SURVEILLANCE AND COMMUNICATION ISSUES IN THE TRANSITION TO A DISCRETE ADDRESS SYSTEM, TASK A

The report discusses the transition from the ATCRBS-based surveillance function with voice radio only to a DABS-based surveillance function with integral digital communication capability to support IPC and automation. Recommendations are directed toward alleviation of certain problems already evident and toward preparation for the dployment of DABS beginning in the late 1970's.

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Report on ATC Surveillance/Communication Analysis and Planning Project Report.
• Corporate Authors:

  Lincoln Laboratory

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  Lexington, MA  United States  02173
• Authors:
  • Wells, W I
  • KRAMER, R
• Publication Date: 1973-12-26

Media Info

• Pagination: 112 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air traffic control; Air traffic control radar beacon system; Mode S; Radar air traffic control; Surveillance
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054457
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• ISBN: FAA-033-241-062
• Report/Paper Numbers: ATC-21 Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FA72WAI-242
• Files: NTIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 18 1974 12:00AM