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In 2007 EANS initiated a project on the modernisation of Tallinn Tower operational equipment – Tallinn Tower Modernisation Project; its objective is Tower (as well as Tallinn aerodrome) capacity enhancement and significant improvement of the service quality.
This objective can be achieved through the upgrade of the ATM System and its supporting systems, implementation of automatic data exchange between Tallinn Airport, Approach Unit (APP) unit and other cooperation partners as well as modernisation of TWR workstations and update of operational procedures.
The project covers:
- Traffic coordination system for TWR/APP area of responsibility
- EFSS - Diflis - Electronic Flight Strip System,
- Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System - A-SMGCS (SMR + MLAT)
- Design and Installation of new ergonomic ATCO workstations/consoles;
- Update of working procedures between Tallinn Airport and Estonian ANS
- Personnel training.
Project phases:
Phase I - 2007-2008: Preparation: specification of requirements, preparation of technical descriptions and public procurement procedures;
Phase II – 2008-2010; Tower modernisation: HMI specifications, installation of equipment ( including A-SMGCS Level II), update of procedures and personnel training;
Phase III 2010-2012: Update of the TWR System - adding new functions, upgrading EAVA Simulator by adding ACEMAX functions.
The new Tower System and Surface Movement Guidance and Control System is planned to be put into operation 21 October 2010.
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