Title :
Field evaluation of data link services for general aviation
Author :
Chandra, Divya C. ; Bernays, D. Jonathan ; Bussolari, Steven R.
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
Abstract :
Data link traffic and weather services have been developed for general aviation: The Traffic Information Service (TIS) displays ground-based traffic information, Graphical Weather Service (GWS) disseminates graphical precipitation maps, and Text Weather Service (TWS) provides surface observations and terminal forecasts. Development of the data link applications has now reached the field evaluation stage. Plans are to equip a limited number of light aircraft with the data link avionics for a six-month period. The services are provided via the Dulles Mode S sensor and a ground transmit/receive station installed in Frederick, MD. Pilot evaluators have access to the services on structured evaluation flights and routine business flights. Evaluators will assess each of the services, the training procedures, and the cockpit interface
Keywords :
aerospace simulation; air traffic control; aircraft communication; aircraft computers; aircraft displays; data communication; ground support systems; human factors; meteorological radar; traffic engineering computing; traffic information systems; weather forecasting; Dulles Mode S sensor; cockpit interface; data link avionics; data link services; field evaluation; general aviation; graphical precipitation maps; graphical weather services; ground transmit/receive station; ground-based traffic information; light aircraft; pilot training procedure; routine business flights; structured evaluation flights; surface observations; system implementation; terminal forecasts; text weather service; traffic information service; Aerospace electronics; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Displays; FAA; Force sensors; Laboratories; Road accidents; Testing; Weather forecasting;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference, 1995., 14th DASC
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3050-1
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.1995.482837
