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Application of Digital Automatic Terminal Information Services (D-ATIS) in Aviation

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Peter Bukelani Musiiwa

Electronic Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe, Ganges Road, Belvedere, Harare (ZW)

Tawanda Michael Mukwewa

Electronic Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe, Ganges Road, Belvedere, Harare (ZW)

Munyaradzi Rushambwa

Electronic Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe, Ganges Road, Belvedere, Harare (ZW)

Arnold Kasinamubare

Electronic Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe, Ganges Road, Belvedere, Harare (ZW)

Garikayi Sinati

Electronic Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe, Ganges Road, Belvedere, Harare (ZW)

Article Information

DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.1407000011

Subject Category: viation

Volume/Issue: 14/7 | Page No: 83-86

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2025-07-31

Published: 2025-07-31

Abstract

Abstract—The D-ATIS system is a crucial communication tool providing pilots with continuous and accurate aeronautical information, such as weather updates, runway details, and other essential notices. This initiative seeks to reduce the workload of air traffic controllers by automating information dissemination and ensuring timely updates of critical data. The system design encompasses several components: The Weather Data Acquisition, the Information Processing Unit, the Voice Synthesis Module, and the Broadcasting Equipment. The implementation plan involves a step-by-step approach which is to conduct an assessment to determine the specific requirements of the airport and its stakeholders, procuring the necessary equipment, ensuring compliance with international aviation standards, installing and integrating the system components with the existing airport communication infrastructure and performing a comprehensive testing and calibration to ensure accurate functionality. This proposal outlines a reliable and effective solution that meets the needs of modern aviation, ensuring continuous, accurate, and timely information dissemination to pilots. Furthermore, the paper proposes a cheaper and easier-to-maintain technology as compared to the systems already on the market.

Keywords

Digital Automatic Terminal Information System, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Broadcasting Equipment

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