AFTN switch and terminals

01 June 2009

Tern ATS Message Switch (TAMS) - Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS)

Tern Systems is delivering AFTN message switch and terminal to Pristhina International Airport (PIA) Kosovo.  The installation includes an AFTN message switch and AFTN message terminals, installation, training and support.

Pristina International Airport (PIA) is a vital component of Kosovo’s transport infrastructure and is one of the busiest airports in the Balkans, serving 1.2 million passengers and handling 14,000 aircraft operations in 2008. In recent years, PIA has sustained above-average growth rates in passenger traffic, recording an annual growth of 11.4% in 2007-2008. Although currently profitable, it is envisioned that an experienced operator will be able significantly improve overall PIA operating and profit levels.

Keflavik ATC Automation System

30 December 2008

Tern ATC System (TAS) - ATC Automation System

Tern System is delivering a integrated Radar Data Processing Systems (RDPS) and Flight Data Processing System (FDPS) - ATC Automation System for Keflavik Interational Airport (KIA).  The new system will drastically modernize the current working environment for air traffic controllers and technicians at Keflavik Airport.  The system will be installed in Keflavik Airport tower building serving ground, tower and approach controllers.  Furthermore, TAS exceptional safety net functions such as short term conflict alerts (STCA) and approach path monitoring, allowing KIA to provide improved service and safety for aircraft operators.

ADS/CPDLC Simulator enhancements

01 August 2008

Tern Systems ATC Simulator (TSIM) - ADS/CPDLC enhancments

The enhanced ATC operational environment, with new digital communication techniques demands enhanced training environment for Isavia training school.  Tern Systems has enhanced the existing training simulator with ADS-B/C and Controller Pilot Datalink Communication (CPDLC) functionality.  This allows for more realistic training environment for new and existing air traffic controllers.

AMHS enhancment

15 June 2008

Tern ATS Message Systems (TAMS) -Aeronautical Message Handling System AMHS Enhancement

Tern Systems’ ATS message handling system operates one of the world’s largest ATS communication center, the Gannet ATS communication center.  The messages switch is an integrated multi-protocol messages switch which supports AFTN, CIDIN and even the internet mail protocol SMTP.  Tern Systems and Gannet are now adding support for the AMHS protocol.  Tern Systems teamed up with Isode, a leading message and directory server company based on the LDAP and X.500 protocols (directory) and SMTP, IMAP, POP3, XMPP and X.400 protocols (messaging).  Isode develops high-performance messaging and directory server software used in solutions for industries where security, stability, scalability and excellent support are core requirements.

Basarnas AFTN system

26 September 2007

Tern ATS Message Switch (TAMS) - AFTN System

The existing AFTN infrastructure was used for a Search And Rescue (SAR) network.  As a prime contractor for the project Inster contacted Tern Systems to supply a customized AFTN solution for the BASARNAS - the Indonesia Search and Rescue agency.  The AFTN solution receives SAR messages from radio and satellites, and stores and forwards the message via the AFTN towards the BASARNAS central in Jakarta.  There are 26 remote sites with AFTN Terminal, AFTN Gateway and customized AFTN radio interfaces installed around Indonesia. In the central located in Jakarta, one redundant AFTN switch and 16 terminals are installed.

ATC Simulator OLDI/AIDC Coordination

10 January 2007

Tern Systems ATC Simulator (TSIM) - Coordination enhancments

In order to be able to train ATC coordination more realistically Tern System ATC simulator was enhanced with coordination and Flight Information Region (FIR) concept.  That way TSIM was able to realistically simulate ATC coordination of aircraft between centers and sectors, enhancing the training environment for the air traffic controllers.  The simulator now supports different coordination protocols including On-Line Data Interchange (OLDI) and AIDC coordination.

Approach Simulator at Prishtina airport

07 April 2006

Tern Systems ATC Simulator (TSIM) - Approach Radar Simulator

Tern system has installed an Approach Simulator at Pristina International Airport, Kosovo. The simulator serves a very important role in training Air Traffic Controllers in Kosovo.  The installation includes 2 controller working positions, 2 pseudo-pilot positions and 1 supervisor position.  Additionally Tern Systems communication simulator is included, enabling real life like ATC communications.

Pristina International Airport (PIA) is a vital component of Kosovo’s transport infrastructure and is one of the busiest airports in the Balkans, serving 1.2 million passengers and handling 14,000 aircraft operations in 2008. In recent years, PIA has sustained above-average growth rates in passenger traffic, recording an annual growth of 11.4% in 2007-2008. Although currently profitable, it is envisioned that an experienced operator will be able significantly improve overall PIA operating andprofit levels.

TAMS AFTN/CIDIN Switch in Gannet

15 March 2006

Tern Systems ATS Message Systems (TAMS) - AFTN/CIDIN Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS)  

Tern Systems AFTN/CIDIN ATS Switch has been installed at Gannet ATS Communication, Gufunes Iceland.  Gannet ATS Communication serves domestic AFTN users in addition to play an important role in the CIDIN network, relaying CIDIN messages between Europe and America.   Tern Systems ATS Switch handles the load and uptime requirements of the world's largest ATS communication Center with excellence, and there has been no reported downtime of the system since the system was put into operation in March 2006.  Tern Systems will start to work on enhancing the current setup by supporting the AMHS protocol.

RO-FDPS for Shanwick Aeradio

07 December 2005

Tern ATC System (TAS) - Radio Operator Flight Data Processing System - FDPS

Tern Systems is installing a Flight Data Processing System (FDPS) specialized for radio operators at the Shannon Aeradio, Ballygirreen (Shanwick Radio), Ireland.  The system is similar to the operating RO-FDPS system at Iceland Radio, Gannet, and is a message handling system specially designed to provide ATS radio operators support for air-ground and ground-ground communication.  RO-FDPS provides the operators with information on planned and active flights and presents operators with messages associated with each flight. It keeps track of the frequency in use for each flight and provides a user friendly message editor for the operators.  

The RO-FDPS directly supports AFTN message communication and aids radio operators in the ground-air message delivery and the creation of new AFTN messages. It processes all flight related messages, in addition to weather messages and regional messages such as the North Atlantic Track (NAT) messages.

The RO-FDPS includes a geographical view displaying flights and routes, increasing situational awareness of the Radio Operator.

The RO-FDPS also has a SELCAL encoder, a software module which manages transmission of SELCAL tones.

When this project is completed the two RO-FDPS systems in Gufunes, Iceland and Ballygirreen, Ireland will be interconnected allowing stations to cooperate to able to provide a better service for the flight operators.

ATC Automation System RDPS/FDPS

29 May 2005

Tern ATC Automation System (TAS) - Integrated Radar and Flight Data System

Tern Systems is supplying  Radar and Flight Data Processing System for the Jeju International Airport, S-Korea.  The system serves primarily tower and approach controllers in Jeju, however is additionallya radar back-up system for the whole korea area control (Incheon FIR).  The normal load of the system is to receive 220 concurrent tracks from 8 radars.  Each day there are around 2000 flights that pass through the system.

The operational systems consists of the following working positions

• 4 Approach controller working positions 
• 3 Area control working position
• 2 Tower controlling working position

Additionally Tern Systems Flight Data Terminal (FDT) is installed on 26 airports in South Korea.

As part of the ATC Automation Systems the Tern Systems Radar Simulator was supplied with 1 controlling working position and 2 pseudo-pilot positions.