Modern telecommunication networks in the Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN)

Abstract

This paper summarizes the results of a study of modern telecommunication technology in the Aeronautical Telecommunication Network. The ATN is a data communications inter‐network that provides its users a robust and reliable Air/Ground and Ground/Ground communications service. The Air Telecommunication Network is build on a ring of fixed telecommunication networks. The article deals with the integration of modern telecommunication technology into the still developing sector of aeronautical telecommunication. First Published Online: 14 Oct 2010

Keywords

• Aeronautical Telecommunication Network
• air traffic management
• data-link