Ifield Computer Consultancy

Ifield Computer Consultancy Limited is an independent organisation that has been active within the Air Traffic Control (ATC) industry for over 17 years, providing a comprehensive range of ATC solutions and services.

ICC‘s primary system is the ATRAK suite of ATC solutions encompassing all the core elements of operation for the Air Traffic and Planning Controller. These include applications, integrated databases, controller workposition, display and workstation. ICC deliver a complete solution including, development, installation, configuration, and on-going support, both for front-end and back-office systems, and a complete range of services tailored specifically to the ATC industry.

The ATRAK Information Display processing suite provides scalable solutions to suit a wide range of ATC operations, from major control centres to airports with lower volume of air traffic flow. The ATRAK applications can be configured to run in a number of different modes to meet the needs of specific ATC operations.

ATC Solutions: ATRAK Information Display Processing Suite

The ATRAK Information Display processing suite provides scalable solutions to suit a wide range of ATC operations, from major control centres to airports with lower volume of air traffic flow. The ATRAK applications can be configured to run in a number of different modes to meet the needs of specific ATC operations.

Executive, Planning Control and Radar Fallback System

The ATRAK suite consists of several different modes of operation including Radar Bypass and Planning Control, Executive Control, Information Management and Billing and Statistics. ATRAK is certified to route air traffic by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic.

The Planning and Executive Control modes present radar track data from radar feeds, flight plan data from FDP systems, and radar weather information and data from airport weather systems. The system comprises four key elements: radar and flight data processing, weather processing, air situation display and system supervision. The system is designed to be flexible and can be integrated into other ATC systems

The Radar Fallback mode provides a secure, independent backup to the main Executive Control system in place. It can operate as a standalone back-up system providing back-up traffic flow display functions, or Flight Data presentation in case of fail-over of the main ATC system.

Information Management System

Provides a comprehensive range of information to the air traffic-planning controller in real time such as arrival/departure rules, barometric pressure for airports, terminal area information on aerodromes, local traffic and movement areas, and a range of static information. Dynamic data is provided in the form of NOTAMs/SNOWTAMs (special notices), restricted air space, runway co-ordination and use, airport lighting status, weather conditions, APP emergenc y information and times of sunrise/sunset, and emergency procedures.

Billing and Statistics System

Providing a complete billing and statistics solution for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP's). The system automatically collates base flight data from the relevant Flight Data Processing system, whilst allowing members of the charges office to clear errors, insert or delete flights and supplement the data with additional information, such as operator details, MTOW, distance and location adjustments.

The system is fully compliant with the Central Route Charges Office (CRCO) of EuroControl and offers a powerful billing management, billing reporting and statistical analysis solution in one comprehensive package.

Flight Briefing, Simulation and ATC Data Recording

ICC also has solutions for flight plan information, simulation and training for all ATRAK modes, and ATC data recording and playback systems.

ATC Desktenderng

Provides the facility to centralise and secure an ATC workstation with the user display located remotely at distances up to 1000 m. The Desktender supports displays with resolutions up to 2,500 x 2,000 pixels and is connected by fibre or copper cabling.

Technical Skills: Complex Mission-critical Systems Implementation

ICC has significant technical expertise in the implementation of complex, high- availability, mission-critical systems including:

• High-End Enterprise servers
• High Availability Clustered Environments
• Oracle database management
• Java development
• ODS Toolbox development
• UNIX systems support and management

ICC Services: Built around the ITIL Standard

These skills are incorporated into a comprehensive range of services including: -

• IT Strategy
• Project Management
• Network Services
• ATC Application Management
• Database Management
• ATC Application Development
• Critical Data Backup Solutions and IT Security
• Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity

All ICC’s services are built around the 'ITIL' standard, the worldwide de facto standard in service management.