Title :
Commercial aviation VDL choices
Author :
Pereira, Melwyn S.
fDate :
6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
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 a historical review of the purpose of data link applications; second, 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; and last, a recommendation for selecting a VDL technology.
Keywords :
VHF devices; air traffic control; aircraft communication; avionics; data communication equipment; radio links; ACARS; VDL; VHF aircraft communications/addressing/reporting systems; VHF data link technology; commercial aviation VDL choices; line-of-sight digital data link communications technologies; terminal/enroute airspace; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Airports; Communication system traffic control; Communications technology; Data analysis; Delay; Environmental economics; Probability; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAES.2003.1209585
