non-Developmental Item (NDI) acquisition. DoD will upgrade voice, data, and sensor systems as well as facility configurations and operations concepts to provide continued quantity and quality of ATC services to the aviation community. To supplement the DAAS, the DoD procured the Airfield Automation System (AFAS) to integrate weather, airport environmental data, and airfield equipment status at air traffic control positions. DoD military ATC and fighting/flying readiness will be maintained.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA614847
Entities
Organizations
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center