North atlantic aeronautical satellite system development

The Systems Research and Development Service of the Federal Aviation Administration is actively supporting study and experimental programs that will enable the United States, in conjunction with other participating countries, to achieve by the late 1970´s an operational North Atlantic air traffic control system using satellites. No single program or system has been decided upon; however, the following describes one conceptual system which has been formulated. Experiments are planned to test theoretical data which were used in planning system performance specifications. An in-depth study will be required to refine and optimize any conceptual system and to develop specification costs and schedules in sufficient detail to procure hardware.