Imagine if air traffic controllers had a better way to see planes, even those not sending signals, using a mix of smart radars and 5G. It's like upgrading from an old grainy map to a high-definition live feed that works in any weather. This helps planes move closer together safely and prevents accidents on the airport tarmac.
Current aviation surveillance relies on congested frequencies and has gaps in coverage, leading to limited airspace capacity and safety risks during ground operations in poor weather.
The project is developing three systems: an LDACS-based passive multistatic radar for en-route surveillance, an A-SUR datalink system for aircraft surveillance, and a lidar/vision-based sensing network for airport ground safety.
If you are a national agency dealing with congested airspace and blind spots in radar coverage — this project developed LDACS-based passive multistatic radar that increases safety and capacity in sectors without traditional surveillance.
If you are an avionics manufacturer dealing with frequency congestion on 1030 MHz and 1090 MHz channels — this project developed A-SUR technology using SATCOM, 5G, and LTE to downlink aircraft data more efficiently.
If you are an airport operator dealing with ground collisions and poor visibility during bad weather — this project developed a sensing system using lidars and vision-based sensors to improve situational awareness for pilots and controllers.
Based on available project data, the specific commercial price is not listed, but the project aims to develop solutions that are cost-effective and environmental-friendly.
The project involves 7 partners across 4 countries, including ENAV SPA, indicating a design intended for European-wide aviation infrastructure scaling.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided; however, the consortium includes 2 industry partners and 4 research entities to manage exploitation.
The A-SUR solution is designed for limited impact on existing avionics systems by leveraging existing datalink channels like SATCOM and LTE.
The project period runs from 2024-09-01 to 2027-02-28, suggesting that prototypes and validations will be completed by early 2027.
The consortium is led by ENAV SPA (a major Italian air navigation provider) and consists of 7 partners from 4 countries (DE, ES, IE, IT). It has a moderate industry presence at 29%, combining the practical needs of 2 industry players (including 1 SME) with the technical expertise of 5 research and university entities, ensuring a balance between academic innovation and operational viability.
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