SIE-A-SMGCS - Taxi guidance system - development of the corresponding communication system (sub project D)
Overview
Background & policy context:
This sub-project is part of the integrated R&D activity SIE-A-SMSMGCS. It aims at developing communication structures for ground movement control of airplanes in large airports.
To implement the Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) much information gathered on the runway has to be transmitted via the existing infrastructure. The airfield lightings may be used for this purpose. Concerning the critical requirements of aviation in terms of reaction time and safety and security of communication, a new communication concept with the respective protocols has to be developed.
Objectives:
The goal of the project was to increase the safety and security of taxiway traffic. Via taxiway traffic management, punctuality and profitability of the airport as well as capacities are increased. Simultaneously, the safety and security of the airport is increased because the taxiway traffic is constantly monitored and the air traffic controllers are disburdened.
Methodology:
SIE-A-SMGCS sub-project D was organised along the following tasks:
- WP 1000: specification of requirements and conceptualization
- WP 2000: development of communication system “powerline”
- WP 3000: development of powerline chip
- WP 4000: development of hardware (master controller, remotes)
- WP 5000: development of sensors and electronic evaluator
- WP 6000: integration into AFL (sensors, communication)
- WP 7000: development of ALCS core software
- WP 8000: development of planning component
- WP 9000: development of HMI
- WP 10000: pilot test
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