Enhancing Aviation Safety through Secure Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication Protocols

h2 style=”text-align: justify;”>Enhancing Aviation Safety through Secure Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication Protocols

Authors- Subalakshmi K, Suvedha S, Vanitha D, K. Yazhini

Abstract-Millions of passengers depend on safe and effective air travel every day, making aviation safety a top priority in the global transportation sector. By reducing reliance on voice communication, which is prone to mistakes and misunderstandings, Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) protocols have become a game-changing technology to improve safety and operational efficiency. Pilots and air traffic controllers can communicate directly digitally thanks to CPDLC, which makes it possible to send precise, succinct, and unambiguous instructions. This paper explores the critical role of secure CPDLC protocols in mitigating risks associated with traditional voice-based systems, such as frequency congestion and language barriers. By integrating advanced encryption techniques and robust authentication mechanisms, secure CPDLC ensures data integrity and confidentiality, safeguarding against cyber threats and unauthorized access. The study also looks at how CPDLC affects situational awareness, how much less work controllers and pilots have to do, and how it helps keep air traffic operations in complicated airspaces running smoothly. This study emphasizes innovations and best practices in creating and implementing secure communication systems through case studies and analysis. This study highlights the significance of ongoing adaptation and development, as well as the potential of CPDLC to transform aviation efficiency and safety in a world growing more interconnected by the day.

DOI: /10.61463/ijset.vol.13.issue2.203