Computer technology is changing the way aircraft deconflict all over the world.
I. There many new and innovative technologies that are being utilized today to keep our skies safe, one of them isController-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)
A. "Controller-Pilot Data-Link Communications (CPDLC) is an air/grounddata-link application operated at the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre"(EUROCONTROL, 2015, n.p.).
1. Benefits of CPDLC are reduced voice-channel congestion, less chance of being misunderstood, less fatigue(EUROCONTROL, 2015, n.p.).
2. Voice communications, CPDLC offers a second, independent communication channel to controllers and pilots, reducing the strain on busy sector frequencies(EUROCONTROL, 2015, n.p.).
B. There are many messages that are exchanged by data link with the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (EUROCONTROL, 2015, n.p.).
C. The Datalink Control and Display Unit (DCDU) is an interface for the CPDLC.
II. CPDLCwill create asafer environment to direct aircraft but there may be some negative effects.
A. Crews may become too reliant on the text or chat system.
1. Crew may not be used to radio calls if the system breaks.
2. Crews should revert to voice when if there any ambiguous or unclear message(Sky Brary, 2014, March 14).
3. "Voice and data link shall co-exist as a means of ATS communication. Implementation of CPDLC is intended as a supplementary means of communication to the use of voice communication" (Sky Brary, 2014, March 14).
B. State/local definitions and/or guidelines of legal insanity.
III. After much research on the CPDLC I believe there more pros than cons to this newer technology.
A. It will continue to improve aviation airspace deconfliction
B. The airlines will be able to operate more efficient with less aircraft mishaps