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High Frequency Datalink in Support of ATS

43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Hong Kong, China (SAR), 22-26 March 2004 WP No. 95 High Frequency Datalink in Support of ATS Presented by SC1 Introduction 1.1 In 2002, High Frequency Datalink (HFDL) trials started in the North Atlantic (NAT) Region to … Continued

Study Call Sign Confusion

51ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-16 March 2012 WP No. 92 Study Call Sign Confusion Presented by TOC Summary This paper investigates the concept of call sign confusion, and particularly the use of alphanumeric call signs. It develops the ideas, … Continued

ADME 2.16 USE OF AERODROME CONTROL FREQUENCY FOR COMMUNICATIONS OF VEHICLE DRIVERS

A runway incident involving a vehicle operating on the runway highlighted a safety concern that vehicle drivers remain on ground control frequency instead of the aerodrome control frequency. Some studies were made, and this policy highlights the importance of the … Continued

COM 4.2 8.33 kHz SPACING

The introduction of 8.33 kHz can have a major impact on the ATC system. There is the possibility of non-equipped aircraft entering 8.33 kHz, with the increased possibility of frequency blocking, and the additional workload placed on controllers both around … Continued

Alpha Numeric Callsigns

26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-30 April 1987 WP No. 33 Alpha Numeric Callsigns In 1986 at the Cost Rica conference IFATCA’s policy regarding alpha numeric callsigns, agreed at the 1985 Athens conference, was deleted. Currently therefore IFATCA has … Continued

Reducing “Initial Call” Frequency Congestion

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 165 Reducing “Initial Call” Frequency Congestion Presented by PLC and TOC Summary The paper investigates the possible reduction in frequency congestion using the introduction of alternative procedures for aircraft … Continued

Documented Evidence from both IFALPA and IFATCA

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 92 Documented Evidence from both IFALPA and IFATCA Introduction Documented evidence from both IFALPA and IFATCA suggest that the FANS-1/A data link system has a number of significant deficiencies. These … Continued

Review policy on RTF Frequency Usage

44TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Melbourne, Australia, 17-22 April 2005 WP No. 88 Review policy on RTF Frequency Usage Presented by TOC Introduction 1.1. As part of the 2004/5 work programme, TOC undertook to review existing policy on RTF Frequency Usage. 1.2. … Continued

Study the Concept of Block Upgrades

51ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-16 March 2012 WP No. 89 Study the Concept of Block Upgrades Presented by TOC Summary This paper provides an insight to the ICAO Global Harmonisation project that is called Global Aviation System Block Upgrades. … Continued

COM 4.11 RADIO MANDATORY ZONES / TRANSPONDER MANDATORY ZONES

Traffic density is constantly increasing and due to specific airspace classification, controlled IFR traffic can be mixed up with uncontrolled VFR traffic. With the intention to improve safety, additional SSR transponder and radio equipment carriage requirements have been implemented. This … Continued