EADS Secure Networks - Digital Radio Communications for Airports

It takes teamwork to prepare aircraft at the rapid rate demanded by today's busy airports. Airport staff need reliable, fully featured communications to keep things running smoothly and securely. Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) is the answer, and EADS Secure Networks is the leading manufacturer of digital PMR for airports.

EADS' voice and data applications are built for the different job functions within aviation, improving the turnaround time of the airplanes on the ground. Only EADS offers systems based on the two leading digital standards, TETRA and TETRAPOL.

END-TO-END ENCRYPTION AND CODED SIGNAL

The coded signal of digital systems provides an excellent protection against eavesdropping. Adding end-to-end encryption will satisfy even the most security conscious organisation. Digital radio signals are also more robust than analogue signals, delivering more reliable voice and data transmissions.

ROBUST HANDHELD RADIOS OFFER STATE-OF-THE-ART FEATURES

Tough EADS handheld radios offer state-of-the-art features, including full duplex communication, integrated GPS, WAP and Java support. All this is in addition to standard functions, such as group communication, individual communication, emergency calls and direct (walky-talky) mode.

SMOOTH MIGRATION FROM LEGACY SYSTEMS

A smooth transition from existing communication systems is essential for the successful introduction of a digital radio network. EADS systems can be integrated with analogue radio systems to provide a hassle-free migration path. Sharing resources securely generates added revenues.

EADS systems allow different organisations to use the same physical network while maintaining their privacy through the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This enables airports to generate extra revenue by selling space on the network to third parties without compromising security.

FLIGHT NUMBER ORIENTED DIALLING

Flight number-oriented dialling delivers rapid communications with a team involved in the turnaround of an aircraft on the ground, without the need to know a team member's name or number.

Personnel simply call the flight number and the system sets up a call to the right team. This feature can even include people on the fixed telephone network or a connection to the airport operational database.

SMS-BASED DISPATCH SYSTEMS

Short text messages are used to dispatch, accept, confirm or refuse routine tasks, such as co-ordinating passenger buses or maintenance jobs.

SMS uses less capacity in the network, as well as eliminating some of the problems of delivering voice messages in a noisy environment.

SMS-BASED DATABASE QUERIES AND AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION

Flight-relevant data can be requested from the AODB, such as the plane type or number of passengers.

Automatic vehicle location allows dispatchers to track the position of resources and choose the optimum team for forthcoming jobs.

RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)

RFID can be used for guard supervision systems and gate entry control. The technology promises a significant efficiency boost in areas such as baggage reconciliation, catering and operational supervision.

IN-HOUSE COVERAGE SUPERVISION SYSTEM

Large airport terminals need a comprehensive indoor antenna cabling system, including automatic testing to ensure full service and full security.

WORLD-LEADING PROVIDER OF LAND MOBILE RADIO AND DIGITAL RADIO

EADS digital radio systems are installed at airports in Beijing, Berlin Schönefeld, Berlin Tegel, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Jinan, Paris and Zurich.

Analogue trunked radio networks have been implemented at the following airports: Amsterdam, Berlin Schönefeld, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Frankfurt-Hahn, Geneva, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich and Zurich.

EADS Secure Networks is a world-leading provider of PMR, also called Land Mobile Radio (LMR). EADS' integrated solutions serve organisations as diverse as police forces, fire brigades, military forces, transport companies, airports and industry.

EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The group generated revenues of €34.2 billion in 2005 and employed a workforce of about 113,000.