Ports of Jersey has identified
Frequentis as a preferred technology partner for the development and delivery of
remote tower operations.
The partnership has been
developed through a series of steering boards, in order to establish key areas
for the cooperation.
The implementation of remote
tower technology will be carried out by Ports of Jersey and Systems Interface
Limited (SIL) (member of the Frequentis Group), while the technology will be
provided by Frequentis. The cooperation aim is to expand remote tower operations
in the British Isles starting with the initial installation at Ports of Jersey.
The concept of carrying out air
traffic control services from any location, and the ability to monitor several
airports from a central location is a key trend gaining momentum. By providing
better visibility and enhanced operations, augmented reality and safety nets,
operators can provide optimised processes as well as utilisation of resources
and increased security standards.
“Ports of Jersey has been
impressed with Frequentis’ technology and proactive approach to remote tower
projects, by working together we can further strengthen the implementation of
this solution. Frequentis’ advanced technology and remote tower experience,
coupled with the operational strengths of Ports of Jersey and the integration
and project delivery capabilities of SIL, will enable the expansion of remote
tower through a common project implementation structure in the British Isles."
says Les Smallwood,
Senior Air Traffic Control Officer from Ports of Jersey.
Frequentis and Ports of Jersey
are well known to one another, first working on a project to modernise vessel
traffic services (VTS) in British waters in 2016, providing an integrated
communications system to enhance search and rescue. However, more recently the
pair have been working on a remote tower project for Jersey airport, as a
contingency solution to improve resilience and business continuity. In this
project, and with any further remote tower projects, SIL are working as a
project delivery partners to Ports of Jersey and manage all systems integration
and installation as well as Project Management.
“We are pleased to be
working with Ports of Jersey, and look forward to a long-term relationship
together with SIL to supply remote tower Technology. Our combined strengths form
the basis for a strong partnership that will support further implementation of
this state-of-the-art technology, enabling greater efficiency, enhanced safety
and visibility, as well as cost savings for the region.”, says
Guenter Graf,
Frequentis Head of ATM Automation.
The Frequentis Remote Virtual
Tower solution provides a truly end-to-end approach for tower ATC: the complete
information and data chain is facilitated through products from Frequentis, and
strategic partners. Frequentis and Rheinmetall Electronics jointly developed
remote tower technologies to address the needs of different concepts of
operations in a safety-critical environment, including object detection and
tracking, and infrared camera capabilities for bad weather conditions.
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