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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

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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

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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

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ATSEP.BAS.COM_2.2

Air-Ground Communication

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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, on- board 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

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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

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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

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ATSEP.BAS.NAV_4.1.4

Explain the operational use of ground- based 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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

Short- and long-term effect on people and equipment