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GPS : Can it Contribute to European ATC?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2009

M. E. Cox ,
R. C. Rawlings ,
P. van der Kraan  and
C. Lefas
M. E. Cox
Affiliation:
(EUROCONTROL, Brussels)
R. C. Rawlings
Affiliation:
(EUROCONTROL, Brussels)
P. van der Kraan
Affiliation:
(EUROCONTROL, Brussels)
C. Lefas
Affiliation:
(Technical University of Crete)
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Abstract

This paper commences by outlining the developments expected in en-route navigation capabilities in Western Europe and describes the current provision of surveillance employing monopulse SSRS. Following a brief review of GPS characteristics, it then considers the use of ADS, in conjunction with GPS, as an alternative and/or supplement to these ground-based systems. In the light of a simple cost comparison, it suggests that the space-based system could be very advantageous, particularly where new routes are to be established in areas with little or no ATS infrastructure. A final section discusses the possibility of using GPS for height-monitoring purposes as will be necessary when a reduced vertical separation minimum of iooo ft, is employed above FL290 in Europe, and elsewhere.

Keywords

1. Air traffic control2. Satellite navigation
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 45 , Issue 2 , May 1992 , pp. 205 - 216
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1992

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