Role of the handbook

The EUROCONTROL Specification for SWIM Service Definition Edition 1.0 sets out a number of requirements to be met by a service definition. It provides some basic examples to illustrate the requirements. However, the specification does not give much detail on how to satisfy the requirements.

This handbook gives guidance to help service definition authors to satisfy the requirements.

The guidance contained in the handbook promotes the creation of better service definitions. It will lead to greater harmonisation in the implementation of the specification.

Target audience

• Service definition authors

Structure of the handbook

The handbook is organised into key topics.

Introduction to the specification. This introduces the purpose and context for the specification and the role of service definitions. It gives an overview of the requirements in the specification.

Guidance on individual requirements. This provides support in order to satisfy the requirements contained in the specification.

Resources. This provides resources such as examples and a verification checklist.

FAQ. This includes the frequently asked questions and answers.

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