AE6012 - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PLANNING (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

AE6012 - AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PLANNING (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

AE6012	AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PLANNING	LPTC

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OBJECTIVES:

• To study the procedure of the formation of aerodrome and its design and air traffic control.

UNIT I	BASIC CONCEPTS	9

Objectives of air traffic control systems - Parts of ATC services – Scope and Provision of ATCs – VFR & IFR operations – Classification of ATS air spaces – Various kinds of separation – Altimeter setting procedures – Establishment, designation and identification of units providing ATS – Division of responsibility of control.

UNIT II	AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS	9

Area control service, assignment of cruising levels - minimum flight altitude - ATS routes and significant points – RNAV and RNP – Vertical, lateral and longitudinal separations based on time / distance –ATC clearances – Flight plans – position report

UNIT III	FLIGHT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	10

Radar service, Basic radar terminology – Identification procedures using primary / secondary radar – performance checks – use of radar in area and approach control services – assurance control and co- ordination between radar / non radar control – emergencies – Flight information and advisory service – Alerting service – Co-ordination and emergency procedures – Rules of the air.

UNIT IV	AERODROME DATA	9

Aerodrome data - Basic terminology – Aerodrome reference code – Aerodrome reference point – Aerodrome elevation – Aerodrome reference temperature – Instrument runway, physical Characteristics; length of primary / secondary runway – Width of runways – Minimum distance between parallel runways etc. – obstacles restriction.

UNIT V	NAVIGATION AND OTHER SERVICES	8

Visual aids for navigation Wind direction indicator – Landing direction indicator – Location and characteristics of signal area – Markings, general requirements – Various markings – Lights, general requirements – Aerodrome beacon, identification beacon – Simple approach lighting system and various lighting systems – VASI & PAPI - Visual aids for denoting obstacles; object to be marked and lighter – Emergency and other services.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

• Understanding the requirement of air traffic control systems and types of air traffic control system.
• Knowledge in flight information systems and rules of air traffic systems.
• Knowledge indirection indicator systems for air navigation.

TEXT BOOK:

1. AIP (India) Vol. I & II, “The English Book Store”, 17-1, Connaught Circus, New Delhi.

REFERENCES

1. “Aircraft Manual (India) Volume I”, latest Edition – The English Book Store, 17-1, Connaught Circus, New Delhi.
2. “PANS – RAC – ICAO DOC 4444”, Latest Edition, The English Book Store, 17-1, Connaught Circus, New Delhi.