Distance Measuring Equipment 415/435
DME provides pilots with distance information
between the aircraft and the ground station, and
is used in all phases of flight. Signals transmitted
between an aircraft and a DME ground beacon
enable the aircraft to accurately determine its
distance from the beacon. DME is used at an
airport or en route, and is one of the primary
navigation aids in an airways system.
Supervision
Monitoring and Control System (MCS)
To reduce service costs, the new
Monitoring and Control System (MCS)
not only allows easy remote monitoring
but also maintenance of all connected
navigation systems: