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Operational air traffic control requirements for the new Voice Switching and Control SystemFinal user requirements defined for the Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS) to be implemented for ATC functions as part of the Area Control Facility (ACF) concept for the National Airspace System (NAS) are described. The VSCS will be communications equipment at operational stations, supervisory positions, and support systems, the switching system itself, and interfaces between the VSCS and other systems. Supervisory users will include the Area Manager, Traffic Management Coordinator, a Military Operations Specialists, a Weather Coordinator, a NAS manager, Maintenance, and a flight Data Communications Specialist. The VSCS will supply computerized communications capability within and among ATC centers. Details of the efforts used to define the system requirements are recounted, noting the heavy reliance on recommendations from active ATC personnel.
Document ID
19850031379
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Leon, N.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1984
Subject Category
Aircraft Communications And Navigation
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 84-2435
Accession Number
85A13530
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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