Commercial aviation VDL choices

Author

Pereira, Melwyn S.

Volume

18

Issue

6

fYear

2003

fDate

6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

15

Lastpage

20

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze digital data link communications technologies in a line-of-sight environment. Because there is a global debate over selecting the next generation VHF data link (VDL) technology, this paper evaluates each of them for the terminal and enroute airspace only. First, this study provides a historical review of the purpose of data link applications; second, how the current system is failing to meet today´s requirements, leading to problems within the US National Air Space (NAS); third, a technical and economic analysis of VDL technologies; and last, a recommendation for selecting a VDL technology.

Keywords

VHF devices; air traffic control; aircraft communication; avionics; data communication equipment; radio links; ACARS; VDL; VHF aircraft communications/addressing/reporting systems; VHF data link technology; commercial aviation VDL choices; line-of-sight digital data link communications technologies; terminal/enroute airspace; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Airports; Communication system traffic control; Communications technology; Data analysis; Delay; Environmental economics; Probability; Space technology;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8985

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MAES.2003.1209585

Filename

1209585