3D TWR Simulator
In 2009 CANI launched the new 360 degree 3D TWR Simulator. Its capacity is intended for internal training of ANS CR as well for external clients.
System characteristics
The system depicts up to a 360 degree 3D representation of an Out-the-Window view of the airfield environment. The system is composed of 6 working positions behaving as 6 virtual clusters of identical PC equipment (PC, 21 inch monitors, keyboard, mouse) emulating desired application ATS systems and paper flight progress strip printer.
The system is capable of supporting up to four (4) independent simulations as follows:
- The 360 degree tower can run as two 180 degree towers
- The PTT system can run a third independent simulation, and
- The scenario preview station can run as a fourth independent simulation
- When viewing the 3D environment, all aircraft, vehicle models and weather features behave in a realistic manner on the ground and in the air.
The system supports traffic complexity of up to 200 aircraft and 40 ground vehicle movements per hour, accompanied by the necessary applications. Different function roles of monitors are supported (e.g. approach surveillance system, flight data processor or lighting, monitoring and weather system).
The Tower system supports the following training positions:
- Local (Tower)
- Ground
- Flight Data
- Coordinator
- Ramp Controller
- Clearance Delivery
- Tower Cab Supervisor
The system allows to run either a full-scale fully integrated tower and radar scenario, or independent tower or radar scenarios. It is also possible to run multiple simultaneous instances of the same scenario or multiple simultaneous but separate scenarios.
The system is configurable and flexible and may be used to assist in control tower sighting surveys, runway and taxiways placements, developing arrival, departure and radar procedures, post incident evaluations and debriefings and runway incursion prevention, assessment and evaluation. Conceptually, simulation system functionality can be broken down into groups of related functions.
The simulator is capable of displaying the ARTS-like information on fully configurable displays. The TWR simulator includes NOVA 9000 A-SMGCS system from Park Air System. System can be used for simulation of the A-SMGCS system in all visibility conditions including LVP operations. A SMGCS in the TWR simulator will be based on the operational A-SMGCS which is used on Prague Airport since 2005.
Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) will be displayed at the position(s) determined responsible for the aircraft, by the FDPS. The system displays an EFPS using the same trigger mechanism as those used for a printed FPS.
