Course detail

Communication, Navigation, Surveillance

FSI-OZLAcad. year: 2021/2022

The course incorporates communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) principles and CNS equipment/aids. Relevant themes include explanation of radio facility function (ADF, VOR, DME, ILS and MLS), principles of primary and secondary radiolocation, area navigation (RNAV), ground support navigation systems, long range navigation principles (OMEGA, LORAN, DECCA) and future CNS systems vision. Mutual dependence of CNS technologies versus ATM procedures is highlighted. FANS, FEATS, ECAC, EATCHIP etc. concepts are also mentioned. Modern communication projects (ATN, VDL, CIDIN). Global navigation satellite systems. Automatized ATC systems. Airborne anti-collision systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Miroslav Šplíchal, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Aerospace Engineering (LÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The subject will allow students to get acquainted with the CNS/ATM technologies as well as with main procedures used in civil air traffic. Students will comprehend the relationship between both an aircraft and ATS and get the common philosophy of automated CNS/ATM systems as well.

Prerequisites

High school level knowledge of mathematics and physics is demanded.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for obtaining the course-unit credit: 80% participation at the lectures (as the minimum) and 50% evaluation of a written test at least. The course-unit credit is the basic condition to attend the oral examination. Classification of the exam is predetermined by the BUT university requirements.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will be acquainted with the whole spectrum of nowadays CNS radionavigation aids being in use of commercial air carriers. They will be familiarized with relevant current and future CNS technologies. CNS/ATM mutual relationship will be stressed. Future trends will be mentioned in the necessary extend.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lectures (min. 80% attendance) and exercises (100% attendance) are realized by means of audio-visual method and therefore student´s presence is necessary.
Missed lectures & exercises can be compensated in a very limited extend only by personal consultations with the lecturer or by a selfstudy under the lecturer´s personal supervision.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

. (CS)
ICAO: Aeronautical Telecommunications, , 0
ICAO: Manual of the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) Systems, , 0
ICAO: Manual on Testing of Radio Navigation Aids, , 0
JAA ATPL, 061 General Navigation, Theoretical Knowledge Manual, Oxford, 2006
JAA ATPL, 062 Radionavigation, Theoretical Knowledge Manual, Oxford, 2011
Kayton, M.; Fried,W.R.: Avionics Navigation Systems, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1997, second edition
KULČÁK a kol.: Učebnice pilota vrtulníku II, ISBN 978-80-7204-638-6, CERM s.r.o., Brno, 2009 (CS)
KULČÁK, L. a kol.: Zabezpečovacia letecká technika, Žilinská univerzita, 1999 (CS)
VOSECKÝ, S. a kol.: Základy leteckých navigačních zařízení I a II, učebnice Univerzity obrany, Brno 1988 (CS)
Vosecký, S.: Radionavigace, učební texty pro teoretickou přípravu dopravních pilotů dle předpisu JAR-FCL-1, CERM s.r.o., Brno, 2011 (CS)

Recommended reading

Galotti, V. P.: The Future Air Navigation System (FANS), ISBN 13: 978-1-138-27385-6 (pbk), Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York, 1997.
GROVES, P.D.: Principles of GNSS, Inertial, And Multisensor Integrated Navigation Systems, ISBN - 13:978 - 1 - 58053 - 255 - 6, USA, BOSTON/LONDON ARTECH HOUSE 2008
Kulčák, L.:: Klasické prostriedky zabezpečovacej leteckej techniky, ,  učebný text, Žilina 2005
Skrypnik, O. N.: Radio Navigation Systems for Airports and Airways, Springer Airspace Technology, ISBN 978-981-13-7200-1, 2019

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-LKT-P Master's

    specialization TLT , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

52 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Slavomír Vosecký, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction - fundamentals of radio & radar techniques, frequencies, air/ground transmission lines.
2. Radio Direction Finders (ADF/NDB, VDF). VHF radio beacons (VOR, DVOR).
3. ILS.
4. MLS.
5. Radars - fundamental radar techniques (PSR; SSR). Airborne radars; ATS ground radars.
6. Distance-measuring system (DME). Airborne anti-collision systems (TCAS, ACAS).
7. Long-range navigation systems LORAN-C, DECCA, VERA).
8. Modern navigation systems - GPS, DGPS.
9. European ATS systems (active & passive systems).
10.Modern communication - voice, data (VDL, ATN, CIDIN, TDMA).
11.Future CNS/ATM systems concepts (FANS, FEATS,ECAC).
12.Automated ATC systems.
13.Reserve - excercises, consultations; credit test.


Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Slavomír Vosecký, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Structure of the radio-signal.
2. Air communication - range, organisation.
3. Operational principles of VDF, ADF, VOR/DME.
4. ILS/MLS operational principles. Approach manoeuvers.
5. Airborne and ground radars - ranges, accuracy, frequencies).
6. PSR and SSR in use of air navigation radar systems.
7. DME and DME/DME operational principles.
8. Long-range navigation systems - operational principles, signals, accuracy).
9. GNSS - typical examples of the system exploitation.
10. FANF - general concept.
11. Air communication systems - frequency bands, communication protocols).
12. European ATM/CNS arrangement - expected terms, possibilities of deployment.
13. Modern ATC communication/surveillance systems (Thomson, LETVIS, GATRACS).