Air traffic control at Ahmedabad airport to be automated

Ahmedabad: As part of the Airport Authority of India’s airport modernisation plan, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport (SVPI) has been chosen as a nodal unit for automation of air traffic control (ATC). The success of the automation process at the airport will be replicated at about 30 other airports across the country.
The automation is a process through which the system automatically picks up data on aircraft movement and processes it for onward communication. Among other things, it helps the controllers in determining the minimum separation distance between aircraft — all in real time.
To put the automation technology in place, the airport authorities are gearing up to begin construction of the new ATC building and a 65-ft-high tower at Ahmedabad. Officials said that for better automation, a good radar is a prerequisite; this will be installed in the new tower.
The automated ATC system, when in place, will reduce the workload of air traffic controllers and improve air safety, besides ensuring hassle-free handling of aircraft movement even in congested airspace.
17/01/11 Satish Jha/Daily News & Analysis

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