Application of Digital Automatic Terminal Information Services (D-ATIS) in Aviation
Authors
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
This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
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