What would it cost to implement this system at our airport?+
The project operated on a EUR 1,235,195 EU budget across 7 partners over 2 years, which covered research, architecture design, and demo software development. Commercial implementation costs would depend on airport size, existing infrastructure, and chosen detection/neutralization technologies. Contact the consortium for tailored pricing estimates.
Can this scale to large international airports with multiple runways?+
The system was designed with an operationally oriented architecture that handles different threat types, alert levels, and response scenarios. The stepped approach — from detection through identification, tracking, and neutralization — is modular by design. Based on available project data, the concept was validated through HMI-based solutions and sensitivity studies, but scaling to full-size airport deployments would require further engineering.
What is the IP situation — can we license this technology?+
The demo software was implemented through an open-source platform, which suggests core components may be freely available. However, specific detection algorithms, risk assessment methods, and integration know-how likely remain with the 7 consortium partners. Contact the coordinator INTA (Spain) to discuss licensing or collaboration terms.
Does this comply with current aviation security regulations?+
The project specifically included review and assessment of regulations and procedures, covering both normal and emergency operations. This was built under the SESAR program, the EU's air traffic management modernization initiative, ensuring alignment with European aviation standards.
How long would deployment take at our facility?+
The project ran for 24 months from November 2020 to November 2022, covering the full cycle from risk analysis to concept validation. Based on the demo software deliverable and validation activities completed, a focused deployment using existing results could potentially be faster, but would depend on your specific airport configuration and regulatory approvals.
Can this integrate with our existing airport security systems?+
The architecture was specifically designed to integrate into the airport environment, with defined communication protocols, alert levels, and decision-making workflows. The project addressed interrelations between detection, ATM systems, and airport operations. The HMI-based solutions were built for end-user awareness and response coordination.
