diff --git a/docs/controller-skills/cpdlc.md b/docs/controller-skills/cpdlc.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a5af893fd --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/controller-skills/cpdlc.md @@ -0,0 +1,160 @@ +--- +title: CPDLC +--- + +--8<-- "includes/abbreviations.md" + +In the real world, CPDLC operations are generally used by aircraft within airspaces in Class A airspace above `F245`. + +CPDLC Functionality may also be used by pilots to request a PDC. +PDC's utilising vatACARS are initiated by the pilot however the standalone VATSYS functionality can be used in lieu of vatACARS without a pilot initated request. + +!!! Note + **CPDLC in it's enroute capacity should only be used by Enroute (C1) controllers or above.** + + PDC's may be issued using the vatACARS Client by any controller. + +## Setup + +The vatACARS client can be downloaded by clicking [here](https://vatacars.com/). + +The vatACARS client requires controllers to have a [Hoppies ACARS](https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html) account and logon code, plus a [vatACARS Token](https://vatacars.com/me). + +If the client is installed correctly there will be an *ACARS* drop-down box available. + +
+![vatACARS Dropdown](../controller-skills/img/vatacarsbar.png){ width="700" } +
+ +## Pre Departure Clearance + +To utilise vatACARS for issuing PDC's, the controller must be logged into a VATPAC TCU, ADC, SMC or ACD position. + +After logging onto the network the controller should open the *Setup* window, fill in the relevent details and click *Save & Connect* + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarslogon.png){ width="700" } +
+ +**Station Code:** Must be the identifier of the airport which is being controlled. +**vatACARS Token:** Must be your unique vatACARS Token, found [Here](https://vatacars.com/me). +**Logon Code:** Must be your [Hoppies ACARS](https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html) Code. + +Controllers **MUST** note in their controller remarks section that PDC's are available in the format below. + +
+![vatACARS Continfo](../controller-skills/img/vatacarscontinfo2.png){ width="700" } +
+ +Once connected and with CPDLC enabled, pilots will connect to the vatACARS plugin via their aircraft's CPDLC system. The controller will normally recieve a *'Request PDC'* message through vatACARS. +The controller should left click their callsign to issue the PDC. A self explanitory window will appear, fill in the relevent data and send this back to the aicraft. +Once the aircraft has recieved their PDC, the pilot will usually respond with *'Roger'* or similar to show they have recieved the clearance. + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarspdc.png){ width="700" } +
+ +!!! Note + If providing a Top-Down service as an enroute position, the pilots will be required to connect to the your Enroute Station Code. Eg: YISA, etc + +## Enroute + +To utilise CPDLC the controller must be logged into a VATPAC Enroute or Oceanic Position. + +**CPDLC (Expect for PDC's) must not be used below `F245`.** + +After logging onto the network the controller should open the *Setup* window, fill in the relevent details and click *Save & Connect* + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarslogon.png){ width="700" } +
+ +**Station Code:** Must be the identifier of the airport which is being controlled. +**vatACARS Token:** Must be your unique vatACARS Token, found [Here](https://vatacars.com/me). +**Logon Code:** Must be your [Hoppies ACARS](https://www.hoppie.nl/acars/system/register.html) Code. + +Controllers **MUST** note in their controller remarks section that CPDLC is available in the format below. + +
+![vatACARS Continfo](../controller-skills/img/vatacarscontinfo.png){ width="700" } +
+ +Some major Enroute positions do not use CPDLC as a primary means of communication, however controllers may use CPDLC in lieu of voice when applicable. + +### Station Codes + +| Position | Station Code | Primary Communication Method | +| --- | ---- | ----- | +| ARL | YARL | Voice | +| HWE | YHWE | **CPDLC** | +| INL | YINL | Voice | +| ISA | YISA | **CPDLC** | +| KEN | YKEN | Voice | +| TRT | YTRT | **CPDLC** | +| ASP | YASP | **CPDLC** | +| BIK | YBIK | Voice | +| ELW | YELW | Voice | +| HUO | YHUO | Voice | +| OLW | YOLW | **CPDLC** | +| PIY | YPIY | Voice | +| TBD | YTBD | Voice | +| YWE | YYWE | Voice | +| TSN | YTSN | **CPDLC** | +| FLD | YFLD | **CPDLC** | +| IND | YIND | **CPDLC** | +| NFFF | NFFF | **CPDLC** | +| NZZO | NZZO | **CPDLC** | +| KZAK | KZAK | **CPDLC** | + +!!! Note + If a non-standard subsector is online, the Station Code will be required to change to match the controlled subsector. + +### Accepting an Aircraft + +Once connected and with CPDLC enabled, pilots will connect to the vatACARS plugin via their aircraft's CPDLC system. The controller will normally recieve a *'Logon Request'* message through vatACARS. +The controller should left click their callsign to respond to this initial message and respond with a *'Accept Logon'* to show the pilot that they have successfully connected. + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarsdispatch.png){ width="700" } +
+ +This aircraft will now be automatically added to your Dispatch window to allow a controller ulilise their CPDLC. + +### Message Editor + +When either a pilot sends a request or ATC requires to send a message to the pilot, left clicking the callsign in the dispatch window will open the message editor. +This is used to select from a group of pre-coded messages to send back to the pilot. + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarseditor2.png){ width="700" } +
+ +If the response to the pilot is not shown in this initial dispatch window, the controller should click the *Edit* button, this will bring the controller to a broarder range of messages to send to the pilot. + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarseditor1.png){ width="700" } +
+ +Left clicking the number next to the text box will change the line of text forward up to 5 different lines, Right clicking the number will go to the previous line. + +### Handing over Aircraft + +#### ENR/OCN + +When transferring between Enroute or Oceanic sectors, ATC will right click on the aircraft which will bring up a handover window. The controller should select the next ATC unit the aircraft is going, this will transfer the aircraft through CPDLC to the next ATC unit. + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarshandoff.png){ width="700" } +
+ +#### ENR/TCU + +Standard Voice frequency transfers must be used for aircraft below `F245` and between ENR to TCU Positions. + +### Terminating CPDLC + +If CPDLC is no longer available or required, ATC will right click on the aircraft which will bring up a logoff window. By clicking *'LOGOFF'* the aircraft will be sent a Logoff message. + +
+![vatACARS Setup](../controller-skills/img/vatacarshandoff.png){ width="700" } +
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diff --git a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/HWE.md b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/HWE.md index 46dcbd611..b846bc9bb 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/HWE.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/HWE.md @@ -9,6 +9,14 @@ | ---- | -------- | --------- | -------- | | Howe | Brisbane Centre | 124.950 | BN-HWE_CTR | +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for HWE is [CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md). + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YHWE`. + +Voice may be used in lieu when applicable. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/INL.md b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/INL.md index b43dc6995..90f66ef3f 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/INL.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/INL.md @@ -17,6 +17,18 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for INL is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YINL`. + +!!! tip + Even though INL's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/ISA.md b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/ISA.md index df1bc2483..c35fd0559 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/ISA.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/ISA.md @@ -16,6 +16,14 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies){target=new} +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for ISA is [CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md). + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YISA`. + +Voice may be used in lieu when applicable. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/KEN.md b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/KEN.md index 6ca3eccd1..a42cf3a2a 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/KEN.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/KEN.md @@ -15,6 +15,17 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for KEN is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YKEN`. + +!!! tip + Even though KEN's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/TRT.md b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/TRT.md index cf0a491ad..079940f13 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/TRT.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Brisbane Centre/TRT.md @@ -12,6 +12,14 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for ISA is [CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md). + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YISA`. + +Voice may be used in lieu when applicable. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ASP.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ASP.md index 7a7a08e99..140d5bdf1 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ASP.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ASP.md @@ -17,6 +17,14 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies){target=new} +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for ASP is [CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md). + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YASP`. + +Voice may be used in lieu when applicable. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/BIK.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/BIK.md index b8b706bd9..0ea2dbd7e 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/BIK.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/BIK.md @@ -13,6 +13,17 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for BIK is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YBIK`. + +!!! tip + Even though BIK's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ELW.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ELW.md index cecf36851..f283a59ca 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ELW.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/ELW.md @@ -13,6 +13,17 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for ELW is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YELW`. + +!!! tip + Even though ELW's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/HUO.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/HUO.md index 5421ceb42..3593fc9fc 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/HUO.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/HUO.md @@ -9,6 +9,17 @@ | ---- | -------- | --------- | -------- | | Huon | Melbourne Centre | 122.600 | ML-HUO_CTR | +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for HUO is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YHUO`. + +!!! tip + Even though HUO's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/OLW.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/OLW.md index a109364c2..c7584c188 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/OLW.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/OLW.md @@ -16,6 +16,15 @@ | Menzies† | Melbourne Centre | 134.300 | ML-MZI_CTR | † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) + +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for OLW is [CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md). + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YOLW`. + +Voice may be used in lieu when applicable. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/PIY.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/PIY.md index 798bd2461..4ec5225df 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/PIY.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/PIY.md @@ -16,6 +16,18 @@ | Geraldton† | Melbourne Centre | 134.200 | ML-GEL_CTR | † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) + +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for ELW is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YPIY`. + +!!! tip + Even though PIY's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + ## Airspace
![Pingelly Airspace](../assets/piy.png){ width="700" } diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/TBD.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/TBD.md index 3d3abcb8b..3ef779dbe 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/TBD.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/TBD.md @@ -12,6 +12,17 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for TBD is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YTBD`. + +!!! tip + Even though TBD's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + ## Airspace
diff --git a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/YWE.md b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/YWE.md index 15d0ea0ce..2867b0633 100644 --- a/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/YWE.md +++ b/docs/enroute/Melbourne Centre/YWE.md @@ -16,6 +16,17 @@ † *Non-standard positions* may only be used in accordance with [VATPAC Air Traffic Services Policy](https://vatpac.org/publications/policies) +### CPDLC + +The Primary Communication Method for YWE is Voice. + +[CPDLC](../../controller-skills/cpdlc.md) may be used in lieu when applicable. + +The CPDLC Station Code is `YYWE`. + +!!! tip + Even though YWE's Primary Communication Method is Voice, CPDLC may be used for Overfliers. + ## Airspace