DO-224C – Design Guidelines for CNS/ATM Systems Fundamentals Training by Tonex
The DO-224C – Design Guidelines for CNS/ATM Systems Fundamentals Training by Tonex provides a comprehensive foundation in the design principles of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) and Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems. This course explores technical frameworks, interoperability requirements, safety implications, and integration challenges of advanced aerospace systems aligned with RTCA DO-224C. It also emphasizes the cybersecurity implications associated with modern CNS/ATM environments, including threat vectors targeting avionics and network vulnerabilities in air-ground communications. As aerospace systems continue to digitize and interconnect, securing these infrastructures becomes paramount, making this course vital for professionals aiming to ensure system integrity and resilience.
Audience:
- Aerospace Engineers
- Air Traffic Management Professionals
- Systems Integration Specialists
- Avionics Design Engineers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Regulatory and Compliance Officers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of DO-224C guidance
- Analyze CNS/ATM system architecture and integration
- Identify interoperability and system safety requirements
- Explore communication and navigation design constraints
- Evaluate cybersecurity risks in CNS/ATM systems
- Align CNS/ATM system development with regulatory standards
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to DO-224C
- Overview of RTCA and regulatory role
- Historical evolution of CNS/ATM guidance
- Purpose and scope of DO-224C
- CNS/ATM vs. traditional aviation systems
- Importance of system standardization
- DO-224C and global aviation initiatives
Module 2: CNS/ATM System Architecture
- CNS/ATM component breakdown
- Ground-air communication interfaces
- Navigation and surveillance integration
- System functional decomposition
- Interoperability between subsystems
- Operational performance considerations
Module 3: Communication Design Principles
- Air-to-ground datalink protocols
- Voice communication standards
- Frequency management and allocation
- Satellite vs. terrestrial networks
- Delay and latency requirements
- Secure data transmission techniques
Module 4: Navigation and Surveillance
- GNSS fundamentals in aviation
- Augmentation system types
- Surveillance radar integration
- ADS-B and cooperative surveillance
- Position accuracy and integrity
- Navigation failure modes and detection
Module 5: Safety and Cybersecurity Aspects
- System safety assessment processes
- Fault tolerance and redundancy design
- Cyber threat landscape for CNS/ATM
- Securing avionics communication channels
- Regulatory compliance (e.g., DO-326A)
- Security risk mitigation strategies
Module 6: Implementation and Compliance
- CNS/ATM project planning guidelines
- Verification and validation approaches
- Documentation and traceability techniques
- International harmonization strategies
- Change and configuration management
- Certification and audit readiness
Enroll now in the DO-224C – Design Guidelines for CNS/ATM Systems Fundamentals Training by Tonex to gain expert insights into modern air traffic system design and cybersecurity. Elevate your expertise and contribute to building safer, more resilient aerospace infrastructures.