Review of Policy on Precision Area Navigation

Review of Policy on Precision Area Navigation

43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Hong Kong, China (SAR), 22-26 March 2004 WP No. 99 Review of Policy on Precision Area Navigation Presented by SC1 Introduction 1.1  Precision Area Navigation (P-RNAV) procedures are being introduced in various regions of the world. IFATCA … Continued
Study Visual Separation on Approach

Study Visual Separation on Approach

51ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-16 March 2012 WP No. 91 Study Visual Separation on Approach Presented by TOC Summary After a presentation on Airborne Separation Assistance System (ASAS) during the annual IFATCA Conference in Amman in 2011, it was … Continued
ATS 3.25 CONTINUOUS DESCENT OPERATIONS (CDO) AND CONTINOUS CLIMB OPERATIONS (CCO)

ATS 3.25 CONTINUOUS DESCENT OPERATIONS (CDO) AND CONTINOUS CLIMB OPERATIONS (CCO)

Recent experience has proven the potential of new arrival procedures known as Continuous Descent Arrivals (CDAs). CDAs enable aircraft to make a more continuous descent from cruise to runway, saving fuel, reducing emissions, and reducing frequency congestion. ANSPs want to … Continued
Report of Visual Approach Procedures

Report of Visual Approach Procedures

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 107 Report of Visual Approach Procedures   In June 1993 a Seminar was held in Paris, organised by the APATSI Project Board in order to resolve from the consultant (SH&E) … Continued
The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations

The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 161 The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations Introduction Prompted by concerns that the present system of enroute control of air traffic was inflexible and in the belief that … Continued
Study SID and STAR Naming and Relevant FMS Design

Study SID and STAR Naming and Relevant FMS Design

51ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-16 March 2012 WP No. 83 Study SID and STAR Naming and Relevant FMS Design Presented by TOC Summary The use of SIDs and STARS has grown tremendously in the past decade. Unfortunately, there has … Continued
ATS 3.27 SID AND STAR NAMING

ATS 3.27 SID AND STAR NAMING

The use of SIDs and STARS has grown tremendously in the past decade. Unfortunately, there has been a noticeable lack of standardization and the result pilots face is a confusing mix of local practices. One of these is how the … Continued
RNP for Approach and Landing

RNP for Approach and Landing

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 99 RNP for Approach and Landing   The subject of Required Navigational Performance (RNP) in the approach environment was not placed on the SC 1 work programme by conference. It … Continued
The Use of GNSS – ATC

The Use of GNSS – ATC

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 93 The Use of GNSS – ATC Introduction The GNSS can be defined as a world-wide position and time determination system that includes one or more constellations of navigation satellites … Continued