Detail Date:
20 days
- 10 days in-class
- 10 days online guided learning
Introduction
This twenty-day course follows the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Doc 10057, Doc 9868 and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Annex XIII (Part-PERS) providing an integrated approach for shared domains and across specific domains knowledge on Communication (C), Navigation (N), Surveillance (S), Data Processing / Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, with the aim of explaining the concepts, techniques, testing instruments and monitoring in CNS/ATM technology. Upon completion, students shall be able to identify and describe the purpose of the CNS/ATM systems and equipment commonly used and their technical specifications. This course includes specific and deeper knowledge in CNS/ATM technical streams. The course also covers a brief introduction to Air Traffic Control (ATC).
Course Content:
Communications Module
- Radio principles
- Antenna System
- Very High Frequency
- High Frequency
- Voice Communication Switching System
- Microwave Link System
- Telecommunication network
- Automatic Terminal Information Service and VOLMET
- Air Traffic Service (ATS) Inter-facility Data Communications
Navigation Module
- Doppler VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (DVOR)
- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
- Instrument Landing System (ILS) (Localiser (LOC) and Glide Path (GP)
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
- Flight inspection procedures
Surveillance Module
- Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR)
- Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)
- Mode S Data Link, Mode S Extended Squitter
- Automatic Dependent Surveillance/Broadcast (ADS/B)
- Multilateration (MLAT)
- Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS)
Data Processing Module
- Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) including Surveillance Data Processing Subsystem (SDP), Flight Data Processing Subsystem (FDP) and Control and Monitoring Subsystem (CMS)
- Aeronautical Information Management System (AIMS)
- Air Traffic Services Data Management System (ATSDMS)
- Air Traffic Services Message Handling System (AMHS)
System Monitoring and Control Module
- Watchkeeping duties and challenges
- Major scenarios immediate support
- Communication with ATC supervisors and other technical staff
- Supporting tools – Electronic log, equipment log book
- Emergency procedures
- Power supply
- Alarm monitoring
- Legal recording
Introduction to Air Traffic Control
- Concept of Air Traffic Management: ATC, Air Traffic Flow/ Capacity Management, Aeronautical Information Services
- Phases of flight when different ATC units provide services (Tower, Approach and En-route)
- Airspace structure and classification
- Basic navigation concepts
- Airways and routes, basic chart interpretation (en-route, terminal)
- Meteorology for ATC
- Airport and runway operations e.g. airport layout, taxiways, runway signage, Runway lighting system and ATC tower services etc.
Remarks
A minimum of 8 participants is required for the course to be conducted.
Interested parties please send an email to atsep@hkiaaacademy.com for details.
