Title :
The use of satellite technology for oceanic air traffic control
Author :
Massoglia, Peter L. ; Pozesky, Martin T. ; Germana, Guy T.
Author_Institution :
Federal Aviation Adm., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
11/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors discuss the use of satellite technology for communications, navigation, and surveillance within the context of providing air traffic services and control to aircraft operating in US oceanic airspace. Particular emphasis is placed on automatic dependent surveillance, a technique that uses satellite communications channels to relay position data generated by an aircraft´s on-board navigation system. Using these same channels, reliable, timely, and direct pilot/controller communications can be provided within the oceanic environment
Keywords :
air-traffic control; radionavigation; satellite relay systems; ATC; US oceanic airspace; automatic dependent surveillance; navigation; oceanic air traffic control; on-board navigation system; pilot/controller communications; relay position data; satellite communications channels; satellite technology; surveillance; Air traffic control; Aircraft navigation; Artificial satellites; Automatic control; Communication system traffic control; Communications technology; Marine technology; Satellite navigation systems; Surveillance; Underwater communication;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
