(ATS Interfacility Data Communications) NS-PLUS is a data-link standard used in air traffic control for the automated exchange of flight information between ATC units.
: Handing off control of an aircraft between sectors or adjacent Flight Information Regions (FIRs). aidc-ns-plus-2010-link
: More efficient transitions allow for higher aircraft density in managed airspaces. improving safety and efficiency through:
: Systems typically utilize the Flight Information Exchange Model (FIXM) to define data elements, ensuring that messages like "Boundary Crossing" or "Departure" are interpreted identically by different systems. aidc-ns-plus-2010-link
: These links are designed to work within the ATN/IPS (Internet Protocol Suite) framework, allowing legacy systems to communicate with newer IP-based infrastructures.
The primary goal is to reduce verbal coordination between air traffic controllers, improving safety and efficiency through: