Air Traffic Control
TeachersIMAI, Michio
Grade, SemesterYear 1 2nd semest [Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering]
CategoryBasic Major Subjects
Elective, CreditsElective Requisites 2credit
 Syllabus Number2E203

Course Description

Students will learn about areas where air traffic control is carried out. Also, students will learn about the tasks and the utilization. Mainly, this course is a lecture style, but practical training may be held as needed. Please study knowledge and technique related to DP2.
This course is taught by teachers with practical experience. The instructor is involved in the helicopter operation in a company, and in class, discussions are held on topics such as actual examples and actual experiences in the company and issues on the site.

Course Objectives

Students will study about air traffic control systems currently in operation. Understand how aeronautical safety is secured by those systems. Also, please study the English vocabularies related to air traffic control and various rules.

Grading Policy

This course is evaluated by the result of the exam (80%) and quizzes (20%).
The answer of each quiz will be explained.

Textbook and Reference

KindTitleAuthorPublisher
TextbookIntroduction to Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control AssociationAir Traffic Control Association, ISBN 978-4-906211-10-4
ReferencesAIM-jJAPALatest issue of JAPA, ISBN 978-4-931160-02-6
ReferencesDVD on air traffic control

Requirements(Assignments)

Look up the meanings of assigned air traffic control vocabularies in notebooks, as preparation for next class.(1 hour)
Assignments to review will be given in each class. Accomplish them before next class.(2 hours)

Note

Test the comprehension with quizzes.

Schedule

1Learn the history of air traffic control.
2Learn vocabularies used in air traffic control service.
3Learn the definition of vocabularies used in air traffic control service.
4Overview of traffic control – Learn series of air traffic control service.
5Overview of traffic control – Learn authorities providing air traffic control service.
6Learn about airspace of Japan.
7Learn about airspace of Japan and restricted airspace.
8Learn about air traffic control equipment, aviation laws.
9Learn general procedures of air traffic control (separation of IFR)
10Learn general procedures of air traffic control (aerodrome)
11Learn the flow of air traffic control (VFR).
12Learn the flow of air traffic control (IFR)
13Learn about safety support devices.
14Emergency procedure, search and rescue, procedure malfunction of radio equipment.
15Summary (Kanto airspace and air traffic control) / Final exam.