Imagine trying to test a new air traffic system by connecting several different flight simulators from across Europe into one giant virtual world. Instead of everyone being in the same room, this lets experts test how drones and planes interact from their own offices. It's like a secure, multiplayer online game, but for certifying that the skies stay safe.
Validating new air traffic concepts like U-space and AAM is too complex and expensive when using single-site simulators. There is a lack of secure, interoperable ways to connect different simulation facilities across different organizations.
A prototype platform for Distributed/Federated Real-Time Simulations (D/F-RTS) and a set of three use cases covering ATM, UTM, and RPAS integration.
If you are a software provider dealing with the high cost of physical testing sites — this project developed a federated simulation platform that allows you to validate systems across multiple sites. This reduces the need for centralized hardware and supports TRL6 validation.
If you are a drone operator dealing with complex U-space integration rules — this project developed a way to simulate remote taxi operations and RPAS integration. This helps you prove your tech is safe before flying in real airspace.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with a lack of interoperability between different simulator brands — this project developed a prototype platform for data exchange. This allows your hardware to connect with other specialized simulators for joint validation.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project includes an economic analysis of using multi-site validation architectures to determine financial viability.
The project aims to support a wide diffusion of interoperability standards among ATM validation platforms, suggesting a goal for industrial-scale adoption across European airspace.
Based on available project data, IP and licensing details are not specified; the project is coordinated by DLR with a consortium of 9 partners.
The project specifically assesses the security aspects of data exchange between the connected simulation facilities to ensure the distributed network is cybersecure.
The project runs from 2024-09-01 to 2027-02-28, with the first reporting period ending in August 2025.
The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, featuring a 44% industry ratio with 4 industrial partners and 4 research organizations. Led by DLR (Germany), the 9-partner group spans 6 countries, including the US, indicating a strong transatlantic alignment for air traffic standards. The presence of an SME suggests the technology is being designed with smaller-scale commercial viability in mind.
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