Satellite CNS for Aeronautical Transport Augmentation System (ATAS) Volume 2

This paper introduces development and implementation of new integrated technologies, solutions and services in aeronautical transport systems known as an Aeronautical Transport Augmentation System (ATAS). The new ATAS network has to improve Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), distress, safety and security facilities in Aeronautical Transport worldwide and to provide more reliable and cost effective flight operations in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommendations and regulations. To develop ATAS network it will be necessary to provide both Space and Ground Segments. Minimum two multipurpose spacecraft with Communication and Navigation payloads of Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) integrated by Ground Earth Stations (GES), Ground Control Stations (GCS) and Aircraft Earth Stations (AES) terminals using L/C, Ku and Ka-band are described. The issues related to the Special Effects of the GSAS network for secure CNS within ATAS are concluded and a set of solutions are proposed to improve aircraft CNS facilities in any phase of flight.