Airport Systems
Global air traffic has grown steadily since 2003, even if projections for the years ahead vary from continent to continent (5% in Europe, 30% in Asia). To adapt air traffic management infrastructure to future demand, civil aviation authorities need to upgrade their current systems to develop new applications. In response to increasing air traffic volumes at the busiest airports, Thales has developed an integrated gate-to-gate solution that encompasses the en-route, approach and airport phases. These systems tighten security at all points of the airport and ensure smoother management of air traffic. Thales also offers a range of airport security products for surveillance of airport zones and access routes to enhance security of airlines, civil aviation authorities and passengers
Air Traffic Control
Automation Centres
Operational circumstances change, new standards are implemented by ICAO(*) and new technologies are developed to assist ANSPs(*). To meet these demanding challenges Thales has developed EUROCAT, a high performance, high availability, fail-safe, adaptable and modular ATC(*) system for continental en route, transcontinental, oceanic airspaces and approach control area, from low to very high traffic density.
EUROCAT is a field proven and reliable system, prepared for the future, which currently controls European, African, Asian, Australian, Central and South American Airspaces.
The EUROCAT air traffic management system is recognised as the industry standard with demonstrable benefits from a proven operational track record.
As a fully Eurocontrol-compliant solution, EUROCAT plays a leading role in European ANSP standardisation.
Eurocat is a leading system in terms of safety and is fully compliant with a number of standards including ICAO, SYSCO, AIDC, ADEXP, ASTERIX, EATMP and EUROCONTROL ESSAR. Its Medium Term Conflict Detection (MTCD) minimises the number of false alarms allowing the controller to concentrate more on flight safety, and a "What-if" capability can be used to check the consequences of proposed clearances. The system is redundant on a number of levels including hardware, network and software and offers by-pass or reduced modes.
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ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation
ANSPs: Air Navigation Service Provider
ATC: Air Traffic Control
Voice Communications Systems
Thales is an established supplier of communications systems for civil and military users. High-reliability voice communications is essential for safe air traffic control operations to ensure smooth, reliable communications between pilots, air traffic controllers, air operators and aeronautical services. Thales provides a full range of communications equipment and systems, covering voice communications switching through to HF, VHF and UHF radios.
For Air Traffic Control communications, Thales' offering includes:
- HF radio equipment for domestic and long-range use
- VHF transmitters & receivers, with voice and data link capability
- TXM5500 Voice communications switch
- EVCS Emergency Voice Communications switch
- Voice communications simulator for training
- Airport crash alarm systems
- HF intelligent squelch system, to improve system operation
- Landing clearance and missed approach systems
Surveillance
Airport Surveillance SolutionsThales has a long and proven track record in surveillance technologies from en-route to airport surface radars, and has developed new system functionality including our leading ADS-B technology enabling the surveillance of extended airspace with either inadequate or insufficient radar coverage.
Thales has developed a comprehensive multi-sensors suite including:
- Primary and Secondary radars
- En route and Terminal Approach radars
- Mode S
- ADS-B and ADS-C systems
- Multilateration systems
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