Frequentis is to provide its multi-redundant X10 VCS (voice communication solution) for the control centres at Avinor-operated Royken, Stavanger and, optionally, Bodo airports.
With Frequentis X10, Avinor can now separate the control room and the VCS data centres to create true location independence for air traffic management (ATM) operations.
The contracted solution will provide a network-centric architecture with a unique multi-redundancy design. It enables dynamic sectorisation, supporting the principle of any controller, any sector, any position, and any location at any time, which provides the flexibility to adapt to any operational scenario.
“We find the architecture of the solution and the possibilities relating to virtualisation to be modern and future-orientated, helping ensure an easier, safer, and more cost-efficient system management. The software lifecycle process and vulnerability management give us confidence in the robustness of the solution,” said Ellen Lystad, director ANS technology development at Avinor.
Frequentis X10 is a fully software-based and ATM-grade IT VCS, suitable for both virtualised and conventional airspace. It provides the resilience and cybersecurity required of a system built for safety-critical ATM, with multilevel redundancy, as well as the ability to adapt capacity depending on demand. The solution also adds value to every air traffic control (ATC) operation, making it particularly strong from the air traffic controllers’ perspective. Loading of roles and the handling of scenarios are easy and intuitive, according to Frequentis, without any disruption to service provision. The advanced user functions ensure any clutter on the operator panel is eliminated.
“The X10 is our next-generation VCS system, designed with operational agility and a future-proof update strategy that will ensure business continuity throughout ATM operations,” said Hannu Juurakko, Frequentis executive vice president ATM civil and chairman of the ATM Executive Board.
Frequentis and Avinor have worked on numerous projects together since 2012 including, most recently, providing an uncrewed traffic management (UTM) system to support Norway in its drone strategy.
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