WG-126
Air Traffic Management

VCS-ATC Systems Integration for ATM Information Exchange

ATC Systems and VCS represent the base combination required for an effective and efficient control of the air traffic assigned to operators. Although these elements are intended to be working together, the one defining the three-dimensional position and identification of an aircraft in the airspace, the other allowing communication to pilots, there is today no standard integration between them. Besides aircraft position, the ATC system collects a number of other information elements through the protocol between aircraft and ground radar station. If made available, such information could be useful for a better usage of the communication infrastructure, allowing rationalisation of radio stations and permitting a punctual selection of the right communication satellite link between ATCO and pilot. Vice versa, the indication/highlighting on the air situation display of the aircraft whose pilot is currently speaking would increase the ATCO situational awareness. A standard in this area would therefore be very beneficial because it provides large benefits to ATCOs having greater situational awareness, reducing their workload and increasing the overall flight safety. Such a standard would therefore bridge the ATM and ATC worlds, by integrating and exchanging information that are today available to ATCOs, but on separate systems.

Leadership

  • Alexander Engel (EUROCAE) - TPM
  • Roberto Weger (SITTI) - Chair
  • IULIANA LUNGU (R.A. ROMATSA) - Secretary

Next meetings

  • 20 May 2025

Deliverables

ED-XXX OSED FOR ATC SYSTEMS-VCS INTEROPERABILITY FOR ATM INFORMATION EXCHANGE Draft Publication Target Date: 31/03/2026
ED-XXX ATC SYSTEMS-VCS INTEROPERABILITY STANDARD FOR ATM INFORMATION EXCHANGE Draft Publication Target Date: 31/03/2026