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1. 1 Future Communications Roadmap John Micallef
john.micallef@eurocontrol.int
Dean Lamiano
dlamiano@mitre.org
AGCFG #3 & ACP WG-C#11
18-19 September 2006, Brussels
2. 2 Contents Action Plan 17
Input to Roadmap
VHF-band evolution
L-band evolution
C-band evolution
Commercial solutions
Next Steps
3. 3 Future Communications StudyAction Plan (AP) 17
4. 4 Future Communications StudyAP 17 Communications Roadmap
5. 5 FCS Roadmap Considerations
6. 6 User Input Sustain voice communications in VHF Band as long as possible
Make optimum use of current equipage
8.33 kHz channel spacing is the preferred first alternative only when current 25- kHz spectrum no longer meets operational needs
New technical solutions should be pursued only after all non-equipment solutions have been exhausted
Spectrum allocation
Policies and procedures
Aeronautical Data Link System (ADLS) is important
Use existing VHF capabilities / equipment (VDM2, 1090 MHz, UAT) to provide ADLS until Future Communications Study decisions and milestones are set
Commit to a data link technology, schedule, and funding by 2007.
AOC should remain separate from ATS communication
7. 7 Diagram integrates all previous slides in one picture showing necessary stages
Stepwise approach
Reminder: preparation for digital communication
Terrestrial and Satellite options in different bandsDiagram integrates all previous slides in one picture showing necessary stages
Stepwise approach
Reminder: preparation for digital communication
Terrestrial and Satellite options in different bands
8. 8 VHF Band Evolution
9. 9 L-Band Evolution
10. 10 C-band evolution
11. 11 Satellite and Terrestrial Communications
12. 12 Next Steps Elicit feedback from stakeholders
Determine Access to Other Spectrum Bands (i.e. L-Band and C-Band)
Integrate specific technology choices compatible with those bands
Explore dedicated and commercial satellite communications
Integrate Flexible Airborne Architecture as element of Roadmap
Integrate Operational and Policy Aspects