AE3010 Air Traffic Control Syllabus:
AE3010 Air Traffic Control Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To introduce the basic of air traffic control.
2. To impart knowledge about air traffic systems.
3. To gain more knowledge on flight information systems.
4. To learn about aerodrome data.
5. To gain knowledge on navigation systems.
UNIT I BASIC CONCEPTS
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
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
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
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
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
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students able to
CO1 Classify the requirement of air traffic control systems and types of air traffic control system.
CO2 Explain in flight information systems and rules of air traffic systems.
CO3 Explore the emergency procedure and air rules followed by air traffic control systems.
CO4 Describe the aerodrome data.
CO5 Gain the information of navigation and emergency procedures in the air traffic control systems.
TEXT BOOK
1. AIP (India) Vol. I & II, “The English Book Store”, 17-1, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
2. “Aircraft Manual (India) Volume I”, Latest Edition – The English Book Store, 17-1, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
REFERENCES
1. “PANS – RAC – ICAO DOC 4444”, Latest Edition, The English Book Store, 17-1, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
2. Michael S. Nolan., “Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control”, Cengage Learning.
3. Wells .A-Airport Planning and Management, 4th Edition- McGraw-Hill, London-2000.
4. P S Senguttuvaan., “Fundamentals of Air Transport Management”, McGraw-Hill, 2003.