Compatibility in Clearances Issued

Compatibility in Clearances Issued

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.5.5 – WP No. 90 Compatibility in Clearances Issued Presented by TOC Summary RNP approaches have been implemented, while it is not always possible for the controller to check whether or … Continued
ATS 3.35 TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE CHARTING

ATS 3.35 TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE CHARTING

Work on SID and STAR phraseology changes and cancellation of level restrictions identified fundamental issues regarding ICAO procedures for terrain and obstacle clearance, primarily whether a restriction is ATC or terrain based. IFATCA Policy is: All published altitude restrictions should … Continued
The Use of GNSS as a Runway Approach Aid

The Use of GNSS as a Runway Approach Aid

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 98 The Use of GNSS as a Runway Approach Aid   ICAO has tasked the ALL Weather Operations Panel (AWOP) with considering the possibility of using satellite based navigation systems … Continued
Removal of Ground Based Aids

Removal of Ground Based Aids

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 98 Removal of Ground Based Aids Introduction ICAO is proceeding with the definition of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). The implementation of GNSS may allow the removal of certain ground … Continued
Surveillance Applications Policy – Applications of Radar Monitoring

Surveillance Applications Policy – Applications of Radar Monitoring

46TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Istanbul, Turkey, 16-20 April 2007 WP No. 91 Surveillance Applications Policy – Applications of Radar Monitoring Presented by TOC Summary This paper is intended to highlight the effect of new technologies and procedures which impact on the … Continued
Harmonised Transition Altitude

Harmonised Transition Altitude

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 93 Harmonised Transition Altitude Presented by TOC Summary The harmonisation of transition altitude is a subject, which has already been discussed for a long time. More and more stakeholders … Continued
AAS 1.04 REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE (RNP) and AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV)

AAS 1.04 REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE (RNP) and AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV)

Area Navigation (RNAV) is defined as a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of station-referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self contained aids, or a combination … Continued
Policy Review: Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP)

Policy Review: Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP)

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.5.9 – WP No. 93 Policy Review: Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP) Presented by TOC Summary Global navigation satellite systems and advanced flight management systems have improved the accuracy … Continued
The Development of MLS Continues

The Development of MLS Continues

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 100 The Development of MLS Continues   The programme of MLS trials continues. An interesting development is the trial at London Heathrow where the MLS datalink is to be used … Continued
Off–Set Tracking in the North Atlantic (NAT)

Off–Set Tracking in the North Atlantic (NAT)

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 89 Off–Set Tracking in the North Atlantic (NAT) Introduction Due to the continued reduction in the North Atlantic (NAT) separations, the importance of utilising the airspace between the NAT tracks … Continued