Responsibility For Terrain And Obstacle Clearance During Weather Avoidance

Responsibility For Terrain And Obstacle Clearance During Weather Avoidance

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 92 Responsibility For Terrain And Obstacle Clearance During Weather Avoidance Presented by TOC Summary There is ambiguity over where the responsibility lies for provision of separation with terrain and obstacles. … Continued
Radio Mandatory Zones / Transponder Mandatory Zones

Radio Mandatory Zones / Transponder Mandatory Zones

59TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 30 March – 3 April 2020 WP No. 88 Radio Mandatory Zones / Transponder Mandatory Zones Presented by TOC   IMPORTANT NOTE: The IFATCA Annual Conference 2020 in Singapore was cancelled. The present working paper was … Continued
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 68 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC Presented by PLC & TOC   Summary There are many sources and publications available on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The objective … Continued
TPM Policy Review: Pronunciation of Words and Five Letter Naming Codes

TPM Policy Review: Pronunciation of Words and Five Letter Naming Codes

63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 15-19 April 2024 WP No. 91 TPM Policy Review: Pronunciation of Words and Five Letter Naming Codes Presented by TOC   Summary Review of existing TPM Policy COM 4.10 regarding Pronunciation of Words and Five Letter … Continued
AAS 1.09 REMOVAL OF GROUND BASED AIDS

AAS 1.09 REMOVAL OF GROUND BASED AIDS

The implementation of GNSS is precipitating the removal of certain ground based navigation aids. IFATCA is concerned that as these GNSS systems are subject to natural temporary degradation and unserviceabilities that there should not be a reliance on a sole … Continued
ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

At their simplest these may consist of ground markings and stop & go lights. More sophisticated systems will incorporate taxiway centre line lighting and stopbars which can delineate the cleared route of aircraft. Where a need exists, surface movement radar … Continued
ATS 3.6 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT – ADHERENCE

ATS 3.6 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT – ADHERENCE

The process of Flow Management involves continual monitoring and regulation of the flow of air traffic. The timely implementation of flow management measures and the communication of restrictions to the appropriate controllers are of prime importance, as is the adherence … Continued
ATS 3.19 MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING SYSTEMS

ATS 3.19 MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE WARNING SYSTEMS

There continues to be an unacceptable high level of Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) accidents. Although there are enhancements in the cockpit to prevent such incidents: Ground Proximity Warnings (GPWS), IFATCA believes that devices such as Minimum Safe Altitude Warning … 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
Interoperability Between Different Flight Data Exchange Systems

Interoperability Between Different Flight Data Exchange Systems

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.5.7 – WP No. 91 Interoperability Between Different Flight Data Exchange Systems Presented by TOC Summary The implementation of Automated Flight Data Exchange has a high impact on minimizing … Continued