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Aviation Communication

Subject
Subject code CNS.055
Subject name Aviation Communication
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Differentiated assessment (letters)
Subject program
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2019 ER
Study year 1
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Optional
Academicians
Nele Tootsi
Subject loads
Lecture 2
Seminar 4
internet_study 70
Kontaktõpe 2
Moodle
CNS.055 Aviation Communication
Goal of subject
Give an overview of aviation communication technologies and equipment. To get familiar with regulations regarding the communication domain of CNS/ATM.
Learning outcomes of the subject
After the completion of the course the student can:
1) describe structure of the communication domain and the relations between the sub-domains;
2) explain the purpose, principles and role of communication systems in air traffic services (ATS);
3) name and describe physical networks, communication protocols and applications used in aviation communication;
4) list and describe future developments and techniques which may have an impact on ATS communications;
5) state the regulations regarding the communication domain.
Subject course description
Structure of the communication domain. Air traffic services (ATS) requirements for safe communications. Physical networks, communication protocols and applications used in aviation communication. Voice communication systems, recording systems. ICAO and local legal requirements regarding aviation communication and frequency allocation.
The course combines individual work in an e-learning environment Moodle and lectures.
Replacement Subjects
NC.A.001 Aviation Communication Network
Current rounds
Aviation Communication CNS-17 ER-20-K
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