Aeroplane Digital Information Systems

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What is the main objective of aeroplane information systems?

To provide a cost-effective system that provisions electronic services for flight operations, maintenance and passengers (correct)

To provide a cost-effective system for air traffic control

To improve the aerodynamics of the aircraft

To reduce the weight of the aircraft

What is the purpose of Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS)?

To communicate with air traffic controllers

To provide electronic services for flight operations, maintenance and passengers

To provide information services for passengers

To manage data links and provide uplink and downlink messages (correct)

What is the limitation of HF and VHF voice communications systems?

They are expensive to maintain

They are subject to atmospheric disturbances and can be difficult to understand (correct)

They are only used for international flights

They are only used for domestic flights

What is the function of Cockpit Information Systems (CIS)?

To communicate with air traffic controllers Signup and view all the answers

What type of messages do information systems provide?

Both uplink and downlink messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Maintenance information systems?

To assist in the maintenance of the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Data Control and Display Unit (DCDU)?

To provide flight crew with display capabilities and control means Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU)?

To upload software to the ATSU Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the message file reaches its capacity?

The amber message 'file full' is displayed Signup and view all the answers

How does the ATSU transmit display information to the DCDU?

Through the ARINC 429 high-speed bus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ATSU/DCDU interface?

To fulfill various functions including display recall, flight crew response, and BITE Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an urgent or distress message is received?

It is automatically displayed on the DCDU Signup and view all the answers

What are the CMCs, FMGECs, ACMS DMU and Cabin Terminals collectively known as?

Remote AOC peripherals Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of hosted applications in the ATSU?

To receive and route airline messages Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main ground users of hosted applications?

Airline maintenance centre, airline flight operations and passenger services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ACMS?

To monitor aircraft condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the development of the air transport industry's new concept for air traffic management?

Significant changes to airplanes, infrastructure and ground systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of FMGECs in remote AOC applications?

To calculate flight trajectory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the CPDLC application?

To provide dialog between ATC controllers and flight crew using datalink communication Signup and view all the answers

What is displayed on the Data Control and Display Unit (DCDU)?

Uplink and downlink messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS)?

To monitor aircraft path surveillance Signup and view all the answers

What is the ATIMS system used for?

For both air traffic control functions and airline information services Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ATS Facility Notification (AFN) application?

To facilitate notification of ATS facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the CPDLC message composed of?

A set of message elements corresponding to existing phraseology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Cabin Information Network Services Application?

To provide access to cabin crew applications and passenger applications Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Flight Crew applications?

Operation manuals and Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Aircraft Network Server Unit (ANSU)?

To provide system processing, data storage and network communication services Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Maintenance applications?

Online electronic maintenance manuals and electronic logbook Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Passenger applications?

Internet access, E-mail, and Short Message Service (SMS) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Crew applications?

Crew e-mails, Electronic logbook, and Electronics manuals Signup and view all the answers