SubscribeThe company Skyguide decided in 2004 to supplement their basic training for air-traffic controllers with a virtual view from the tower.
The goal of this project was to use a PC based visualization system to make the training systems realistic enough to simulate tasks such as the recognition and observation of airplanes at take-off and landing and critical events like burning power units.
In addition to 4 basic training consoles including 4 screens with three dimensional airport scenery, Skyguide uses a 270° tower simulator for advanced training. This simulation environment is also used for regular upgrade training sessions with trained air-traffic controllers.
In cooperation with the company flightsimulator.ch, GEONOVA was commissioned to deliver the multi-channel systems for the tower simulator display. Various suggestions from Skyguide on how to make the training more realistic have been integrated into the continuing development of the visualization components for this project. For example, a logo light on the airplanes was introduced in order to enable the trainees to identify the airlines.
Irish Aviation Authority Opts For GEONOVA
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) became a customer of GEONOVA on July 1st, 2005. In a project led by MicroNav Ltd. (UK), GEONOVA was commissioned to deliver two 3D tower visual simulation systems for Ireland.
The simulation systems include a virtual display from the towers of each of three Irish airports on three large monitors. In combination with the powerful Micro Nav BEST ATC simulation system, the tower simulators enable air-traffic controllers to train for everyday and emergency situations with realistic views and events.
Upon signing the contract, Eamonn Brennan (CEO of the IAA) explained: „This investment in the most modern technology available for radar and tower simulation demonstrates how important the aspects training, safety, and improved efficiency are for the IAA.“