ATIMS Aviation Quiz and Flashcards: Air Traffic Management

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What is the primary reason for the development of the Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS)?

To provide backup HF voice communications

To improve air traffic surveillance

To reduce airline operational costs

To address the saturation of transmission networks due to increased air traffic (correct)

Which of the following is a function of ATIMS?

To automatically report aircraft position for air traffic surveillance (correct)

To provide navigation systems for aircraft

To enable voice communications between aircraft and air traffic control

To provide weather information to aircraft

What is the purpose of CPDLC in ATIMS?

To reduce airline operational costs

To facilitate Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (correct)

To provide backup HF voice communications

To enable automatic reporting of aircraft position

What is the benefit of using ATIMS in air traffic management?

To reduce airline operational costs and improve operational flexibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of communication used by ATIMS in remote areas such as oceanic zones?

SATCOM Signup and view all the answers

What is the architecture of ATIMS based on?

Communication and navigation surveillance systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ATSU in relation to the printer?

To determine whether the printer is operational or not Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the LGCIU in relation to the ATSU?

To determine whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight Signup and view all the answers

What type of messages are exchanged between the cabin terminals and the ATSU?

ARINC 619 messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept that the ATIMS provides?

Communication Navigation and Surveillance Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ATSU in relation to the cabin terminals?

To act as an ACARS router Signup and view all the answers

What are the two systems that make up the cabin terminals?

PFIS and CPMS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ADS function?

To provide aircraft surveillance data and navigation information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ATS Facility Notification Application?

To establish contact with the ATC ground centre Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using automated systems for routine communications?

To reduce distractions to the flight crew Signup and view all the answers

How many types of contracts are exchanged between the ground station and the aircraft in an ADS agreement?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Who developed and implemented the ACARS solution?

ARINC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using ADS over voice communications?

Reduced distractions to the flight crew Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of implementing FANS in air navigation?

Reduced flight time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Air Traffic Management (ATM)?

Optimizing the use of four-dimensional airspace Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym CNS/ATM an abbreviation for?

Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/ Air Traffic Management Signup and view all the answers

What is FANS an advanced version of?

ATIMS Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of FANS' ability to reduce separation between airplanes?

Increased airspace capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of FANS' direct routing feature?

Increased payload capability Signup and view all the answers

What does the electronic logbook provide in the Flight Crew applications?

A record of flight operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose 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 a feature of the Cabin Information Network Services (CINS) for cabin crew?

Cabin inventory management Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the maintenance applications?

Online electronic maintenance manuals Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the Cabin Information Network Services (CINS) for passengers?

Access to news and sports Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the Flight Crew applications?

E-mail functions and electronic logbook Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS)

Developed to enable datalink communications and exchange of complex data between aircraft and ground centers
Includes Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and automatic reporting for air traffic surveillance
Combines communication and navigation surveillance systems via datalinks, allowing efficient use of airspace

ATIMS Communication

Uses data communications between aircraft, airline, and Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Exchanges complex data or specific reports between aircraft and ground centers
Automatically reports aircraft position for air traffic surveillance
Enables airline-aircraft communications to reduce operational costs and improve flexibility
Communicates via VHF Data Radio, HF Data Radio, or SATCOM for remote areas

ATIMS Components and Interfaced Units

Includes cabin terminals, such as Passenger Flight Information System (PFIS) and Cabin Passenger Management System (CPMS)
Supports exchange of ARINC 619 messages hosted in cabin terminals
Uses Airborne Communication and Reporting System (ACARS) router

Air Traffic and Information Management Functions

Provides air traffic control and airline operational control
Supports Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) concepts
Enables efficient use of airspace

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Application

Provides aircraft surveillance data to ATC ground center
Includes aircraft identification, navigation, and position-fixing systems
Exchanges contracts between ground station and aircraft

ATS Facility Notification Application

Establishes contact with ATC ground center
Provides aircraft registration and datalink applications available on aircraft

Developed as an advanced version of ATIMS with Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Combines Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) systems via datalink
Optimizes use of four-dimensional airspace (including time) to improve airline operations and ATC efficiency
Offers benefits such as reduced fuel burn, flight time, and increased payload capability

FANS Architecture

Includes Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) systems
Supports flight crew and maintenance applications, such as electronic logbooks and maintenance manuals
Enables cabin information network services, including internet access and e-commerce

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Quiz on Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS) and Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) for air traffic management and automatic reporting.

Air Traffic Management: ATIMS and CPDLC