--- title: "Appendix 2 a — Basic training — Streams — REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS CONCERNING PERSONNEL TRAINING AND COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT, ATM/ANS · Avioverse" description: "The subjects, topics and sub-topics are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form a part of it." url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atm-ans/requirements-for-service-providers-concerning/appendices-to-annex-xiii/appendix-2-2" --- # Appendix 2 a — Basic training — Streams REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS CONCERNING PERSONNEL TRAINING AND COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT · Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025 Appendix Appendix ## Appendix 2 a — Basic training — Streams The subjects, topics and sub-topics are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form a part of it. | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ----- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | - | | ATSEP.BAS.COM | COMMUNICATION | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_1 | GENERAL INTRODUCTION | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_1.1 | Introduction to Communications | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_1.1.1 | State the structure of the communication domain | | 1 | | Voice communication, data communication | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_1.1.2 | State major substructures of the communication domain | | 1 | | Air-ground, ground-ground, air-air communications | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_1.1.3 | State ATS requirements for safe communications | | 1 | | Safety, reliability, availability, coverage, QoS, latency | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_1.1.4 | State the aeronautical communication services | | 1 | | Mobile, fixed | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2 | VOICE COMMUNICATION | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1 | Introduction to Voice Communications | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.1 | Describe system architecture | | 2 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.2 | Explain the purpose, principles and role of voice communication systems in ATS | | 2 | | e.g. audio bandwidth, dynamic range, fidelity, routing, switching, lineside/deskside, coverage, communication chain between controller and pilot | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.3 | Describe the way in which voice communication systems function | | 2 | | VoIP VCS, analogue/digital comparisons, distortion, harmonics | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.4 | State methods used to route and switch voice communications | | 1 | | e.g. multichannels, multi-users, party lines, VHF/UHF linkage, HF, SELCAL | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.5 | State how systems interface to produce an integrated service to ATS | | 1 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.6 | State radio spectrum and frequency allocation constraints and procedures | | 1 | | Spectrum, interference sources, commercial allocations, world radio conference, ITU, efficient utilisation of frequency bands, channel spacing | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.7 | State voice recording systems in use | | 1 | | e.g. digital recording equipment | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.8 | State ICAO and local legal requirements regarding recording and retention of voice communications | | 1 | | Regulatory requirements, incident recording and playback, recording equipment | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.1.9 | State the purpose of ATIS and VOLMET | | 1 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.2 | Air-Ground Communication | | | | | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.2.1 | State the functions and basic operation of routing and switching equipment in use in the ATS environment | | 1 | | Voice switching | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.2.2 | Describe the purpose and operation of the elements of a communication chain in use in the ATS environment | | 2 | | Functionality, emergency systems, transmission/reception, CWP, onboard equipment e.g. channel spacing, antenna switching, CLIMAX, voting systems | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.2.3 | State ways of achieving quality of service | | 1 | | e.g. importance of coverage and redundancy of equipment, overlapping coverage, backup system, functional redundancy vs element redundancy | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.2.4 | Recognise the elements of the CWP that are used for air-ground communication | | 1 | | Frequency selection, emergency, station selection, coupling, microphone, headset, loudspeaker, footswitch, Push-To-Talk | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.2.5 | List techniques and future developments which have, or may have an impact on ATS voice communications | | 1 | | e.g. CPDLC, VDL Mode 2 | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.3 | Ground-Ground Communication | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.3.1 | State the functions and the basic operations of routing and switching equipment in use in ATS environment | | 1 | | General architecture | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.3.2 | Describe how ground-ground systems interface to provide an integrated service to ATS environment | | 2 | | International/national links, ACC interoperability, voice and data integration | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.3.3 | Describe the functionality of the elements of a ground-ground communication system | | 2 | | Main and emergency systems, interfaces to telecom providers e.g. MFC and ATS-Qsig, switching, local PABX equipment | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.3.4 | Recognise the elements of the CWP used for ground-ground communication | | 1 | | Selection, emergency, loudspeaker, headset, microphone | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_2.3.5 | Describe developments in ground-ground technologies which may impact on ATS voice communication | | 2 | | TCP/IP, voice-over IP e.g. protocols future development | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3 | DATA COMMUNICATION | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.1 | Introduction to Data Communication | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.1.1 | Explain the purpose, principles and role of data communication systems in ATS | | 2 | | e.g. terminology, principles and theory of networks, layering (OSI or TCP/IP), data links, LAN, WAN | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.1.2 | Define the concept of data transmission | | 1 | | e.g. packet switching, protocols, multiplexing, demultiplexing, error detection and correction, routing, switching, hops, cost, bandwidth/speed | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.1.3 | Describe the function of various elements of the data systems in use in ATS environment | | 2 | | Switch, router, gateways, end systems, redundancy | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.1.4 | Define protocols in current use | | 1 | | e.g. TCP/IP, frame relay, asynchronous transfer mode | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.2 | Networks | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.2.1 | State ATS requirements for safe data communications | | 1 | | Reliability, availability | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.2.2 | Describe the different types of networks | | 2 | | LAN, WAN, ATN, national network for ATM e.g. satellite-dedicated networks, AFTN Priorities, rights | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.2.3 | State the functions of a network management system | | 1 | | e.g. SNMP | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.3 | Aviation Specific Networks, Applications and ATM/ANS Providers | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.3.1 | Name a range of air-ground aviation-related network concepts | | 1 | | ATN e.g. Subnetworks: ATN air-ground subnetwork, AMSS, VDL, HFDL Protocols: ACARS Communication service providers: ARINC, SITA | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.3.2 | Name a range of ground-ground aviation-related network concepts | | 1 | | ATN, PENS e.g. Physical networks: PENS, AFTN, RAPNET Communication protocols: IP, ASTERIX, FMTP Communication service providers: SITA, ARINC, national carriers, ANSPs Applications: AMHS, AIDC, OLDI | | | | ATSEP.BAS.COM\_3.3.3 | Define SWIM | | 1 | | SWIM institutional framework and applications e.g. SWIM providers and users | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV | NAVIGATION | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_1 | INTRODUCTION | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_1.1 | Purpose and Use of Navigation | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_1.1.1 | Explain the need for navigation in aviation | | 2 | | Positioning, guidance, planning | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_1.1.2 | Characterise navigation methods | | 2 | | e.g. historical overview, visual, celestial, electronic (on-board, radio, space-based and relative) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2 | THE EARTH | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.1 | Form of the Earth | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.1.1 | State the shape of the Earth and its parameters | | 1 | | Oblate spheroid e.g. diameter, gravity, rotation, axis, magnetic field | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.1.2 | Explain the Earth’s properties and their effects | | 2 | | Polar axis, direction of rotation | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.1.3 | State the accepted conventions for describing 2D position on a globe | | 1 | | Meridians, parallels of latitude, equatorial plane | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.2 | Coordinate Systems, Direction and Distance | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.2.1 | State the general principles of reference systems | | 1 | | Geoid, reference ellipsoids, WGS 84 Latitude and longitude, undulation | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.2.2 | Explain why a global reference system is required for aviation | | 2 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.3 | Earth’s Magnetism | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_2.3.1 | State the general principles of Earth’s magnetism | | 1 | | True North, magnetic North e.g. variation, declination, deviation, inclination | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3 | NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.1 | Factors Affecting Electronic Navigation Performance | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.1.1 | State how radio waves propagate | | 1 | | Ground, sky, line of sight | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.1.2 | State why the siting of a terrestrial navigation aid is important | | 1 | | Multipath, blanking | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.2 | Performance of Navigation Systems | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.2.1 | State the performance of navigation systems | | 1 | | Coverage, accuracy, integrity, continuity of service, availability | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.2.2 | Explain the need for redundancy in navigation systems | | 2 | | Ensuring continuity of service, maintainability, reliability | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.3 | Means of Navigation | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_3.3.1 | State the different means of navigation | | 1 | | Sole, primary, supplementary | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4 | NAVIGATION SYSTEMS | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.1 | Terrestrial Navigation Aids | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.1.1 | Explain the basic working principles of electronic positioning | | 2 | | Distance measurements (time and phase), angular measurements | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.1.2 | Describe ground-based navigation systems | | 2 | | NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, DF e.g. TACAN, marker beacons | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.1.3 | Recognise how the navigation information is displayed on the relevant pilot HMI | | 1 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.1.4 | Explain the operational use of groundbased navigation systems in the different phases of flight | | 2 | | NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, DF | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.1.5 | Recognise the frequency bands used by the ground-based navigation systems | | 1 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.1.6 | State the need for calibration | | 1 | | Flight calibration, ground-based calibration and/or maintenance | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.2 | On-board Navigation Systems | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.2.1 | State the use of on-board navigation systems | | 1 | | e.g. barometric altimetry, radio altimetry, INS/IRS, compass | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.2.2 | State the use of an FMS | | 1 | | Sensors, navigation database | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3 | Space-based Navigation Systems | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3.1 | Explain the basic working principles of satellite positioning | | 2 | | GNSS e.g. Galileo, GPS | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3.2 | Recognise the basic architecture of a core satellite positioning system | | 1 | | GNSS e.g. Galileo, GPS | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3.3 | Recognise the frequency bands used by the space-based navigational systems | | 1 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3.4 | State the benefits of satellite-based navigation | | 1 | | Global coverage, accuracy, time dissemination e.g. redundancy, interoperability, single set of avionics | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3.5 | State the current limitations of space-based navigation systems | | 1 | | e.g. single frequency, weak signal, ionospheric delay, institutional, military, multipath | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3.6 | Describe the basic working principles of satellite augmentation | | 2 | | ABAS (RAIM, AAIM), SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS), GBAS | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_4.3.7 | State the current implementations of satellite-based navigation systems | | 1 | | Core systems: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO , BEIDOU, Augmentation systems: RAIM, AAIM, EGNOS, WAAS, GBAS | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_5 | PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION (PBN) | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_5.1 | PBN | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_5.1.1 | Describe the performance based navigation concept | | 2 | | ICAO Doc 9613 | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_5.1.2 | List the navigation applications in use in Europe | | 1 | | RNAV-5 (B-RNAV), RNAV-1 (P-RNAV), RNP approaches | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_5.2 | Current Developments | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.NAV\_5.2.1 | State current navigation developments | | 1 | | e.g. 4D-RNAV, free routes, rationalisation plans, advanced RNP | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR | SURVEILLANCE | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1 | INTRODUCTION TO SURVEILLANCE | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1 | Introduction to Surveillance | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1.1 | Define surveillance in the context of ATM | | 1 | | What (positioning/identification) and why (maintain separation) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1.2 | Define the various surveillance domains | | 1 | | Air-air, ground-air, ground-ground | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1.3 | List the surveillance techniques | | 1 | | Non-cooperative, cooperative, dependent, independent techniques | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1.4 | Define the current and emerging surveillance systems in use in ATM | | 1 | | Radar technology, ADS technology, multilateration e.g. TIS | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1.5 | Explain the role and the current use of surveillance equipment by ATM | | 2 | | Separation, vectoring, data acquisition Detection and ranging, safety nets e.g. weather mapping | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1.6 | State ICAO and any local legal requirements | | 1 | | e.g. ICAO Annex 10 Vol. IV | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.1.7 | List the main users of surveillance data | | 1 | | HMI, safety nets, FDPS, air defence systems, flow management | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.2 | Avionics | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.2.1 | State the avionics used for the surveillance in ATM and their interdependencies | | 1 | | Transponder, GNSS, data link equipment, ACAS, ATC control panel e.g. FMS | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.2.2 | Define the role of TCAS as a safety net | | 1 | | e.g. FMS | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.3 | Primary Radar | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.3.1 | Describe the need for and the use of primary radar in ATC | | 2 | | Non-cooperative detection, improvement of detection and tracking e.g. types of PSR (en-route, terminal, SMR, weather) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.3.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of a primary radar | | 2 | | Detection, range measurement, azimuth indication, Doppler shift, antenna system, TX/RX, signal processing, plot extraction, local tracking, data transmission e.g. use of the parameters of the radar equation | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.3.3 | State the limitations of primary radar | | 1 | | Line of sight, environmental, clutter, no identification of the target, no height information (in case of 2D radar) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.4 | Secondary Radar | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.4.1 | Describe needs for and the use of secondary radars in ATC | | 2 | | Cooperative detection, ICAO-defined standard, IFF, military and civil modes (include Mode S) and related code protocols, code limitations e.g. identification, SPI, flight level, BDS, specific and emergency codes | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.4.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of a secondary radar | | 2 | | SSR, MSSR, Mode S antenna, TX/RX, extractor, tracking processor e.g. use of the parameters of the radar equation | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.4.3 | State the limitations of secondary radar | | 1 | | FRUIT, garbling, ghost reply, code shortage, cooperation by the aircraft needed | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.5 | Surveillance Data Message Format | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.5.1 | State the need for harmonisation | | 1 | | Surveillance data sharing, interoperability | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.5.2 | State the techniques used for transmission of surveillance data | | 1 | | e.g. point-to-point, network, microwave, satellite | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.5.3 | State main formats in use | | 1 | | ASTERIX, etc. | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.6 | Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.6.1 | State surveillance-related FANS concepts and their impact on ATM | | 1 | | Sources of aircraft parameters (e.g. FMS outputs), communication mediums Application within oceanic and other non-radar airspace, ATC requirements | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.6.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of ADS-C and ADS-B and the differences between them | | 2 | | Advantages/disadvantages, standards, data update rates | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.6.3 | State the data link technologies proposed and the current situation of deployment | | 1 | | Extended squitter 1 090 MHz e.g. VDL 4, HFDL, UAT, AMSS | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.7 | Weather Radar | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.7.1 | Define the use of weather radar in ATM | | 1 | | e.g. role in adverse weather in dense airspace, antenna, coverage, polarisation, multi-elevation scanning, frequency band | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.8 | Integration of Surveillance Information | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.8.1 | Describe complementary use of different sensors | | 2 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.9 | Multilateration (MLAT) | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.9.1 | State the use of MLAT in ATC | | 1 | | LAM and WAM | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.9.2 | Explain the principles of operation, basic elements and overall architecture of MLAT | | 2 | | TDOA principle, hyperbolic positioning, accuracy, transmissions used | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.10 | Airport Surface Surveillance | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.10.1 | State typical ATC requirements | | 1 | | e.g. safety (aircraft and mobiles), clear runway, low visibility, collision warnings, displays, mapping, data merging, aircraft identification, ground mobiles | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.10.2 | State the current technologies for airport surface surveillance | | 1 | | Radar-based and MLAT-based technologies, example layout of airport surveillance infrastructure e.g. other systems (acoustic, vibration, induction loop, video, infrared, GNSS, ADS-B) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.11 | Display of Surveillance Information | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.11.1 | Recognise surveillance information on a display | | 1 | | e.g. PSR and MSSR tracks, position identification, FL, speed vector, RDP and FDP information | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.12 | Analysis Tools | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SUR\_1.12.1 | State analysis tools | | 1 | | e.g. SASS-C, SASS-S, RAPS | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR | DATA PROCESSING | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1 | DATA PROCESSING | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.1 | Introduction to Data Processing | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.1.1 | Describe the functions and generic architecture of the systems | 2 | | | Generic FDP and SDP overall functional block diagrams | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.1.2 | Describe how the systems interface with other systems | 2 | | | Surveillance sensors, displays, NMOC, recording, international ATM networks e.g. safety nets, military interfaces | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.1.3 | Define basic software functions/applications | 1 | | | FDP (IFPS, route processing, code/call sign correlation, code allocation, strip distribution, track labelling) SDP (coordinate conversion, plot and track processing, MRP, safety nets, track labelling) | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.1.4 | State the legal aspects for data processing in ATM | 1 | | | Traceability and recording of data and actions, configuration control | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.1.5 | State current developments and future possibilities | 1 | | | e.g. Coflight, iTEC, SESAR, multisensor tracking, SWIM, flight object | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.2 | System Software and Hardware Principles | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.2.1 | Describe the current hardware configurations used in ATM | 2 | | | Redundancy and backup e.g. driver, interfaces, hardware platforms, fault tolerant systems | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.2.2 | Describe the current software platforms, used in ATM | 2 | | | Operating systems | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.2.3 | Describe concepts of virtualisation in ATM | 2 | | | Virtual Centre (Remote CWP - SESAR) e.g. display virtualisation (RDU: Remote Display Unit), server virtualisation (server consolidation) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.3 | Surveillance Data Processing (SDP) | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.3.1 | State ATC requirements | 1 | | | QoS, mandatory data recording, dependability | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.3.2 | Explain the principles of SDP | 2 | | | e.g. single, multi, plot, track | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.3.3 | Describe the functions of SDP | 2 | | | Plot processing, tracking, single sensor and multisensor tracker (e.g. radar, ADS, MLAT), estimating limits and accuracy of multisensor tracker, recording e.g. ARTAS tracker | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.3.4 | Describe radar data inputs/outputs | 2 | | | Tracks, plots, messages, code/call sign, time, control and monitoring, conflict alerts, FDP interface, maps, adaptation | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.3.5 | Describe the surveillance data-based monitoring functions | | 2 | | Safety nets, ATC tools e.g. safety nets: STCA, MSAW, APW, runway incursion alerts ATC Tools: MTCD, AMAN, DMAN, A-SMGCS | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.4 | Flight Data Processing (FDP) | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.4.1 | State ATC requirements | | 1 | | QoS, unambiguous, accurate, error free, timely | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.4.2 | Explain the functions of FDP | | 2 | | Flight strip production, flight plan data updates, code/call sign correlation, flight progress monitoring, coordination and transfer e.g. CIV/MIL coordination | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.4.3 | Define inputs and outputs | | 1 | | Flow control (NMOC/IFPS/FMP, ETFMS), flight strips/data displays, MRT, environmental data, static data, airspace adaptation | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.4.4 | Describe the basic software functions/applications | | 2 | | FDP (IFPS, route processing, code/call sign correlation, code allocation, strip distribution, track labelling) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.4.5 | Describe the FPL data update process | | 2 | | Automatic and manual update | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.5 | Human Machine Interface (HMI) | | | | | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.5.1 | Describe the different display technologies and interfaces | | 2 | | Common graphic display interface, LCD, TFT, Touch Input Device, video interfaces, extenders e.g. DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, video and USB signal extenders, video splitters and video frame rate encoders | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.5.2 | Recognise what information is normally displayed on the ATCO and ATSEP HMI | | 1 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.6 | Miscellaneous Information | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.DPR\_1.6.1 | State the additional data used by ATM system | | 1 | | e.g. MET, AIM (NOTAMs), CDM, aircraft data | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC | SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1 | SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL (SMC) | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.1 | Overview of SMC Function | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.1.1 | Describe the principles and purpose of the operational management of the technical services | | 2 | | Service requirements, interfaces, boundaries of tactical responsibility e.g. hierarchy of authority for the technical and ATC structures | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.1.2 | Describe the technical system architecture of the SMC function and its subordinate systems | | 2 | | Main monitoring and control architecture e.g. Surveillance: Radar stations, communications, processing, display Communication: TX/RX, circuit management, networks, HMI, standby facilities, recording Navigation: NDB, VOR, ILS, DF Facilities: Power, generators, UPS, battery, environmental (heating, cooling), fire and security DP: FDPS, data communications | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.1.3 | Describe the transfer of responsibility for a service | | 2 | | Operational and technical responsibility Configuration and monitoring access and responsibility | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.2 | System Configuration | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.2.1 | Describe the range of configurations that can be used | | 2 | | Equipment or channel switching, parameter settings | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.2.2 | Describe the general techniques that are employed to make configuration changes | | 2 | | e.g. physical switching | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.2.3 | State procedures required to implement a planned major system change | | 1 | | e.g. safety requirement, authorisation, coordination, implementation plan, fallback strategies, major system change, activation of new version of software in a subordinate system, transfer of a service to a new system, change of a database | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.3 | Monitoring and Control Functions | | | | | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.3.1 | State the monitoring functions that are available | | 1 | | e.g. BITE, status, parameters, software and hardware watchdogs | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.3.2 | State the control functions that are available | | 1 | | e.g. switching, parameters, set configurations | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.3.3 | Explain the importance of SMC management and coordination of maintenance activities | | 2 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.3.4 | State analysis tools associated with SMC | | 1 | | e.g. possible malfunctions (SASS-C, SASS-S, RAPS, track and noise monitoring tools) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.4 | Coordination and Reporting | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.4.1 | State why coordination and reporting is required and how it is achieved | | 1 | | Facility interrupts, deconflict multiple outages, legal requirements e.g. causes: service failure, planned outage, loss of backup, software upgrade Relevant parties: external service providers, ATC, other centres Relevant information: NOTAM, logbook | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.5 | Emergency Coordination | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.5.1 | Describe situations where coordination and reporting will be necessary | | 2 | | e.g. hijack, mayday, R/T fail, loss of aircraft, MIL action, fire, flood, security, terrorist threat or action, medical | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.5.2 | State which parties may be involved in the coordination and reporting of emergency situations | | 1 | | e.g. ATC supervisors (local and remote), ATSEP supervisors (local and remote), management, police, MIL, medical, accident investigation branch | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.5.3 | Explain the responsibilities and/or duties of SMC members during an emergency situation by using an example scenario | | 2 | | - | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.5.4 | State the succession of authorities and responsibilities in the event that the nominated person or function is not available | | 1 | | Hierarchy of responsibility | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.6 | Equipment Operating | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.6.1 | Define the principles and ergonomics of the HMI of the SMC central system and its subordinate systems | | 1 | | Permissions, control tokens, ergonomic conventions (e.g. green is good or safe, red is fail or unsafe) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.SMC\_1.6.2 | State the routine tasks required and the criticality of their completion and any legal requirements | | 1 | | e.g. audio circuit voice checking, audio recording checking, archive media changing and storage, VOLMET | | | | ATSEP.BAS.MTN | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.MTN\_1 | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.MTN\_1.1 | Maintenance Procedures | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.MTN\_1.1.1 | Explain handling precautions to be taken to ensure equipment protection | | | 2 | Isolation, protection devices, electrostatic sensitive devices, power supplies, heavy loads, high voltage | | | | ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | | T A X | | CONTENT | | | | ATSEP.BAS.MTN\_1.1.2 | Explain the classifications of maintenance | | 2 | | e.g. preventative, corrective, service configuration | | | | ATSEP.BAS.MTN\_1.1.3 | Explain the maintenance strategy and rules | | 2 | | Organisation and planning of maintenance, rules controlling deviation from planned maintenance, intervention tracking, return to service | | | | ATSEP.BAS.MTN\_1.1.4 | State the scope or responsibility of an S/E rated person | | 1 | | e.g. tracing maintenance actions and objectives, liability of maintenance personnel actions, safety of service, safety of equipment | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC | FACILITIES | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1 | FACILITIES | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1.1 | Power Supply Systems | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1.1.1 | Define the performance for power supply systems in the operational environment | | 1 | | Availability, quality, Continuity of Service | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1.1.2 | Define the main features of current power supply systems | | 1 | | e.g. UPS systems, batteries and emergency generators, high voltage, earthing techniques, power provider(s) | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1.1.3 | Describe the power distribution system at an example operational site | | 2 | | e.g. power distribution redundancy, input, output, protections, measurements and monitoring, block schematic | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1.2 | Air Conditioning Systems | | | | | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1.2.1 | State the function, appropriate terminology and performance of current air conditioning systems in use | | 1 | | e.g. air conditioning, water cooling, humidity control, air filtering system, visit to stations | | | | ATSEP.BAS.FAC\_1.2.2 | State the importance and criticality of maintaining a controlled environment | | 1 | | Shortand long-term effect on people and equipment | | | APPENDIX · Appendix 2 — Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2020/020/R · ATM/ANS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025 [All rules in APPENDICES TO ANNEX XIII](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atm-ans/requirements-for-service-providers-concerning/appendices-to-annex-xiii) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 12 Mar 2025, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.