Iris Communication Tool

Based on expertise of Aeronautical Digital Communications (ADC) Group of University of Salzburg / Computer Sciences Institute a special demonstration environment based on simulations and advanced graphics will be developed and delivered to ESA for the purpose of demonstrating the principal functionality and benefits of future digital aeronautical satellite communications between aircraft and air traffic controllers and between crew and airline/airport via a dedicated communication satellite. The principal functionality and benefits of future digital aeronautical satellite communications will be demonstrated by a simulation / visualisation of a generic Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) work station, generic cockpit displays, an overview of the areas of satellite beam coverage and a generic visualisation of the data link between Air Traffic Control Center, satellite ground station, future ESA/Iris satellite, aircraft (forward link) and the corresponding reverse link. To provide ESA/ESTEC IRIS Team with an advanced tool to demonstrate the benefits of future aeronautical satellite communications (ESA/Iris Project) to the aviation stake holders.