INTRODUCTION:
There are many problems with the current ATC system most of which is because it is out dated and there is progressively becoming more and more traffic in the air. It is going to come to the point where the current system will not be able to handle the increasing traffic.
PURPOSE:
Increasing traffic has caused the development of a new technology called Next Gen. The new technology is a very different approach to the current system and may incur various problems during the transformation process. The research shown will show what is occurring in the air traffic control world and how the Next Gen system is going to benefit over the old system.
PROBLEM:
There is too much air traffic in the air and current ATC systems will eventually not be able to keep up with the numerous aircraft in the air.
SCOPE:
An overview of the current system and problems it has will be discussed. The research that is involved in this paper will discuss how the new Next Gen system is going to be implemented into current ATC stations and take over the current system. A quick overview of the Next Gen system will also be discussed. The main purpose of this paper will be the transition from the old system to the new.
THE CURRENT SYSTEM:
There are many problems with the current ATC system most of which are because it is out dated and there is progressively becoming more and more traffic in the air. Eventually it is going to come to the point where the current system will not be able to handle the increasing traffic. This is why there is a new system underway called Next Gen to fix many of the issues we are having today.
In the United States the airspace is divided into 21 zones and each zone is divided into sectors and is currently ran by the FAA...
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...OF NEXT GEN:
There have been many issues with the upbringing of this new system and having a smooth transformation with the current system being used. The FAA continues to struggle with these problems involving budgets and deadlines when trying to upgrade the current ATC system.
The goal of NextGen is to be finished around 2025 but with the current management issues with implementing this new system might push back there 2025 deadline.
The ERAM (En Route Automatic Modernization system) is a computer system used to give communications and produce information for controllers is five years behind schedule. This computer system is also over 500 million dollars over budget.
Another issue concerning the 2025 dead line being feasible, is congress wanting to cut 5-10 percent in funding to the FAA which will do nothing but cause delay to the system being fully implemented.
Lack of support from the Democratic Congress: To effectively complete any type of project, time and money are very important in order to solve any project risks. There was limited funding due to budgetary cuts and no support from the Democratic Congress.
As airline industry is a competitive marketplace, the airline companies use new technologies to improve their efficiency and decrease the overhead costs, including ‘advanced aircraft engine technology, IT solutions, and mobile technology’ (Cederholm 2014). The technology changes including technology improvement, new innovation and disruptive technology. The disruptive technology need to meet the characteristics of ‘simplicity, convenience, accessibility and affordability’ (Christensen 1995). The technology changes would bring both opportunities and threats to airline companies. Since Labour cost and fuel costs occupy 50% of most airlines operating cost (Groot 2014). Therefore, if new technologies could be disruptive in the two aspects, there will be important changes to current airline
The purpose of this report is to identify whether Automatic Dependence Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) or Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) should be placed in all aircraft if the FAA decides that there is a need for some collision avoidance technology to be required for all aircraft. TCAS is currently required on all commercial passenger aircraft over 30 seats and ADS-B is currently being tested.
...ncrease its power and to continue to develop new technology to make aviation more efficient and safe. The FAA's future program is call NextGen. This program is designed to create new technologies that can help take advantage of new technology to help make aircraft more modern and easier to fly, and it also helps create more routes airplanes can take and make their existing routes more efficient. The FAA is also trying to help make the aircraft industry very flexible and be able to meet many different needs, and the FAA is also trying to lower costs, improve service and create better security measures to help the aviation industry in the United States be the best in the world. Since its creation 50 years ago the FAA has become a very important part of the United States. It has created one of the most reliable and efficient transportation system in the world.
...tation advances the common good, promotes a safe society for citizens, and helps to ensure the freedom of the American people. We have a duty to use modern technology such as advanced GPS systems to achieve these aforementioned goals. It is clear that despite the risks, this technology is needed and should be developed and installed on all aircraft.
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The hardware subsystems managed to hit new milestones, but the software kept on falling behind schedule.
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jams, airport gates, on hold with the tech line. An inflexible networked system needs only one glitch, a delayed flight, to
False alarm: our fuel is wasted and our pilots's time is also wasted and our aircrafts become less ready for the next attacks.
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In 1921 the Detroit Michigan Police Department first used mobile radio in a vehicle. Digital wireless and cellular roots started in the 1940s. In the 1940s new frequencies between 30 and 40 MHz were available. There was an increase of availability in channels which police systems were encouraged to use. Mobile units were available within private companies, individuals, and public agencies. In St. Louis, 1945 the first mobile telephone system in the US was introduced. Along the highway between New York and Boston a Public mobile system carried greater frequency distance in 1947. In 1n 1949, the FFC authorized separate radio channels to common carriers. A new system was developed with automatic channel selection in 1964. With this new system each call allowed customers to dial for themselves and it eliminated the need to push-to-talk operation. In 1975, in Chicago, AT&T was authorized to develop a cellular system. After this AT&T and Bell labs work with other cellular vendors to develop their cellular phones. Their phones were made so consumers would have the quality products available to use on cellular networks. There are many reasons why the mobile wireless has not progressed further in the last 60 years, this is because of cautiousness and federal regulation. The Federal Communications Commission controlled frequency availability. Their regulations and unresponsiveness had the most significant factors hindering radiotelephone development. The Federal Communication Commission delayed the technology in America by ten years.
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Does the proposed equipment have the technical capabilities to hold the data which is required to use the new system?