Saipher ATC is an advanced air traffic control (ATC) platform that combines real-time data analytics, automation, and decision support tools to enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic management. Developed by Saipher, a leader in ATC technology solutions, the platform is designed to streamline controller workflows, reduce human error, and improve overall operational performance. Saipher ATC is widely used in control towers, approach and area control centers, and remote tower environments, providing controllers with the tools they need to manage air traffic safely and efficiently.
Features:
Real-Time Data Integration and Display: Saipher ATC integrates data from multiple surveillance sources, including radar, ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast), and flight data processing systems, providing a unified real-time display of air traffic. This integration allows controllers to monitor aircraft positions, altitudes, and flight paths with high accuracy.
Automated Flight Data Processing and Coordination: The platform automates the processing of flight data, including flight plans, clearances, and coordination messages. Automated data exchange between different air traffic control units ensures that information flows seamlessly, reducing manual workload and minimizing the risk of errors.
Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS): Saipher ATC replaces traditional paper strips with electronic flight progress strips, digitizing flight data management and enhancing situational awareness. Controllers can easily access, update, and share flight information, leading to more efficient decision-making and coordination.
Conflict Detection and Resolution Assistance: The platform features advanced conflict detection tools that continuously analyze aircraft trajectories to identify potential conflicts. Saipher ATC provides resolution suggestions, such as altitude changes or heading adjustments, allowing controllers to maintain safe separation between aircraft.
Advanced Decision Support Tools: Saipher ATC includes AI-driven decision support tools that assist controllers in managing complex traffic scenarios. The system analyzes historical and real-time data to recommend optimal traffic flow strategies, sequence arrivals and departures, and adjust routes in response to dynamic conditions.
Weather Integration and Impact Analysis: The platform integrates real-time weather data, providing controllers with up-to-date information on conditions such as wind, turbulence, and storms. Saipher ATC’s weather impact analysis helps controllers anticipate how weather changes will affect flight operations, enabling proactive adjustments.
Digital Coordination and Handover Processes: Saipher ATC streamlines the coordination and handover processes between different ATC units, including towers, approach, and en-route control. The digital handover process reduces communication delays and ensures that controllers have all necessary information to manage incoming and outgoing traffic effectively.
Customizable Human-Machine Interface (HMI): The platform’s HMI is highly customizable, allowing controllers to tailor their displays to show the most relevant information for their specific operational needs. The intuitive interface minimizes cognitive load, enhancing controller performance and reducing the potential for errors.
Benefits:
Enhanced Safety: Saipher ATC’s real-time data integration, conflict detection, and decision support tools significantly enhance safety in air traffic control operations. Controllers are equipped with the insights needed to maintain safe aircraft separation and respond quickly to potential issues.
Increased Efficiency: By automating routine tasks such as flight data processing, coordination, and strip management, Saipher ATC reduces the workload on controllers. This automation allows controllers to focus on high-priority tasks, improving overall efficiency and capacity.
Proactive Disruption Management: The platform’s advanced decision support and weather impact analysis enable controllers to proactively manage disruptions, such as rerouting flights during severe weather or adjusting sequences to avoid congestion. This proactive approach minimizes delays and maintains smooth traffic flow.
Improved Situational Awareness: Saipher ATC’s electronic flight strips, real-time data display, and integrated weather monitoring provide controllers with a comprehensive view of the airspace. Enhanced situational awareness leads to more informed decision-making and better coordination between ATC units.
Scalability and Flexibility: Saipher ATC is designed to support a wide range of ATC environments, from high-traffic international airports to regional control centers and remote towers. The platform’s modular architecture allows it to be scaled and customized to meet the specific needs of each ATC facility.
Use Cases:
Control Towers at Major Airports: Saipher ATC supports high-density operations in busy control towers, providing real-time data and decision support to manage complex arrival and departure sequences.
Approach and En-Route Control Centers: The platform enhances coordination between approach and en-route controllers, ensuring safe and efficient handling of aircraft transitions through different airspace sectors.
Remote and Digital Towers: Saipher ATC enables remote tower operations, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for managing air traffic at smaller airports or in areas with low traffic volumes.
Saipher ATC is at the forefront of modern air traffic control solutions, combining advanced automation, data integration, and decision support to enhance the safety and efficiency of ATC operations. Its adaptable architecture and comprehensive feature set make it an essential tool for air traffic controllers worldwide.