CNS/ATM Training Courses – Catalogue

GAELICAM offers specialized courses designed to provide comprehensive training on CNS/ATM systems and ATM data processing tailored for professionals working in Air Navigation Service Providers.

CNSATM-GEN: Air Navigation CNS/ATM systems.

This course delivers a high-level overview of the critical CNS/ATM systems used by ANSPs. It covers the fundamental roles of Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Data Processing systems essential for the effective provision of Air Navigation services.

Learners will understand how these systems integrate to support safe, efficient, and reliable air traffic management operations.

CNSATM-DPS: Data processing system in ATM.

This course provides a basic foundation of knowledge and understanding of the principles used in ATM data processing (flight data processing [FDP], surveillance data processing [SDP] and added value functions) and an overview of their use in ATM operations.

The data processing domain addresses all systems which process flight data and environment data in support of integrated ATM operations. The domain is therefore one of the enablers for the achievement of integration and interoperability between systems. It also contributes to the strategic objectives of uniformity and capacity.

Pilots and Controllers need to receive a general training about CNS/ATM domains as an essential part of their whole training process to obtain the corresponding license.

For this purpose, the pilots and controllers training itinerary in CNS/ATM is composed of two courses:

COURSE 1: ‘CNSATM.INITIAL’

The CNSATM.INITIAL course is structured around the following modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to ATM (Air Traffic Management).
• Module 2: Familiarization with ATC (Air Traffic Control).
• Module 3: Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).
• Module 4: Meteorology.
• Module 5: CNS services.
• Module 6: Communications (C).
• Module 7: Navigation (N).
• Module 8: Surveillance (S).
• Module 9: Data processing (DP).
• Module 10: Monitoring and control of CNS/ATM system.
• Module 11: Maintenance procedures.
• Module 12: Energy and air conditioning.

COURSE 2: CNSATM-GEN: Air Navigation CNS/ATM systems.

This course provides a high level overview of all CNS/ATM systems used by the Air navigation Service providers (ANSPs). The course describes and explains the main role of communications, navigation, surveillance and data processing systems used for the provision of Air Navigation services.

Aeronautical telecommunications are a core enabler for Air Traffic Management.

Today, traditional voice communications are no longer sufficient to support modern operations. The introduction – in addition to voice – of a variety of data transfer systems for new and existing mobile and fixed communications systems, makes this a rapidly developing sector of the industry.

The courses offered provide a detailed understanding of current, short-term and future communications networks and applications, and also cover the planned migration steps as part of the ICAO strategies.

GAELICAM has developed the following communications courses:

C-VOICE: ATS Voice over IP.

This course provides a detailed view of aeronautical voice telephony and radio networks, largely focusing on the transition of current systems to the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) based on EUROCAE WG67 standards.

It looks in detail at VoIP principles and its future use in aeronautical communications, including crucial migration issues for integrating VoIP into the ATM network architecture.

Find here the link to the C-VOICE brochure

C-DATALINK: ATC and AOC Datalink services.

This course gives an overview on DATALINK understanding which are the main components of a Datalink system, which technologies support Datalink and what Datalink services are currently available and how they work.

The course explains the different technologies used to provide Datalink (FANS and ATN), addressing the differences between both technologies.

Find here the link to the C-DATALINK brochure

C-AMHS: ATS Message handling System.

This course covers AMHS messaging techniques and their applications in ATM. It provides a detailed explanation of how to migrate from the current AFTN/CIDIN to the new AMHS systems, and the latters’ new capabilities from both technical and operational perspectives.

It also addresses related strategic developments in different ICAO Regions.

Find here the link to the C-AMHS brochure

C-DATA: Air Navigation Data Communications.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the data communication applications, technology and infrastructure used in ATM. The ATC IP Network Services are covered in detail, including Surveillance, OLDI/FMTP, Messaging, and others.

Related ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan issues are analysed, together with strategic developments.

Find here the link to the C-DATA brochure

C-AFTN: the AFTN network.

This course covers AFTN messaging techniques and their applications in ATM. It provides a detailed explanation of how to implement AFTN-based services from both technical and operational perspectives.

It also addresses related strategic developments in different ICAO Regions.

C-TRANSMISSION: Transmission Means (Microwaves, Optical Fiber rings).

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the transmission means that support communications relating to safety as the Aeronautical Fixed Services (AFS) and Aeronautical Mobile Services (AMS) defined by ICAO.

Regarding ISO model, these systems provides the physical layer for all Air Navigation communications covering such things as pulse amplitudes, line coding, transmission rates, modulation, electromagnetic spectrum, frequency bands, connectors, and anything else needed to transfer digits satisfactorily.

C-RECORDER.

This course covers different techniques to perform the ICAO Legal Recording in telephony and radio services for both legacy analogue voice and digital VoIP.