EADS Defence & Security to enhance Philippine air traffic security
- Latest technology identification radar system delivered
- First air traffic control system according to the most advanced standard
27 August 2008
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has delivered the most advanced secondary radar system for air traffic control purposes to the Philippine Air Transportation Office (ATO). The MSSR 2000 I (Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar) is the first building block of a comprehensive modern air traffic control network in the region.
Defence Electronics, an integrated activity of EADS DS, thus establishes the first air traffic control system employing the latest Mode-S standard in the region. EADS DS in Germany is currently bringing the second of only two Mode-S air traffic control networks into operation. Mode-S is an enhancement of existing air traffic control procedures which increase considerably the reliability of air traffic guidance. The local partner Integrated Energy Systems & Resources Inc (IESRI), Manila/Philippines, has taken over the system responsibility with technical support of EADS DS.
“Mode-S clusters consisting of several interacting MSSR 2000 I systems cover several millions of km² airspace with maximum reliability," explained Bernd Wenzler, CEO of Defence Electronics. "In this way, our 100% Mode S-capable products are making an important contribution to the safety of our citizens in everyday life.”
The MSSR 2000 I secondary radar provides detailed information about the current air situation based on interrogations that are in part transmitted in coded form, and automatic replies from the aircraft. This enables the MSSR 2000 I to identify absolutely accurate and track every aircraft in the airspace. MSSR 2000 I is working according to the requirements of the German Air Force Flight Safety Authority (AFsBw) which exceed even the strict requirements of any civil air traffic control organization like EUROCONTROL.
MSSR 2000 I is also employed in the military area for automatic identification of friendly forces, thus reducing the danger of friendly fire. MSSR 2000 I is the only civil/military qualified Mode-S enhanced surveillance secondary radar in the world also offering military Mode-5 capabilities. This dual use capability offers significant commonality savings. More than 140 Mode S-capable systems have been sold worldwide.
In July, EADS DS has been awarded a 250-million-Euro contract to supply all the airfields of the German Forces with more than 20 airport surveillance radars and MSSR 2000 I identification systems. Furthermore, MSSR 2000 I has been installed on board of German naval vessels of various types and is being used by the naval armed forces of France, Norway and Finland.
Defence Electronics is an integrated activity of EADS Defence & Security (DS). DS is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2007, DS – with around 22,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.5 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of € 39.1 billion and employs a workforce of about 116,000.
Contact:
Lothar Belz
Ulm
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 731.392.3681
mailto: lothar.belz@eads.com
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