RTCA DO-288 2003 Edition, October 28, 2003
Next Generation Air/Ground Communication System (NEXCOM) Implementation
Considerations: Factors and Issues to be Considered in Planning for the
Transition to Air/Ground, ICAO, VDL Mode 3 Based Intregrated Voice Data
Communications in the U.S. National Airspace System
Description / Abstract:
The document describes the current situation as well as goals and objectives for transition from analog Air/Ground (A/G) telecommunications to A/G Very High Frequency (VHF) Digital Link Mode 3 (VDL Mode 3) based integrated voice and data communications. It includes a transition strategy from analog voice to VDL Mode 3 digital voice and Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) based data communications via VHF Digital Link Mode 2 and VDL Mode 3.