India’s SBAS-GAGAN passes final test

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has successfully conducted the Final Acceptance Test of India’s Satellite Based Augmentation System-GAGAN, paving the way for the scheduled commissioning of the system in mid-2013.
GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) is a project jointly undertaken by Airports Authority of India and ISRO in accordance with ICAO’s strategic plan to achieve the smooth transition to satellite based navigation and seamless air traffic management across continents.
GAGAN Final System Acceptance Test (FSAT) was successfully completed on 17 July. The objective of Final System Acceptance Test was to evaluate the system performance and its critical parameters in the integrated live environment using the satellite signals and ground based systems on integrity, accuracy, continuity and availability for aviation use. AAI said the FSAT results have successfully demonstrated that GAGAN signals meet the ICAO SARPS requirements.
25/07/12 Aimee Turner/Air Traffic Management.net

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Categories: airports Jul 2012, Safety Jul 2012