What is GNSS approach?

Non-precision GNSS approaches are those that rely upon satellite navigation to provide the required accuracy for approaches without vertical guidance. In effect there are 2 types of approaches defined by ICAO’s PBN Concept that conform to this.

What is the difference between GNSS and RNAV?

▷ RNAV is a system that enables navigation between any two points without the need to overfly ground-based stations. GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is a broad term for satellite-based RNAV systems. GPS is the GNSS operated by the USA. Other examples are GLONASS by Russia and Galileo by the EU.

Is GNSS always required to meet RNAV specification?

Unless the RNAV route, DP, or STAR specifically requires GPS or GNSS equipage, aircraft on the RNAV route, DP, or STAR must be within ATC radar surveillance and communication.

What is GNSS in aviation?

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) form a key technology in the communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) infrastructure. GNSS can support navigation applications in all phases of flight as well as surveillance applications such as ADS-B.

What is B RNAV?

Basic Area Navigation (B-RNAV). B-RNAV is defined as RNAV that meets a track keeping accuracy equal to or better than +/-5 NM for 95 percent of the flight time. This value includes signal source error, airborne receiver error, display system error, and flight technical error.

What is a TLS approach?

A transponder landing system (TLS) is an all-weather, precision landing system that uses existing airborne transponder and instrument landing system (ILS) equipment to create a precision approach at a location where an ILS would normally not be available.

Which is more accurate GNSS or GPS?

The Difference Between GLONASS and GPS GNSS GLONASS position accuracy is 5-10m while GPS is 3.5-7.8m. Therefore, GPS outweighs GLONASS in accuracy as lower error numbers are better. As far as frequencies go, GLONASS operates at 1.602 GHz and GPS at 1.57542 GHz (L1 signal).

Is there an AC manual for the A340-200?

General The A340-200/-300 AIRPLANE CHARACTERISTICS (AC) manual is issued for the A340-200, A340-300 basic versions to provide the necessary data needed by airport operators and airlines for the planning of airport facilities. This document conforms to NAS 3601.

What is the difference between A330 & A340 RNP systems?

A330 & A340 RNP APPROACHES RNP GENERAL RNP GENERAL RAIM – Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring: RAIM availability prediction on PREDICTIVE GPS page on MCDU RNP GENERAL RNAV and RNP systems are fundamentally similar. The key difference between them is the requirement for onboard performance monitoring and alerting.

Are the Airbus aircraft installations GNSS compliant?

The Airbus aircraft installations are compliant with applicable regulations and recommended practices on aeronautical usage of GNSS for Communication, Navigation and Surveillance applications. Performance (accuracy, integrity, availability and continuity) of the aircraft positioning highly relies on the external GNSS signals.

What are the characteristics of the Airbus A340-300?

The following table provides characteristics of A340-300 Models, these data are common to each Weight Variant: Aircraft Characteristics Standard Seating Capacity 335 140 640 l Usable Fuel Capacity (37 153 US gal) (density = 0.785 kg/l) 110 402 kg (243 395 lb) Pressurized Fuselage Volume (A/C non equipped) 1 056 m3