Aeronautical Radio Communication Systems and Networks

Since becoming a Chartered Engineer, Dale Stacey has worked as a Radio Systems Engineer and Project Manager for over 15 years. During this time, his projects have included the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and network management of systems such as microwave radio links, VHF (very high frequency)/UHF (ultra high frequency) mobile systems, GSM and private mobile systems and VSAT (very small aperture terminal) satellite systems. More recently, he has concentrated on radio systems used in the aviation industry. He has consulted to Eurocontrol, ICAO, IATA and various international government and aeronautical organizations. He currently runs a 2-3 day course on 'Aeronautical Radio Networks'.

Typically, there are over twenty radio systems on board the average commercial jet aircraft dealing with communication, navigation and surveillance functions. Very high frequency (VHF) air-to-ground communication is usually the main method of information and control exchange between pilot and air traffic control. Satellite and high frequency radio links are used to complement this system for long range or oceanic information exchanges. Other communications systems are required between the airline operation centre and the pilot and sometimes between the passengers and the ground.
 

A comprehensive guide to current systems, networks and topologies, this book covers application requirements for communication and related radio-navigation and surveillance functions in aeronautical systems. There is also an insight into future possibilities as technologies progress and airspace operation and control scenarios change.
 

 

Ideal for civil aviation authorities, airspace management providers and regulatory organizations, Aeronautical Radio Communication Systems and Networks will also appeal to aircraft and radio equipment manufacturers and university students studying aeronautical or electronic engineering.
 
Key features: Provides a broad and concise look at the various communications systems on board a typical aircraft from a theoretical, system level and practical standpoint with worked examples and case studies throughout.
 
Considers all types of aircraft from light aircraft to large commercial jets and specialised supersonic aircraft.
 
Looks at existing airport radio communication infrastructure and proposals for new very high bandwidth radio applications within the airport environment.
 
Provides a complete list of formulae for engineering design analysis and quick checks on system performance or interference analysis.

This text is unique in providing a broad overview of the latest aeronautical radio communication systems, as well as looking forward to future developments. The book is divided into three clear parts: Theory, System Level and Practicalities which covers the basic theory and physics governing aeronautical radio systems and networks.

Preface.
 
Dedications.
 
About the Author.
 
Revisions, Corrections, Updates, Liability.
 
Book Layout and Structure.
 
1 Introduction.
 
1.1 The Legacy.
 
1.2 Today and the Second Generation of Equipment.
 
1.3 The Future.
 
1.4 Operational and User Changes.
 
1.5 Radio Spectrum Used by Aviation.
 
1.6 Discussion of the Organizational Structure of Aviation Communications Disciplines.
 
2 Theory Governing Aeronautical Radio Systems.
 
Summary.
 
2.1 Basic Definitions.
 
2.2 Propagation Fundamentals.
 
2.3 Power, Amplitudes and the Decibel Scale.
 
2.4 The Isotropic Power Source and Free Space Path Loss.
 
2.5 Radio Geometry.
 
2.6 Complex Propagation: Refraction, Absorption, Non-LOS Propagation.
 
2.7 Other Propagation Effects.
 
2.8 Modulation.
 
2.9 Shannon's Theory.
 
2.10 Multiplexing and Trunking.
 
2.11 Access Schemes.
 
2.12 Mitigation Techniques for Fading and Multipath.
 
2.13 Bandwidth Normalization.
 
2.14 Antenna Gain.
 
2.15 The Link Budget.
 
2.16 Intermodulation.
 
2.17 Noise in a Communication System.
 
2.18 Satellite Theory.
 
2.19 Availability and Reliability.
 
Further Reading.
 
3 VHF Communication.
 
Summary.
 
3.1 History.
 
3.2 DSB-AM Transceiver at a System Level.
 
3.3 Dimensioning a Mobile Communications System-The Three Cs.
 
3.4 Regulatory and Licensing Aspects.
 
3.5 VHF 'Hardening' and Intermodulation.
 
3.6 The VHF Datalink.
 
Further Reading.
 
4 Military Communication Systems.
 
Summary.
 
4.1 Military VHF Communications - The Legacy.
 
4.2 After the Legacy.
 
4.3 The Shortfalls of the Military VHF Communication System.
 
4.4 The Requirement for a New Tactical Military System.
 
4.5 The Birth of JTIDS/MIDS.
 
4.6 Technical Definitionof JTIDS and MIDS.
 
5 Long-Distance Mobile Communications.
 
Summary.
 
5.1 High-Frequency Radio - The Legacy.
 
5.2 Allocation and Allotment.
 
5.3 HF System Features.
 
5.4 HF Datalink System.
 
5.5 Applications of Aeronautical HF.
 
5.6 Mobile Satellite Communications.
 
5.7 Comparison Between VHF, HF, L Band (JTIDS/MIDS) and Satellite Mobile Communications.
 
5.8 Aeronautical Passenger Communications.
 
Further Reading.
 
6 Aeronautical Telemetry Systems.
 
Summary.
 
6.1 Introduction - The Legacy.
 
6.2 Existing Systems.
 
6.3 Productivity and Applications.
 
6.4 Proposed Airbus Future Telemetry System.
 
6.5 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
 
7 Terrestrial Backhaul and the Aeronautical Telecommunications Network.
 
Summary.
 
7.1 Introduction.
 
7.2 Types of Point-to-point Bearers.
 
7.2.10 Hybrid Network.
 
8 Future Aeronautical Mobile Communication Systems.
 
Summary.
 
8.1 Introduction.
 
8.2 Near-term Certainties.
 
8.3 Longer Term Options.
 
Further Reading.
 
9 The Economics of Radio.
 
Summary.
 
9.1 Introduction.
 
9.2 Basic Rules of Economics.
 
9.3 Analysis and the Break-even Point.
 
9.4 The Cost of Money.
 
9.5 The Safety Case.
 
9.6 Reliability Cost.
 
9.7 Macroeconomics.
 
10 Ground Installations and Equipment.
 
Summary.
 
10.1 Introduction.
 
10.2 Practical

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