Tern System ATS Message Switch operational in Pristina Kosovo

21 October 2010

Tern Systems have now completed installation and Site Acceptance Test for the Automatic Message Switch System and two end user AFTN Terminals at Pristina International Airport (PIA) in Kosovo.  The AFTN Terminals are installed in METEO and AIS offices where end users can receive and send AFTN messages.  The new message switch enables store and forward switching of aeronautical messages for ATS operations.  Furthermore the installation will enable PIA to use in the future the emerging aeronautical ground-ground communications ICAO standard AMHS (Aeronautical Message Handling System).

New contract for Radar and 3D ATC Tower Simulator

15 September 2010

Tern Systems and ONDA have signed a contract for supplying and installing 3D Tower and Radar Simulator.  ONDA (Office National Des Aéroports) is the Moroccan airport operator and administrator with headquarters in Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca.  The installation consists of 6 controller student positions, 6 pseudo-pilot workstations and 2 supervisor workstations.  The 3D view consists of 140° spherical view and three projectors, providing a realistic seamless 3D Tower view for the tower controller students.  Delivery is estimated Q4 2010.

 

Gannet ATS AMHS Site Acceptance Test

12 May 2010

Tern Systems and Gannet ATS Communication have completed Site Acceptance Test for the AMHS upgrade of the current Tern ATS Message Switch.  ATS Message Handling System (AMHS), also known as Aeronautical Message Handling System, is a standard defined by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) for aeronautical ground-ground communications.  The current AFTN/CIDIN Switch from Tern Systems has excellent track record (100% uptime) since it became operational in March 2006.

For the AMHS extension, Tern Systems integrated a software library from Isode, a leading message and directory server company.  Isode develops high-performance messaging and directory server software used in solutions for industries where security, stability, scalability and excellent support are core requirements.

Tern Systems integrated Isode solution into the current Tern ATS Message Switch environment, which is well known for the current operators and technicians of the system.  The configuration and operation of the AMHS system has been designed and developed in close cooperation with ATS Switch operators and technicians, making the user interface (HMI) and the operation of AMHS as simple and intuitive as possible.  This allows for smooth transition from the current AFTN/CIDIN environment into the AMHS environment.

The AMHS Terminal often referred to as AMHS UA was also included in the Site Acceptance Test.  The AMHS UA is an advanced messaging solution, designed to meet the needs of ATS operators.  The first operational trials will be with domestic AMHS UA scheduled Q4 2010, and the system is scheduled to be put in full operation in 2011.

Isavia takes Integrated Situation Display System into operation

10 February 2010

Isavia, the Icelandic airport administration and is responsible for operating all public airports and air navigation services in Iceland, has put Integrated Situation Display developed by Tern Systems into operation.  The Integrated Situation Display integrates two fundamental systems in the Reykjavik Oceanic Area Control (ROACC) - the Radar Data Processing System and the Flight Data Processing System.  Until now these systems have had a very limited connection - where the controllers have been using two separate displays depending on the surveillance information available.

Tern Systems has developed the ISDS in close cooperation with Isavias’ air traffic controllers; merging the user interfaces and information from the different systems into one consistent and efficient display for the air traffic controller.  The new system enhances the controller situation awareness and introduces new tools and methods to enhance the service provided by Isavia.  Furthermore the new system allows for new surveillance sources such as ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) to be integrated into the display.

Flight Inspection System - Site Acceptance Test completed

13 November 2009

Today Tern Systems, Norwegian Special Mission (NSM) and ISAVIA have completed Site Acceptance Test for the Flight Inspection System.  The project, which has been ongoing since 2005, has been delayed due to several reasons; such as complicated customization work for Isavia, a flight incident for the flight inspection aircraft to name a few.  Tern Systems will continue to support NSM development work in addition to service the system for ISAVIA.