Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System ACARS

Introduction

ACARS (pronounced AY-CARS) is a digital data link system for the transmission of messages between aircraft and ground stations, which has been in use since 1978. At first it relied exclusively on VHF channels but more recently, alternative means of data transmission have been added which have greatly enhanced its geographical coverage. There has also been a rapid trend towards the integration of aircraft systems with the ACARS link. Both have led to rapid growth in its use as an operational communications tool. Modern ACARS equipment now includes the facility for automatic as well as manual initiation of messaging. ARINC guidelines have been defined for all the various avionic components of ACARS.

Objectives

•  Introducing the participants to Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System ACARS
•  Through the training course, the trainees shall acquire the necessary, relevant knowledge, skills to fully understand ACARS description, operation and, data analysis

Who Sould Attend

• This course is recommended for Aircraft safety related staff
• including: • Accident investigation teams • Flight safety officers • Safety managers • Engineers • Inspectors

Course Content

• Abbreviations, Definitions
• Atmosphere
• The WMO AMDAR Observing System
• Turbulence
• In-Flight Icing
• Impact of Space Weather on Aviation
• Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System
• SATCOM
• Air-Ground Communication
• Aeronautical Telecommunications (ICAO Annex 10 Volume 3)
• Satellite communications datalink
• Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)
• Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay (AMDAR)
• Pilot Report (PIREP)

Prerequisite

Successfully Completed SMS Course

Location

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Course Duration

this course is not planned Request Now