Investigation of the three competing VHF digital data link communications technology for commercial aviation

Author

Pereira, Melwyn S.

Volume

1

fYear

2002

fDate

2002

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze digital data link communications technologies in a line-of-sight environment. Because there is a global debate over selecting the next generation VHF data link (VDL) technology, this paper evaluates each of them for the terminal and enroute airspace only. First, this study provides an historical review of the purpose of data link applications. Second, it considers how the current system is failing to meet today´s requirements leading to problems within the US National Air Space (NAS). Third, a technical and economic analysis of VDL Technologies is presented. Lastly, a recommendation is given for selecting a VDL technology.

Keywords

air traffic control; aircraft communication; avionics; data communication; digital radio; economics; ACARS; ATC services; US National Air Space; VDL technology; VHF digital data link communications technology; commercial aviation; economic analysis; enroute airspace; line-of-sight environment; terminal airspace; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Airports; Communication system traffic control; Communications technology; Data analysis; Delay; Probability; Road accidents; Space technology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 2002. Proceedings. The 21st

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7367-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/DASC.2002.1067950

Filename

1067950