ATS 3.34 TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE CLEARANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

ATS 3.34 TERRAIN AND OBSTACLE CLEARANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

During the work on SID and STAR phraseology changes and cancellation of level restrictions, fundamental issues arose regarding ICAO standards and procedures for terrain and obstacle clearance. ICAO provisions presently have problems: Currently most responsibility lies with pilots. Implied responsibility. … Continued
Monitor the Application and Implementation of RNAV

Monitor the Application and Implementation of RNAV

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. XX1 Monitor the Application and Implementation of RNAV   At the 32nd IFATCA Conference in Christchurch New Zealand , SC 1 was given the task of continuing to monitor the … Continued
The Use of Non-flight Plannable Levels in the Nat Region for Contingency

The Use of Non-flight Plannable Levels in the Nat Region for Contingency

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 91 The Use of Non-flight Plannable Levels in the Nat Region for Contingency Introduction Within the North Atlantic Area (NAT) the introduction of reduced separation standards has raised awareness of … Continued
Investigate Basic / Advanced Continuous Descent Approaches

Investigate Basic / Advanced Continuous Descent Approaches

45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 27-31 March 2006 WP No. 85 Investigate Basic / Advanced Continuous Descent Approaches Presented by TOC Introduction 1.1. The Technical and Operations Committee (TOC) has been asked to investigate Continuous Descent Approaches (CDAs). Such procedures … Continued
Study of User Driven Prioritisation Process (UDPP)

Study of User Driven Prioritisation Process (UDPP)

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 86 Study of User Driven Prioritisation Process (UDPP) Presented by TOC Summary This paper investigates the concept of User Driven Prioritisation Process (UDPP). This new concept is designed to allow … Continued
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