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<strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Global</strong> <strong>Atmosphere</strong><br />

<strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Global</strong> <strong>Atmosphere</strong><br />

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8.2.3. Improvements to ATM System<br />

8.2.3.1. Introduction<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r reports in this collection<br />

The description, goals, <strong>and</strong> objectives of an improved global air navigation infrastructure emanate from <strong>the</strong> concept known as communications, navigation, <strong>and</strong><br />

surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM) systems. CNS/ATM was formally endorsed by <strong>the</strong> worldwide civil aviation community at <strong>the</strong> Tenth Air Navigation<br />

Conference in Montreal in 1991 (ICAO, 1991).<br />

The primary goal of an integrated ATM system is to enable aircraft operators to meet planned times of departure <strong>and</strong> arrival <strong>and</strong> adhere to preferred flight profiles with<br />

minimum constraints <strong>and</strong> no compromise on safety. Therefore, although an integrated, global ATM system grew out of a need to meet growing dem<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong> ultimate<br />

effect will be enhanced operations <strong>and</strong> improved efficiency, primarily through less fuel burn for a given level of dem<strong>and</strong>. ATM systems will <strong>the</strong>refore be developed <strong>and</strong><br />

organized to overcome shortcomings discussed in this chapter <strong>and</strong> to accommodate future growth to offer <strong>the</strong> best possible service to all airspace users <strong>and</strong> to provide<br />

adequate economic benefits to <strong>the</strong> civil aviation community, with due regard for environmental concerns.<br />

CNS/ATM has been defined as a system employing digital technologies, including satellite systems toge<strong>the</strong>r with various levels of automation, applied in support of a<br />

seamless global air traffic management system. The main elements of CNS/ATM systems are described in detail in <strong>the</strong> ICAO <strong>Global</strong> Air Navigation Plan for CNS/ATM<br />

Systems (ICAO, 1998a). CNS/ATM systems will use very high frequency (VHF) <strong>and</strong> high frequency (HF) communication channels to transmit digital data between<br />

aircraft <strong>and</strong> between aircraft <strong>and</strong> ground stations. Satellite data <strong>and</strong> voice communications capable of global coverage are also being introduced. Improvements in<br />

navigation include progressive introduction of area navigation (RNAV) capabilities based on a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). Improvements in surveillance<br />

techniques will allow aircraft to automatically transmit <strong>the</strong>ir positions using data link technology.<br />

It is generally agreed that <strong>the</strong>se newer technologies will optimize <strong>the</strong> worldwide route structure. Planners will be less confined by <strong>the</strong> location of ground aids <strong>and</strong> more<br />

direct tracks will be used, allowing substantial savings in fuel. Ultimately, rigid route structures will be gradually eliminated or redesigned at a number of critical<br />

intersections. This flexibility has <strong>the</strong> potential to relieve congestion in very high density traffic areas.<br />

8.2.3.2. Airport Operations <strong>and</strong> Capacity<br />

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