METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BEACON CODE CHANGES IN AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

Methods and apparatus for enabling an air traffic control system to set a beacon code on a transponder of an aircraft without voice communication with the flight crew. In one embodiment, an air traffic control system receives a flight plan from an aircraft, relays clearance of the flight plan to the aircraft, sets a beacon code on a transponder on the aircraft without voice communication, receives an acknowledgement of the beacon code setting from the aircraft, sends an acknowledgement to the aircraft, sets a new beacon code on the transponder without voice communication and receives a new acknowledgement of the new beacon code from the aircraft.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving a flight plan from an aircraft; relaying, using a computer processor, clearance of the flight plan to the aircraft; setting a beacon code on a transponder on the aircraft without voice communication; receiving an acknowledgement of the beacon code setting from the aircraft; sending an acknowledgement to the aircraft; setting a new beacon code on the transponder without voice communication; and receiving a new acknowledgement of the new beacon code from the aircraft.