SJEKK VIDEO HER: http://tinyurl.com/cbn7uj9A remotely controlled ATC tower constructed by Saab for Norway’s Avinor air navigation service has passed the site acceptance tests that will eventually allow for a smoother fit into the Sesar air traffic management system, Europe’s version of NextGen, once final testing of the facility’s operations is completed. The remote tower (r-TWR), designed for Værøy, a low-traffic heliport, will allow air traffic controllers in another location to see all of the airfield’s operations on multiple high-definition displays via a number of high-resolution video, audio and other sensors. The remotely located air traffic controllers have complete control over all sensors and airfield lighting, along with integrated flight data, electronic flight strips and other ATC tools. In addition, Saab is testing an infrared camera at Værøy to determine its real life benefits in poor weather and night operations. The Værøy facility is the second Saab r-TWR system to pass site acceptance testing. The first was built for Sundsvall and Örnsköldsvik Airports in Sweden for Swedish air traffic management agency LFV.
When cost-effectiveness puts high demands on airport operations, Saab's Remote Tower concept could be exactly what small and medium-sized airports need in order to be competitive. The concept aims at remotely controlling several airports from a single Remote Tower Centre.
Reduced costs – with maintained safety and punctuality
The Remote Tower concept enables a more effective staffing for aerodrome control service and heavily reduces the costs related to refurbishment of control towers.
Enhanced situational awareness – even in low visibility conditions
New features such as object tracking and alerting, infra-red vision and image enhancement, are introduced in this new digital environment and will enhance the controller’s situational awareness
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