Aeronautical Radio Communication Systems and Networks

Typically, there are over twenty radio systems on board the average commercial jet aircraft dealing with communication, navigation and surveillance functions. Very high frequency (VHF) air-to-ground communication is usually the main method of  information and control exchange between pilot and air traffic control. Satellite and high frequency radio links are used to complement this system for long range or oceanic information exchanges. Other communications systems are required between the airline operation centre and the pilot and sometimes between the passengers and the ground.

A comprehensive guide to current systems, networks and topologies, this book covers application requirements for communication and related radio-navigation and surveillance functions in aeronautical systems. There is also an insight into future possibilities as technologies progress and airspace operation and control scenarios change.

Ideal for civil aviation authorities, airspace management providers and regulatory organizations, Aeronautical Radio Communication Systems and Networks will also appeal to aircraft and radio equipment manufacturers and university students studying aeronautical or electronic engineering.

Key features:

• Provides a broad and concise look at the various communications systems on board a typical aircraft from a theoretical, system level and practical standpoint with worked examples and case studies throughout.
• Considers all types of aircraft from light aircraft to large commercial jets and specialised supersonic aircraft.
• Looks at existing airport radio communication infrastructure and proposals for new very high bandwidth radio applications within the airport environment.
• Provides a complete list of formulae for engineering design analysis and quick checks on system performance or interference analysis.

通常，一架商用噴射機上會有超過二十個無線電系統，用於處理通訊、導航和監視功能。非常高頻（VHF）的空對地通訊通常是飛行員和空中交通管制之間的主要信息和控制交流方式。衛星和高頻無線電鏈路用於補充這個系統，以進行長距離或海洋區域的信息交流。航空公司運營中心和飛行員之間，有時也需要其他通訊系統，以及乘客和地面之間的通訊。

本書是一本關於航空系統中通訊、導航和監視功能的現有系統、網絡和拓撲的全面指南。它還提供了對未來可能性的洞察，隨著技術的進步和空域運營和控制情景的變化。

這本書非常適合民航當局、空域管理提供商和監管機構，同時也適合飛機和無線電設備製造商以及學習航空或電子工程的大學生。

主要特點：
- 從理論、系統層面和實踐角度，提供了對典型飛機上各種通訊系統的廣泛且簡明的介紹，並附有實例和案例研究。
- 考慮了從輕型飛機到大型商用噴射機和專業超音速飛機的各種類型的飛機。
- 研究了現有的機場無線電通訊基礎設施，以及機場環境中新的高頻寬無線電應用的提案。
- 提供了工程設計分析的完整公式列表，以及對系統性能或干擾分析的快速檢查。