data link communication

Data link communication allows _______ to be displayed both to pilots and air traffic controllers in text form.

messages, requests, and ATC clearances

Data link communication infrastructure includes:

VHF data links, satellite communications

VHF data links are used for aircraft operations, as well as communicating limited flight information and some air traffic services, such as pre-departure clearances, ATIS information, _______.

altimeter information, and runway assignments

Graphical weather service provides weather graphics information derived from ________, which then displayed on a cockpit control and display unit.

ground-based weather radar

Satellite communication (or SATCOM) is used for communications ______, such as Gander ACC, and in _______.

in the oceanic environment, remote and northern parts of Canada

SATCOM behaves similarly to ______. A direct link is established between the controller and aircraft.

a telephone

SATCOM transmits signals from Earth to the geostationary satellite that _______ back down to Earth.

receives, amplies, and relays

SATCOM is a powerful form of voice communications that can cover __________ than most other radio technologies.

far more distance and a much wider area

What allows messages, requests, and ATC clearances to be

displayed both to pilots and air traffic controllers in text form?

Data link communications

Hotlines directly connect two specific ______.

ATS units or sectors

There are three manual signalling steps when using an interphone. Are these steps in the correct order?

1. Key in a three-digit code to connect to the appropriate unit or sector.

2. Identify yourself and state your reason for calling.

3. Ensure that the line is not being used by asking LINE CLEAR?

No

The two modes of data link communications are SATCOM and _____.

VHF data link