AppendixAppendix
Appendix 2a — Basic training — Streams
The subjects, topics and sub-topics are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form a part of it.
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATSEP.BAS.COM | COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_1 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_1.1 | Introduction to Communications | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_1.1.1 | State the structure of the communication domain | 1 | Voice communication, data communication | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_1.1.2 | State major substructures of the communication domain | 1 | Air-ground, ground-ground, air-air communications | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_1.1.3 | State ATS requirements for safe communications | 1 | Safety, reliability, availability, coverage, QoS, latency | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_1.1.4 | State the aeronautical communication services | 1 | Mobile, fixed | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2 | VOICE COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1 | Introduction to Voice Communications | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.1 | Describe system architecture | 2 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.2 | Explain the purpose, principles and role of voice communication systems in ATS | 2 | e.g. audio bandwidth, dynamic range, fidelity, routing, switching, lineside/deskside, coverage, communication chain between controller and pilot | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.3 | Describe the way in which voice communication systems function | 2 | VoIP VCS, analogue/digital comparisons, distortion, harmonics | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.4 | State methods used to route and switch voice communications | 1 | e.g. multichannels, multi-users, party lines, VHF/UHF linkage, HF, SELCAL | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.5 | State how systems interface to produce an integrated service to ATS | 1 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.6 | State radio spectrum and frequency allocation constraints and procedures | 1 | Spectrum, interference sources, commercial allocations, world radio conference, ITU, efficient utilisation of frequency bands, channel spacing | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.7 | State voice recording systems in use | 1 | e.g. digital recording equipment | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.8 | State ICAO and local legal requirements regarding recording and retention of voice communications | 1 | Regulatory requirements, incident recording and playback, recording equipment | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.1.9 | State the purpose of ATIS and VOLMET | 1 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.2 | Air-Ground Communication | ||||||
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.2.1 | State the functions and basic operation of routing and switching equipment in use in the ATS environment | 1 | Voice switching | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.2.2 | Describe the purpose and operation of the elements of a communication chain in use in the ATS environment | 2 | Functionality, emergency systems, transmission/reception, CWP, onboard equipment e.g. channel spacing, antenna switching, CLIMAX, voting systems | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.2.3 | State ways of achieving quality of service | 1 | e.g. importance of coverage and redundancy of equipment, overlapping coverage, backup system, functional redundancy vs element redundancy | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.2.4 | Recognise the elements of the CWP that are used for air-ground communication | 1 | Frequency selection, emergency, station selection, coupling, microphone, headset, loudspeaker, footswitch, Push-To-Talk | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.2.5 | List techniques and future developments which have, or may have an impact on ATS voice communications | 1 | e.g. CPDLC, VDL Mode 2 | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.3 | Ground-Ground Communication | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.3.1 | State the functions and the basic operations of routing and switching equipment in use in ATS environment | 1 | General architecture | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.3.2 | Describe how ground-ground systems interface to provide an integrated service to ATS environment | 2 | International/national links, ACC interoperability, voice and data integration | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.3.3 | Describe the functionality of the elements of a ground-ground communication system | 2 | Main and emergency systems, interfaces to telecom providers e.g. MFC and ATS-Qsig, switching, local PABX equipment | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.3.4 | Recognise the elements of the CWP used for ground-ground communication | 1 | Selection, emergency, loudspeaker, headset, microphone | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.3.5 | Describe developments in ground-ground technologies which may impact on ATS voice communication | 2 | TCP/IP, voice-over IP e.g. protocols future development | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3 | DATA COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.1 | Introduction to Data Communication | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.1.1 | Explain the purpose, principles and role of data communication systems in ATS | 2 | e.g. terminology, principles and theory of networks, layering (OSI or TCP/IP), data links, LAN, WAN | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.1.2 | Define the concept of data transmission | 1 | e.g. packet switching, protocols, multiplexing, demultiplexing, error detection and correction, routing, switching, hops, cost, bandwidth/speed | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.1.3 | Describe the function of various elements of the data systems in use in ATS environment | 2 | Switch, router, gateways, end systems, redundancy | ||||
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.1.4 | Define protocols in current use | 1 | e.g. TCP/IP, frame relay, asynchronous transfer mode | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.2 | Networks | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.2.1 | State ATS requirements for safe data communications | 1 | Reliability, availability | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.2.2 | Describe the different types of networks | 2 | LAN, WAN, ATN, national network for ATM e.g. satellite-dedicated networks, AFTN Priorities, rights | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.2.3 | State the functions of a network management system | 1 | e.g. SNMP | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.3 | Aviation Specific Networks, Applications and ATM/ANS Providers | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.3.1 | Name a range of air-ground aviation-related network concepts | 1 | ATN e.g. Subnetworks: ATN air-ground subnetwork, AMSS, VDL, HFDL Protocols: ACARS Communication service providers: ARINC, SITA | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.3.2 | Name a range of ground-ground aviation-related network concepts | 1 | ATN, PENS e.g. Physical networks: PENS, AFTN, RAPNET Communication protocols: IP, ASTERIX, FMTP Communication service providers: SITA, ARINC, national carriers, ANSPs Applications: AMHS, AIDC, OLDI | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.COM_3.3.3 | Define SWIM | 1 | SWIM institutional framework and applications e.g. SWIM providers and users | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV | NAVIGATION | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_1 | INTRODUCTION | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_1.1 | Purpose and Use of Navigation | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_1.1.1 | Explain the need for navigation in aviation | 2 | Positioning, guidance, planning | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_1.1.2 | Characterise navigation methods | 2 | e.g. historical overview, visual, celestial, electronic (on-board, radio, space-based and relative) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2 | THE EARTH | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.1 | Form of the Earth | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.1.1 | State the shape of the Earth and its parameters | 1 | Oblate spheroid e.g. diameter, gravity, rotation, axis, magnetic field | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.1.2 | Explain the Earth’s properties and their effects | 2 | Polar axis, direction of rotation | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.1.3 | State the accepted conventions for describing 2D position on a globe | 1 | Meridians, parallels of latitude, equatorial plane | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.2 | Coordinate Systems, Direction and Distance | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.2.1 | State the general principles of reference systems | 1 | Geoid, reference ellipsoids, WGS 84 Latitude and longitude, undulation | ||||
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| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.2.2 | Explain why a global reference system is required for aviation | 2 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.3 | Earth’s Magnetism | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_2.3.1 | State the general principles of Earth’s magnetism | 1 | True North, magnetic North e.g. variation, declination, deviation, inclination | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3 | NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.1 | Factors Affecting Electronic Navigation Performance | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.1.1 | State how radio waves propagate | 1 | Ground, sky, line of sight | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.1.2 | State why the siting of a terrestrial navigation aid is important | 1 | Multipath, blanking | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.2 | Performance of Navigation Systems | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.2.1 | State the performance of navigation systems | 1 | Coverage, accuracy, integrity, continuity of service, availability | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.2.2 | Explain the need for redundancy in navigation systems | 2 | Ensuring continuity of service, maintainability, reliability | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.3 | Means of Navigation | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_3.3.1 | State the different means of navigation | 1 | Sole, primary, supplementary | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4 | NAVIGATION SYSTEMS | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1 | Terrestrial Navigation Aids | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1.1 | Explain the basic working principles of electronic positioning | 2 | Distance measurements (time and phase), angular measurements | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1.2 | Describe ground-based navigation systems | 2 | NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, DF e.g. TACAN, marker beacons | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1.3 | Recognise how the navigation information is displayed on the relevant pilot HMI | 1 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1.4 | Explain the operational use of groundbased navigation systems in the different phases of flight | 2 | NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, DF | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1.5 | Recognise the frequency bands used by the ground-based navigation systems | 1 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1.6 | State the need for calibration | 1 | Flight calibration, ground-based calibration and/or maintenance | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.2 | On-board Navigation Systems | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.2.1 | State the use of on-board navigation systems | 1 | e.g. barometric altimetry, radio altimetry, INS/IRS, compass | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.2.2 | State the use of an FMS | 1 | Sensors, navigation database | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3 | Space-based Navigation Systems | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3.1 | Explain the basic working principles of satellite positioning | 2 | GNSS e.g. Galileo, GPS | ||||
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3.2 | Recognise the basic architecture of a core satellite positioning system | 1 | GNSS e.g. Galileo, GPS | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3.3 | Recognise the frequency bands used by the space-based navigational systems | 1 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3.4 | State the benefits of satellite-based navigation | 1 | Global coverage, accuracy, time dissemination e.g. redundancy, interoperability, single set of avionics | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3.5 | State the current limitations of space-based navigation systems | 1 | e.g. single frequency, weak signal, ionospheric delay, institutional, military, multipath | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3.6 | Describe the basic working principles of satellite augmentation | 2 | ABAS (RAIM, AAIM), SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS), GBAS | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.3.7 | State the current implementations of satellite-based navigation systems | 1 | Core systems: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO , BEIDOU, Augmentation systems: RAIM, AAIM, EGNOS, WAAS, GBAS | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_5 | PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION (PBN) | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_5.1 | PBN | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_5.1.1 | Describe the performance based navigation concept | 2 | ICAO Doc 9613 | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_5.1.2 | List the navigation applications in use in Europe | 1 | RNAV-5 (B-RNAV), RNAV-1 (P-RNAV), RNP approaches | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_5.2 | Current Developments | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.NAV_5.2.1 | State current navigation developments | 1 | e.g. 4D-RNAV, free routes, rationalisation plans, advanced RNP | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR | SURVEILLANCE | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1 | INTRODUCTION TO SURVEILLANCE | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1 | Introduction to Surveillance | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1.1 | Define surveillance in the context of ATM | 1 | What (positioning/identification) and why (maintain separation) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1.2 | Define the various surveillance domains | 1 | Air-air, ground-air, ground-ground | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1.3 | List the surveillance techniques | 1 | Non-cooperative, cooperative, dependent, independent techniques | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1.4 | Define the current and emerging surveillance systems in use in ATM | 1 | Radar technology, ADS technology, multilateration e.g. TIS | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1.5 | Explain the role and the current use of surveillance equipment by ATM | 2 | Separation, vectoring, data acquisition Detection and ranging, safety nets e.g. weather mapping | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1.6 | State ICAO and any local legal requirements | 1 | e.g. ICAO Annex 10 Vol. IV | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.1.7 | List the main users of surveillance data | 1 | HMI, safety nets, FDPS, air defence systems, flow management | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.2 | Avionics | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.2.1 | State the avionics used for the surveillance in ATM and their interdependencies | 1 | Transponder, GNSS, data link equipment, ACAS, ATC control panel e.g. FMS | ||||
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| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.2.2 | Define the role of TCAS as a safety net | 1 | e.g. FMS | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.3 | Primary Radar | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.3.1 | Describe the need for and the use of primary radar in ATC | 2 | Non-cooperative detection, improvement of detection and tracking e.g. types of PSR (en-route, terminal, SMR, weather) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.3.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of a primary radar | 2 | Detection, range measurement, azimuth indication, Doppler shift, antenna system, TX/RX, signal processing, plot extraction, local tracking, data transmission e.g. use of the parameters of the radar equation | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.3.3 | State the limitations of primary radar | 1 | Line of sight, environmental, clutter, no identification of the target, no height information (in case of 2D radar) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.4 | Secondary Radar | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.4.1 | Describe needs for and the use of secondary radars in ATC | 2 | Cooperative detection, ICAO-defined standard, IFF, military and civil modes (include Mode S) and related code protocols, code limitations e.g. identification, SPI, flight level, BDS, specific and emergency codes | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.4.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of a secondary radar | 2 | SSR, MSSR, Mode S antenna, TX/RX, extractor, tracking processor e.g. use of the parameters of the radar equation | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.4.3 | State the limitations of secondary radar | 1 | FRUIT, garbling, ghost reply, code shortage, cooperation by the aircraft needed | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.5 | Surveillance Data Message Format | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.5.1 | State the need for harmonisation | 1 | Surveillance data sharing, interoperability | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.5.2 | State the techniques used for transmission of surveillance data | 1 | e.g. point-to-point, network, microwave, satellite | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.5.3 | State main formats in use | 1 | ASTERIX, etc. | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.6 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.6.1 | State surveillance-related FANS concepts and their impact on ATM | 1 | Sources of aircraft parameters (e.g. FMS outputs), communication mediums Application within oceanic and other non-radar airspace, ATC requirements | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.6.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of ADS-C and ADS-B and the differences between them | 2 | Advantages/disadvantages, standards, data update rates | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.6.3 | State the data link technologies proposed and the current situation of deployment | 1 | Extended squitter 1 090 MHz e.g. VDL 4, HFDL, UAT, AMSS | ||||
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.7 | Weather Radar | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.7.1 | Define the use of weather radar in ATM | 1 | e.g. role in adverse weather in dense airspace, antenna, coverage, polarisation, multi-elevation scanning, frequency band | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.8 | Integration of Surveillance Information | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.8.1 | Describe complementary use of different sensors | 2 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.9 | Multilateration (MLAT) | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.9.1 | State the use of MLAT in ATC | 1 | LAM and WAM | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.9.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of MLAT | 2 | TDOA principle, hyperbolic positioning, accuracy, transmissions used | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.10 | Airport Surface Surveillance | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.10.1 | State typical ATC requirements | 1 | e.g. safety (aircraft and mobiles), clear runway, low visibility, collision warnings, displays, mapping, data merging, aircraft identification, ground mobiles | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.10.2 | State the current technologies for airport surface surveillance | 1 | Radar-based and MLAT-based technologies, example layout of airport surveillance infrastructure e.g. other systems (acoustic, vibration, induction loop, video, infrared, GNSS, ADS-B) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.11 | Display of Surveillance Information | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.11.1 | Recognise surveillance information on a display | 1 | e.g. PSR and MSSR tracks, position identification, FL, speed vector, RDP and FDP information | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.12 | Analysis Tools | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SUR_1.12.1 | State analysis tools | 1 | e.g. SASS-C, SASS-S, RAPS | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR | DATA PROCESSING | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1 | DATA PROCESSING | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.1 | Introduction to Data Processing | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.1.1 | Describe the functions and generic architecture of the systems | 2 | Generic FDP and SDP overall functional block diagrams | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.1.2 | Describe how the systems interface with other systems | 2 | Surveillance sensors, displays, NMOC, recording, international ATM networks e.g. safety nets, military interfaces | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.1.3 | Define basic software functions/applications | 1 | FDP (IFPS, route processing, code/call sign correlation, code allocation, strip distribution, track labelling) SDP (coordinate conversion, plot and track processing, MRP, safety nets, track labelling) | ||||
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.1.4 | State the legal aspects for data processing in ATM | 1 | Traceability and recording of data and actions, configuration control | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.1.5 | State current developments and future possibilities | 1 | e.g. Coflight, iTEC, SESAR, multisensor tracking, SWIM, flight object | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.2 | System Software and Hardware Principles | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.2.1 | Describe the current hardware configurations used in ATM | 2 | Redundancy and backup e.g. driver, interfaces, hardware platforms, fault tolerant systems | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.2.2 | Describe the current software platforms, used in ATM | 2 | Operating systems | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.2.3 | Describe concepts of virtualisation in ATM | 2 | Virtual Centre (Remote CWP - SESAR) e.g. display virtualisation (RDU: Remote Display Unit), server virtualisation (server consolidation) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.3 | Surveillance Data Processing (SDP) | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.3.1 | State ATC requirements | 1 | QoS, mandatory data recording, dependability | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.3.2 | Explain the principles of SDP | 2 | e.g. single, multi, plot, track | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.3.3 | Describe the functions of SDP | 2 | Plot processing, tracking, single sensor and multisensor tracker (e.g. radar, ADS, MLAT), estimating limits and accuracy of multisensor tracker, recording e.g. ARTAS tracker | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.3.4 | Describe radar data inputs/outputs | 2 | Tracks, plots, messages, code/call sign, time, control and monitoring, conflict alerts, FDP interface, maps, adaptation | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.3.5 | Describe the surveillance data-based monitoring functions | 2 | Safety nets, ATC tools e.g. safety nets: STCA, MSAW, APW, runway incursion alerts ATC Tools: MTCD, AMAN, DMAN, A-SMGCS | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.4 | Flight Data Processing (FDP) | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.4.1 | State ATC requirements | 1 | QoS, unambiguous, accurate, error free, timely | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.4.2 | Explain the functions of FDP | 2 | Flight strip production, flight plan data updates, code/call sign correlation, flight progress monitoring, coordination and transfer e.g. CIV/MIL coordination | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.4.3 | Define inputs and outputs | 1 | Flow control (NMOC/IFPS/FMP, ETFMS), flight strips/data displays, MRT, environmental data, static data, airspace adaptation | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.4.4 | Describe the basic software functions/applications | 2 | FDP (IFPS, route processing, code/call sign correlation, code allocation, strip distribution, track labelling) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.4.5 | Describe the FPL data update process | 2 | Automatic and manual update | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.5 | Human Machine Interface (HMI) | ||||||
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| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.5.1 | Describe the different display technologies and interfaces | 2 | Common graphic display interface, LCD, TFT, Touch Input Device, video interfaces, extenders e.g. DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, video and USB signal extenders, video splitters and video frame rate encoders | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.5.2 | Recognise what information is normally displayed on the ATCO and ATSEP HMI | 1 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.6 | Miscellaneous Information | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.DPR_1.6.1 | State the additional data used by ATM system | 1 | e.g. MET, AIM (NOTAMs), CDM, aircraft data | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC | SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1 | SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL (SMC) | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.1 | Overview of SMC Function | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.1.1 | Describe the principles and purpose of the operational management of the technical services | 2 | Service requirements, interfaces, boundaries of tactical responsibility e.g. hierarchy of authority for the technical and ATC structures | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.1.2 | Describe the technical system architecture of the SMC function and its subordinate systems | 2 | Main monitoring and control architecture e.g. Surveillance: Radar stations, communications, processing, display Communication: TX/RX, circuit management, networks, HMI, standby facilities, recording Navigation: NDB, VOR, ILS, DF Facilities: Power, generators, UPS, battery, environmental (heating, cooling), fire and security DP: FDPS, data communications | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.1.3 | Describe the transfer of responsibility for a service | 2 | Operational and technical responsibility Configuration and monitoring access and responsibility | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.2 | System Configuration | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.2.1 | Describe the range of configurations that can be used | 2 | Equipment or channel switching, parameter settings | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.2.2 | Describe the general techniques that are employed to make configuration changes | 2 | e.g. physical switching | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.2.3 | State procedures required to implement a planned major system change | 1 | e.g. safety requirement, authorisation, coordination, implementation plan, fallback strategies, major system change, activation of new version of software in a subordinate system, transfer of a service to a new system, change of a database | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.3 | Monitoring and Control Functions | ||||||
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| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.3.1 | State the monitoring functions that are available | 1 | e.g. BITE, status, parameters, software and hardware watchdogs | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.3.2 | State the control functions that are available | 1 | e.g. switching, parameters, set configurations | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.3.3 | Explain the importance of SMC management and coordination of maintenance activities | 2 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.3.4 | State analysis tools associated with SMC | 1 | e.g. possible malfunctions (SASS-C, SASS-S, RAPS, track and noise monitoring tools) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.4 | Coordination and Reporting | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.4.1 | State why coordination and reporting is required and how it is achieved | 1 | Facility interrupts, deconflict multiple outages, legal requirements e.g. causes: service failure, planned outage, loss of backup, software upgrade Relevant parties: external service providers, ATC, other centres Relevant information: NOTAM, logbook | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.5 | Emergency Coordination | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.5.1 | Describe situations where coordination and reporting will be necessary | 2 | e.g. hijack, mayday, R/T fail, loss of aircraft, MIL action, fire, flood, security, terrorist threat or action, medical | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.5.2 | State which parties may be involved in the coordination and reporting of emergency situations | 1 | e.g. ATC supervisors (local and remote), ATSEP supervisors (local and remote), management, police, MIL, medical, accident investigation branch | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.5.3 | Explain the responsibilities and/or duties of SMC members during an emergency situation by using an example scenario | 2 | - | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.5.4 | State the succession of authorities and responsibilities in the event that the nominated person or function is not available | 1 | Hierarchy of responsibility | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.6 | Equipment Operating | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.6.1 | Define the principles and ergonomics of the HMI of the SMC central system and its subordinate systems | 1 | Permissions, control tokens, ergonomic conventions (e.g. green is good or safe, red is fail or unsafe) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.SMC_1.6.2 | State the routine tasks required and the criticality of their completion and any legal requirements | 1 | e.g. audio circuit voice checking, audio recording checking, archive media changing and storage, VOLMET | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.MTN | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.MTN_1 | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.MTN_1.1 | Maintenance Procedures | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.MTN_1.1.1 | Explain handling precautions to be taken to ensure equipment protection | 2 | Isolation, protection devices, electrostatic sensitive devices, power supplies, heavy loads, high voltage | ||||
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.MTN_1.1.2 | Explain the classifications of maintenance | 2 | e.g. preventative, corrective, service configuration | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.MTN_1.1.3 | Explain the maintenance strategy and rules | 2 | Organisation and planning of maintenance, rules controlling deviation from planned maintenance, intervention tracking, return to service | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.MTN_1.1.4 | State the scope or responsibility of an S/E rated person | 1 | e.g. tracing maintenance actions and objectives, liability of maintenance personnel actions, safety of service, safety of equipment | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC | FACILITIES | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1 | FACILITIES | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1.1 | Power Supply Systems | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1.1.1 | Define the performance for power supply systems in the operational environment | 1 | Availability, quality, Continuity of Service | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1.1.2 | Define the main features of current power supply systems | 1 | e.g. UPS systems, batteries and emergency generators, high voltage, earthing techniques, power provider(s) | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1.1.3 | Describe the power distribution system at an example operational site | 2 | e.g. power distribution redundancy, input, output, protections, measurements and monitoring, block schematic | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1.2 | Air Conditioning Systems | ||||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1.2.1 | State the function, appropriate terminology and performance of current air conditioning systems in use | 1 | e.g. air conditioning, water cooling, humidity control, air filtering system, visit to stations | ||||
| ATSEP.BAS.FAC_1.2.2 | State the importance and criticality of maintaining a controlled environment | 1 | Shortand long-term effect on people and equipment | ||||
APPENDIX · Appendix 2 — Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2020/020/R · ATM/ANS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025