Title :
VDL mode 3 digital voice operation
Author :
Cyr, Jeff ; Studenberg, Fred
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Melbourne, FL
fDate :
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
VHF data link (VDL) mode 3 is a digital TDMA communications system developed by the FAA and industry partners as a replacement for the existing 25 kHz analog AM systems currently used for VHF aeronautical communications. VDL mode 3 provides increased channel capacity and security for both voice and data link communications. This paper provides a report on the first Supplemental Type Certification recently issued for production-ready and FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approved VDL Mode 3 avionics
Keywords :
aircraft communication; avionics; digital communication; time division multiple access; voice communication; FAA Technical Standard Order; Supplemental Type Certification; VDL mode 3; VHF aeronautical communications; VHF data link; analog AM systems; channel capacity; data link communications; digital TDMA communications system; digital voice operation; voice link communications; Aerospace control; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Communication system traffic control; Downlink; FAA; Frequency; Transceivers; Transmitters; Tuning;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAES.2006.1662003
