Marking a milestone in Austrian air navigation service provider’s (ANSP) plans to upgrade its radio stations and enhance its air traffic management (ATM) capabilities, Rohde & Schwarz has completed the implementation of a VHF modernisation project.

The roll out of Austro Control’s VHF Concept Implementation 2020 Project has seen the ANSP integrate EUROCAE ED-137/C compliant Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) radios from Rohde & Schwarz into its radio stations. The upgraded equipment provides Austro Control with greater flexibility in allocating radio frequencies while facilitating dynamic airspace configurations to enhance flight efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. The flexibility is essential for managing air traffic from multiple units, enabling the merging and/ or segregating of individual sectors to manage capacity constraints more effectively during both peak and off-peak times.

“The completion of the modernisation programme reflects our commitment to delivering top-tier ATM services,” said Daniel Moser, Project Manager at Austro Control. He also noted that not only does the ANSP now benefit from “cutting-edge technology, but also co-developed solutions that enhance operational efficiency.”

The collaboration with Austro Control means the R&S Series4200 software defined radios (SDR) have now been deployed in over 90% of countries worldwide, demonstrating excellent reliability and field-proven interoperability with any IP VCS. The radios are part of Rohde & Schwarz’ advanced ATC communications suite, CERTIUM.

Marius Munstermann, VP Market Segment ATC at Rohde & Schwarz added: “Our collaboration with Austro control is a prime example of how partnership can drive innovation and excellence in ATM. Austro Control’s proactive involvement has been instrumental in refining our products, making this a true win-win situation.”

Image source: Austro Control, supplied by Rohde & Schwarz

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