Terminal data link system (TDLS)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000985",
  "term": "Terminal data link system (TDLS)",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A system that provides Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS) both on a specified radio frequency and, for subscribers, in a text message via data link to the cockpit or to a gate printer. TDLS also provides the CPDLC Departure Clearance Application (DCL) and Pre-departure Clearances (PDC), at selected airports, to subscribers, through a service provider, in text to the cockpit or to a gate printer. In addition, TDLS will emulate the Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) information within the control tower.",
  "abbreviation": "TDLS",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/terminal-data-link-system-tdls/"
}