The use of mobile telephone communication technology in air traffic control

摘要

In the present system each aircraft is considered as a single mobile telephone. On approaching an Air Traffic Control area, or before take-off, the pilot of the aircraft dials up the Air Traffic Controller. The mobile telephone will then transmit continuous information from the aeroplane, e.g. aircraft identification, height, airspeed, location, etc. This then enables the Air Traffic Control computer to transmit instructions automatically to the pilot (e.g. climb, turn, increase speed) to avoid keep the aircraft on course without the need for human intervention.