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Guidance Material

Link 2000+
Guidance material is being developed to assist ANSPs in meeting the requirements of the Implementing Rule.

This Guidance Material identifies that Ground Implementers (ANSPs) will need to:
  • upgrade Data Processing Systems to enable data link communications and to integrate data link services into controller working positions,
  • upgrade Flight Data Processing System(s) to be compliant with additional requirements directly related to data link services, such as flight plan evolution (including 24-bit ICAO address in field 18), Coordination and Transfer Implementing rule (e.g. new OLDI messages NAN and LOF),
  • document applicable procedures,
  • organise the staffing and train staff in charge of operations, installation and maintenance of systems,
  • establish and monitor service level agreements (incl. Quality of Service requirements) with providers of communication services, as appropriate,
  • update Letters of Agreement between adjacent units to reflect the support of data link services,
  • implement time-stamping and recording of uplink and downlink ATS data link messages on the ground side in accordance with technical specifications defined in EUROCAE ED 111 Functional specifications for CNS/ATM ground recording,
  • verify that their systems supporting data link services comply with the applicable regulatory provisions of the interoperability regulation and of the DLS IR,
  • issue an EC declaration of verification and a technical file containing evidences of compliance with applicable regulatory provisions,
  • obtain safety acceptance of data link systems; when this has been granted by the national authority, the ANSP notifies the provision of ATS supported by data link services to airspace users. The notification should be published in accordance with existing procedures in Aeronautical Information documents (AIC, AIP),
  • coordinate with the CFMU the necessary changes to the environment database in order to enable IFPS to output warning messages for non-equipped aircraft in the concerned airspace.
For more details of these activities the full document can be accessed below.

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LINK 2000+ Guidance to Ground Implementers

This document covers technical aspects of the implementation and use of a number of data link services, derived from the Context Management (CM) and Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) applications, under the LINK2000+ programme.

Information is compiled from different locations to assist Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in implementing LINK2000+ Services (DLIC, ACM, ACL and AMC) by providing guidance on the necessary steps to be followed and by sharing the lessons learned during the Pioneer Phase of the Programme.

Acrobat LINK 2000+ Guidance to Ground Implementers  -  900 K
 
  Last validation: 24/06/2009