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COMMS 2 (Mod 1 - Finals) Flashcards

1
Q

a major corporation that develops and runs technologies and services to assure the aviation and travel sectors’ efficiency, operation, and performance.

A

Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC)

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When was ARINC founded and how many airlines founded it

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  • 1929
  • 4 major airlines
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3
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Who can be shareholders on ARINC

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  • Aviation firms
  • Airlines
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4
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Who obtained ARINC and when was it sold

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  • The Carlyle Group
  • October 2007
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5
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When was Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting Systems (ACARS) invented and who invented it

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  • 1970s
  • ARINC and AMERICAN AIRLNES
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6
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ARINC uses what frequency

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VHF

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7
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Where is ARINC installed

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Computer data network

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8
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a digital datalink system that uses radio or satellite to send brief, relatively basic communications

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Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS)

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9
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is a global data network that connects people across the world

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AviNet Global Data Network (previously known as ARINC Data Network Service)

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10
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Passengers are validated at security checkpoints using

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VeriPax - Passenger Reconciliation System (PRS)

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11
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provides passengers and staff with the in-flight connection.

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In-flight Broadband

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12
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must be provisioned for SBD operation with Iridium.

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Transceiver

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13
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Two primary goals of ARINC

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  • Aviation and tourism sector communications and information processing services.
  • For government and industry, system engineering, development, and integration.
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14
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Using our voice services, aircrews and ground operations can readily communicate

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Domestic Voice Service

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15
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ARINC operates 7 Long Distance Operational Control (LDOC) facilities

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International Voice Service

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16
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is the central database or repository for all operative systems which provides all flight-related data accurately and efficiently in a real-time environment.

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Airport Operational Database

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17
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gives you full visibility of all your airport resources in real time – across one dashboard

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Airplan

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18
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allows the Airport Security Staff to verify the Checked-in and Boarded Passengers who are entering the aircraft.

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Passenger Reconciliation System

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19
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allows the Airport Security Staff to verify the Checked-in and Boarded Passengers who are entering the aircraft.

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Passenger Reconciliation System

20
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is the user interface screen on the handheld device (HHD) that will be used for doing reconciliation of passenger at ladder point this application will allow only authentic PAX on the flight by scanning the boarding passes.

A

The Pax Reconciliation System App

21
Q

Allows non FANS equipped aircraft to send position reports CNS/ATM Functions with non FANS aircrafts - CFRS − Allows non-FANS-equipped aircraft to send position reports in a manner similar to CADS

A

Centralized Flight Management Computer Waypoint Reporting System (CFRS)

22
Q

combination of United States Air Force (USAF) ground facilities and equipment, both fixed and tactical, with associated avionics, personnel, and procedures that provide air traffic control to U S A F/Department of Defense worldwide flying missions.

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Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS)

23
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based on a global network of satellites that transmit radio signals from medium earth orbit.

A

Satellite Navigation (SATNAV)

24
Q

In many FIRs in the AFI Region, both fixed and mobile aviation communication systems have either not been implemented or operate well below the required reliability

A

In-flight Broadband

25
Q

This has an impact on the proper provision of Air Traffic Services, especially with regard to

A

Flight Information Service (FIS).

26
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software platform that is fully-scalable, open architecture that seamlessly integrates legacy and new technology within your operational environment—maximizing efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

A

Advanced Information Management (AIM)

27
Q

two regional headquarters of ARINC

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  • London
  • Singapore
28
Q

When was ARINC 629 introduced

A

May 1995

29
Q

ARINC 629 is currently being used by what aircrafts

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  • B777
  • A330
  • A340
30
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The ARINC 629 bus operates as a

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multiple-source, multiple sink (a.k.a true data bus)

31
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ARINC 629 can accommodate up to how many terminals

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128

32
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What is the data rate of ARINC 629

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2 Mbps

33
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What protocol is utilized by ARINC 629

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time- based, collision-avoidance concept

34
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How many bits is the data word format of ARINC 629

A

20 bit

35
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In the 20 bit data word format of ARINC 629, the first 3 bits are related to

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word time synchronization

36
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In the 20 bit data word format of ARINC 629, the next 16 bits are the

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data contents

37
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In the 20 bit data word format of ARINC 629, the final bit is the

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parity bit

38
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The ARINC 629 data bus cable consists of an

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unshielded twisted pair of wires

39
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What AWG is being used for ARINC 629 data bus cable

A

20

40
Q

ARINC 629 data bus cables can be up to how many meters

A

100

41
Q

attractive feature of ARINC 629

A

defined for a fiber optic interface

42
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ARINC 629 data transmitted in groups called

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messages

43
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How many word strings can be in a message

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31

44
Q

Word strings begin with a label followed by up to ____ data words

A

256

45
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Each label word and data word is how many bits

A

20 bits

1st sem (2nd YR) (24 decks)

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