Appendix: Training Solutions by SkyRadar

In the remainder of the document we will provide answers to the qualification requirements in Aviation. Aviation Academies, military customers and big universities are ideal users for these environments.

Airports are masterpieces for interplay of various sections. Professional and well trained procedures and escalation routines are essential for secure and effective air traffic.

Various regulators make sure that quality levels are met (i.e. ICAO, IATA and more). International flight and landing rights depend on that.

The brand "SkyRadar" solutions by VentureSkies and its European Partners are fully integrated and have a track record of countless successful implementations all across the globe.

The solutions:

Radar Training Systems

SkyRadar is the global leader in primary and secondary training radars. The radars help Air Traffic Controllers (ATCO) to learn to comprehend, apply and analyze radar technology and in cases of depreciated functionality to rapidly understand the problem and to use workarounds.

The Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) gets a deep understanding of the functionality. They will learn to apply and calibrate them and to understand reasons for system depreciation based on the radar images produced.
The system supports ICAO's qualification requirements ICAO Doc 10057.

All SkyRadar modules operate via browsers and can be accessed remotely. In times like the COVID-19 pandemic, this helps to have lectures continue without interruption. The systems can be integrated in a learning management system to automate learning processes.

SkyRadar's intelligent message queue server (SkyRadar CloudServer) integrates the ARFF, the Aerodrome simulator, the radars and and distributed control system.

Modular Training Radar

SkyRadar developed a radar for in-house and outdoor training. It is perfectly safe for humans. 

The radar is called NextGen 8 GHz Pulse and Doppler Radar. It can come with the following features:

• Datasheet
• FreeScopes (Virtual Control Center) Basic I (basic functionalities including Scopes, STC, FFT etc) with comfortable floating panels
• FreeScopes Basic II (MTI, C-FAR. RCS, Window Functions)
• FreeScopes ATC I 
• Training Docs Basic I
• Articles on the radar
• Articles on FreeScopes Basic I
• Articles on FreeScopes Basic II
• Videos
• We have an extension for AI, not yet included into the products

Aerodrome Simulators / Tower Simulators

SkyRadar's tower simulator is a comprehensive training environment for Air Traffic Controllers ( ATCO) and Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) training. It comprises 3D & 2D Tower and Ground (TWR, GND), En-route (ACC), Approach (APP) and Terminal Maneuvering Area (TMA) operations as well as SMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) and more.

More details in the article: What is an Aerodrome Simulator, a Tower Simulator and a Radar Simulator?

Selection details under: What makes a great Tower Simulator and Radar Simulator?

General Airport Personnel can be trained on airport procedures like receiving clearance from controllers to enter or cross a runway or taxiway. 

The solution is based on the most up-to-date legislation and requirements by ICAO, EUROCONTROL and under the rules of the National Regulations (ICAO Documents, Annexes) and CNS / ATM Standards and recommendations; complemented by valuable educational tools for high training efficiency. The solution represents an operational ATC / ATM System connected to a powerful simulator.

To allow to practice modern requirements as e.g. given by EUROCONTROL SESAR, the solution allows to switch each working position between the roles of ACC, APP, TWR, Supervisor, Pseudopilot. So the complete air traffic workflow (ACC-APP-TWR) can be trained. Also, roles like the flexible attribution of “virtual control centers” to flexibly respond on peaks as required in the EUROCONTROL Single European Sky legislation can be implemented.

The strong points:

• Fully operational ATC System where the inputs (SDPS, RDPS) have been replaced by simulated inputs. The simulated inputs can be mixed with real traffic and weather data. ARTISYS’ operational VCS system is used for communication between Pseudo-pilots and the Controller Working Positions. Data communication is standardized (e.g., ASTERIX protocol).
• The system can be connected to existing operational systems and models at the client side through standard ATC protocols. The solution follows an open system architecture. The customer is not locked in to a proprietary architecture.

Detailed Explainer Video:

Rescue Oriented Video:

Military-oriented Video:

Documents, References and Certifications to download

• Article: What is an Aerodrome Simulator, a Tower Simulator and a Radar Simulator?
• Article: What makes a great Tower Simulator
• Schematic Overview Brochure
• Overview Brochure for experts, showing the modules
• Professional Aviation Voice Communication System (VCS) for communication between pilots, controllers, rescue teams etc

Certifications to download:

• Certification for the EUROCONTROL Space by the Czech CAA
• ISO 9000 Certification by TÜV Süd from the development, project & design, installation, repair and maintenance, repairs and design changes of ATC-related software (operational and simulation)
• Detailed Information on Compliance with relevant Standards and Regulations (Radar & Tower Simulator)

Monitoring System

SkyRadar's Monitoring Training System for ATSEP. It trains ATSEP on rapidly locating errors or points of system degradation, on rapidly fixing them and keeping downtimes short.

The system includes a pedagogically enhanced monitoring environment.

It connects to the various training laboratories by SkyRadar including

• the 8 GHz Training Radar, motor and server
• the Radar and Tower simulator
• simulated ATC environments, individually available for each student
• a representative hardware infrastructure
• technical training labs, enabling to set up a monitoring system and to train error fixing