ANSPs are on their way to adapting their operational communications systems to digital technology. The successful introduction of powerful digital services and infrastructures will fuel the digital transformation needed to cope with the challenges that come with increased airspace usage.
ATC voice communications are a crucial first step to the overall digitalization of ATM. Because it involves mission-critical real-time traffic, migrating from analog to digital VoIP is a challenging process. To eliminate risks to operational continuity and quality, thorough planning and execution is a must.
The migration journey should start with a clear vision of the destination, and the target IP architecture should be well understood from the outset. Otherwise, ANSPs risk overspending, unnecessary complexity or unpleasant functional restrictions. When replacing ground communications systems such as radios or VCS, it is essential to have a comprehensive long-term plan of how the digital infrastructure will evolve. This ensures future-proof investments because …