Satcom for ATM final study now online

ESA had initiated this study to determine if a satellite-based system could be considered as an economically viable solution for safety aeronautical communication services. Final Presentation of the study took place in July, 2007 in Toulouse at the French Civil Aviation Authority DSNA.

"ESA's Satellite DataLink System (SDLS) studies had demonstrated that a satellite-based system designed specifically for Air Traffic Management could meet the very stringent technical performance required for such safety-of-life communications," explains Nathalie Ricard, Manager of the Satcom for ATM study for ESA and Iris Project Manager. "The Satcom for ATM study built on SDLS results and analysed the financial viability of providing communication services to European Air Navigation Service Providers, Airlines and airspace users. As such, it has laid the foundation of ESA's Iris programme."

Iris aims to develop satellite communications for exchanges between aircraft and flight control centres, complementing existing and future systems in support of the growth in worldwide air traffic operations. The First Invitations to Tender (ITTs) were issued late last year. As a result, four contracts with industry are currently in negotiation.

Documents now available for download include; service requirements , system architecture, service provision, deployment scenarios and business case information. Final presentation documents are also available. Follow the documentation links located in the right column of this page.

For more information see the contact links in the right column of this page.

 

Published 28 March 2008
Last updated at 06 August 2014 - 10:38