Inmarsat, satcom, and air traffic controlI wonder how much of Flyht's technology will be involved in this?
Inmarsat and ESA partner on European Iris ATM project
Published on 6th March 2018
(Left to right): Magali Vaissiere, Director of TIA (Telecommunications and Integrated Applications), ESA; Rupert Pearce, CEO, Inmarsat; Frederik van Essen, SVP, Strategy & Business Development, Inmarsat Aviation; Peter Hadinger, CTO, Inmarsat.
Inmarsat has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop satellite communication services that will enable 4D trajectory air traffic management in European airspace from 2020.
The company says the Iris programme supports the Single European Skies ATM Research (SESAR) master plan for next-generation air traffic management, which offers a strategic perspective of the critical developments that are required to deliver a high-performing aviation management system for Europe.
Iris is intended to provide secure and high-bandwidth cockpit communications that are essential to accomplish SESAR’s objectives to optimise airspace, enhance safety and cybersecurity, and reduce flight times, delays and CO2 emissions.
Powered by Inmarsat’s new SB-S platform, which is already being deployed by airlines, Iris’s enhanced IP-based capabilities will relieve pressure on currently crowded VHF radio links, which are near capacity.
Iris will enable the SESAR key concept of initial ‘4D’ trajectories, pinpointing an aircraft in four dimensions: latitude, longitude, altitude and time.
This will enable precise tracking of flights and more efficient management of traffic through Trajectory-based Operations (TBO). TBO allows pilots and controllers to calculate the shortest available routes, cruise at optimum altitudes, and use continuous climb and descent paths, saving fuel and lessening the environmental impact of air travel.
Pilot-controller communications will move from voice communications to data link (text messages), increasing both operational safety and efficiency. Iris will also protect aircraft communications from cyber threats with security gateways.
These gateways would provide a VPN barrier between the ground and each aircraft, assuring mutual authentication and integrity of data exchange. They will securely connect flight management systems on board the aircraft to the corresponding systems used by air traffic controllers on the ground.
The contract between Inmarsat and ESA marks a key phase of the Iris programme, following five years of development culminating in successful test flights.
https://www.getconnected.aero/2018/03/inmarsat-esa-atm-iris-europe/
The same in Australia
Inmarsat and Airservices Australia partner on SatVoice
Published on 5th March 2018
An Inmarsat I-4 satellite, which delivers SatVoice.
Inmarsat has partnered with Airservices Australia to initiate satellite voice (SatVoice) communications evaluations for air traffic services in Australia in areas beyond the reach of traditional VHF voice coverage.
Through the partnership with Inmarsat, Airservices Australia will help airlines and operators complement conventional voice communications equipment with modern digital technology.
The evaluation is working toward two important customer benefits: more effective and ultimately safer aviation safety services over the oceans and remote areas, and lower weight for avionics, contributing towards reduced fuel burn and greenhouse emissions.
SatVoice communications is a two-way channel, satellite-based service that enhances accuracy in cockpit communications and therefore aircraft safety.-----
https://www.getconnected.aero/2018/03/inmarsat-airservices-australia-satvoice/