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.

3D Tower Simulator Release 10.1.29

10 November 2009

Tern Systems has released a new version of its 3D Tower Simulator.  The main improvments includes the upgrade to Presagis Vega Prime 2.2.1 visualization engine with great visual enhancments including:

• Support for higher resolution textures (liveries) for aircraft
• Reflective surface reflecting the environment
• More realistic light flares
• Cabin lights and night textures
• Enhanced runway and taxiway lighting
• Photo-textured buildings

Few screenshots from the new release are shown below.  Click on the images to get a larger picture.

Integrated Situation Display System delivered

20 October 2009

Tern Systems has delivered Integrated Situation Display (ISDS) to Isavia.  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 to monitor separation of the flights.  The new system enhances the controller situation awareness and introduces new tools and methods to enhance the service provided by Isavia.

The new display associated system will be used in monitoring mode at the control center to begin with to ensure its integrity before it will be put into operational mode.

DLCS Operational in Reykjavik Area Control Centre

12 June 2009

In June 2009 Tern Systems Data Link Communication System became operational in Reykjavik Area Control Centre (RACC).  The DLCS supports Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract  (ADS-C) and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC).

ADS-C enables the Control Centre to automatically create contracts with aircraft and receive information from onboard sensors.  Currently the RACC creates contracts for receiving periodic waypoint reports, but its application is to be extended in the near future.

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