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Air Traffic Control Automated Systems

  • Describes operation principles and characteristics of the present and perspective ATCAS, and includes exercises for students
  • Highlights principles of personnel functionality in all areas of air traffic management along with proficiency enhancement
  • Provides examples of air traffic management procedures and resolution of critical situations in all flight stages

Part of the book series: Springer Aerospace Technology (SAT)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Management of the Airspace Use Planning in the Russian Federation

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 1-23
  3. Advanced Automated ATC Systems

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 25-123
  4. Purpose and Comparative Study of the Controllers of ATC Automated System Simulators

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 125-144
  5. Technical Requirements to the ATC Automation System Simulators for Controllers

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 145-153
  6. Architecture and Composition of ATC Automation System Simulators for Controllers

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 155-159
  7. ISS Automated Workstations

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 161-175
  8. Organization of Simulated “Ground–Air” Radio Communication and Service Loud-Speaking Communication

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 177-184
  9. Automated Training Aids for the Remote ATC Specialists Proficiency Maintaining System

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 185-197
  10. ISS Special Software

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 199-233
  11. ATC Radiotechnical Aids

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 235-262
  12. Economics at ATC Automation Systems’ Implementation

    • Bestugin A.R., Eshenko A.A., Filin A.D., Plyasovskikh A.P., Shatrakov A.Y., Shatrakov Y.G.
    Pages 263-271

About this book

This book highlights operation principles for Air Traffic Control Automated Systems (ATCAS), new scientific directions in design and application of dispatching training simulators and parameters of ATCAS radio equipment items for aircraft positioning. This book is designed for specialists in air traffic control and navigation at a professional and scientific level. The following topics are also included in this book: personnel actions in emergency, including such unforeseen circumstances as communication failure, airplane wandering off course, unrecognized aircraft appearance in the air traffic service zone, aerial target interception, fuel draining, airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) alarm, emergency stacking and volcanic ash cloud straight ahead.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Saint Petersburg, Russia

    Bestugin A.R., Filin A.D., Shatrakov Y.G.

  • Moscow, Russia

    Eshenko A.A., Shatrakov A.Y.

  • Leningrad, Russia

    Plyasovskikh A.P.

About the authors

Bestugin A.R. is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor and Director of the Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Communications. He was educated in the direction of the Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics at the Leningrad State University. A.A. Zhdanov. For more than 30 years, he has been engaged in scientific activities in the fields of testing and operating aircraft, statistical radio optics, satellite navigation systems, communications and surveillance. He is the author of more than 200 scientific papers. 

Plyasovskikh A.P. is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Chief Designer of VNIIRA JSC and Engineer Pilot of civil aviation, more than 2000 hours of flying time. The main focus of scientific activity is the development of navigation systems and air traffic control. He defended his thesis on the development of methods and means of procedural control of air traffic. He is the author of more than 50 scientific papers. He received more than 10copyright certificates and patents for technical inventions. 

Shatrakov Y.G. is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Honored Worker of Science of Russia, Laureate of State Prizes and full member of the Russian Academy of Technological Sciences. He has been working in the field of “Air Navigation” since 1963 in the following directions: ground and airborne radionavigation systems, instrumental landing, secondary radar, air traffic control systems and training and modeling complexes. He is the author of more than 400 scientific papers. He prepared more than 100 doctors and candidates of sciences. 

Filin A.D. is Doctor of Technical Sciences, Chief Designer of training and modeling complexes for the training of air traffic controllers and civil aviation control officers in Russia. He is the author of more than 150 scientific papers, including monographs and textbooks in the field of air traffic control. He is Professor of the Department of the University of Aerospace Instrumentation. 

Eshchenko A.A. is Candidate of Technical Sciences and Deputy Head of the Branch “Research Institute of Air Navigation” GosNII GA. He is the author of more than 10 scientific papers and patents for inventions in the field of air traffic control. The main activity of research is to improve the organization of the use of airspace and air traffic management processes. 

Shatrakov A.Y. is Doctor of Economic Sciences, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor and General Director of NTS Promtehaero. He is author of more than 200 scientific papers on the development of radio systems and the organization of their production. He received more than 20 patents for technical inventions. The main focus of scientific activity is the development of the scientific foundations of the organization of the development and serial production of automated systems and means of controlling air traffic, radio navigation and landing of aircraft, and other high-tech products.

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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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