Application of CNS/ATM technologies to airport management

Communication, navigation, surveillance/air traffic management or CNS/ATM is the term given to a variety of technologies aimed at improving air traffic control (ATC) and airline management. CNS/ATM systems are provided primarily for the use of ATC and airspace users, including commercial airlines. In this paper the use of ATC and airline technologies and derivate systems for airport management purposes are discussed. Examples are presented from deployed systems and field trials. This paper focuses on the techniques used to identify aircraft and to determine noise levels and emissions produced by each aircraft.