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Area Navigation Applications in Europe (RNAV) Training Course

The successful introduction of Basic Area Navigation (B-RNAV) in 1998 has provided enhanced capacity and flexibility in the ECAC en-route environment. Precision Area Navigation (P-RNAV) is being progressively introduced into European terminal airspace.

These applications are in-line with the new ICAO global plan of Performance Based Navigation (PBN). So, what is area navigation and what are RNAV and RNP specifications? How does the infrastructure link to the navigation applications? How does PBN affect operators and Service Providers?

This course clarifies these terms and identifies the specific navigation applications planned for ECAC. It highlights the limitations of conventional navigation and considers the medium and long-term future of terrestrial navigation aids.

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ATC Training Support for TMA RNAV - Electronic Training Package

AREA NAVIGATION IN EUROPEAN TERMINAL CONTROL AREAS (TMAs) has been developed by EUROCONTROL as generic training support material to enable controllers to understand the implementation and use of area navigation (RNAV) in the departure and arrival phases of flight. This package will be supplemented by local ATC training, which will highlight specific local implementation factors and issues. However, the content of this package will provide all stakeholders with a good understanding of P-RNAV and its use in Terminal airspace.

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Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Training Course

Methods of aircraft navigation have advanced dramatically over recent years. The ICAO Performance Based Navigation (PBN) concept has superseded the RNP concept. What are the changes between the PBN and RNP concepts? Why have we changed? How will PBN affect European strategic plans?

During 2007 and 2008, ICAO delivered regional briefings on the PBN concept. EUROCONTROL together with the FAA helped develop and deliver this regional training and now the EUROCONTROL Institute of Air Navigation Services is providing a modified delivery of this course more directly aimed at ECAC to enhance PBN awareness.

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Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Electronic Training Awareness Package

This web-based training module, designed for Airspace Planners, Procedure Design staff, Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff, Aircraft Operators (AOs) and other Aviation Personnel, is an overview of Performance Based Navigation (PBN).

The module supports the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 'Performance Based Navigation Manual' (ICAO Doc 9613 Edition 3), which replaces the previous version of 9613 entitled 'Manual on Required Navigation Performance (RNP).

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GNSS Course

Will GNSS ever become the ‘sole means’ navigation service? What does this mean? Can the current satellite systems be improved and what are the enhancements required to make the system acceptable for civil aviation use? What is the aviation view on satellite navigation?

This course is designed to give a clear explanation of satellite constellations used for navigation, signal structures, system errors and a full explanation of the different types of augmentation that can be applied. The course will look at the current limitations of satellite systems and reviews the GNSS vulnerabilities. The course will also include discussion of future planned improvements to GPS and GLONASS and will review the progress of GALILEO.

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SBAS and GBAS Data Evaluation using PEGASUS

The PEGASUS tool has been developed by EUROCONTROL for data evaluation in support of stakeholder activities to validate the performance of SBAS and GBAS systems. To learn how to use this extensive toolset, a training course and Tutorial material have been produced. The training course is held on demand with an Agenda adapted to the participants needs and the tutorial introduces the typical tasks, such as static and flight data evaluation, report generation and error simulation. Please refer to the PEGASUS page  for more information. The LATO OneSky team allows access to the tool, the tutorial and sample data sets.

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