Shaping the future of air traffic management
European aviation aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with an interim goal of 55% reduction by 2030. To achieve this, a fundamental transformation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) is required.
Digitalization is the key, with initiatives like SESAR and technologies like LDACS (L-band Digital Aeronautical Communication) enabling secure and real-time data exchange. This aims to make air traffic more efficient and environmentally friendly thanks to new efficiency-driven, operational ATC concepts, like the four-dimensional (4D) trajectory-based operations concept or sectorless flying.
Rohde & Schwarz is at the forefront of this revolution
Leveraging decades of experience in VHF, UHF, and HF communications, we are actively participating in different development initiatives, including:
- PaWaDacs project: Developing the LDACS avionic demonstrator and demonstrating IP-based LDACS cell handover.
- FCDI: SESAR project enhancing the maturity of LDACS avionic implementation with end-to-end communication tests.
- MIAR: SESAR project demonstrating LDACS-enabled integrated navigation solutions and APNT services through flight trials.
Building on the success of these initiatives, Rohde & Schwarz has taken a significant step forward by designing and implementing an LDACS transceiver demonstrator in the size of an avionic form factor (ARINC 600). This development is a key component of the PaWaDacs project, which is funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
