Frequentis.com - News - Singapore Changi Airport is to be equipped with the proven VCS 3020X

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded the contract for the communication part of its new air traffic control system to Frequentis. Thus, Changi Airport, the main airport in Singapore and a major aviation hub in Asia, is to be equipped with a voice communication system and a recording system by Frequentis.

The airport is operated by the CAAS, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, which has now chosen Frequentis, the most experienced voice and data communication manufacturer and leading supplier of integrated solutions, to be the prime contractor for the voice communication system and the recording system. The new air traffic control system of Changi Airport, known as LORADS III (Long Range Radar and Display System) will replace the current system, LORADS II.

New Air Traffic Control System LORADS III
LORADS III will feature state-of-the-art designs and leverage on cutting edge technologies that will enable air traffic controllers to handle increasing air traffic safely beyond the next decade. LORADS III will also employ advanced surveillance and communication technologies to build in tighter safety nets and streamline air traffic management processes.

The most sophisticated communication solution to be supplied by Frequentis will be a future proof, ultra high available mission critical Frequentis VCS 3020X voice switch with more that 100 positions and over 1000 telephone and radio interfaces. The system uses proven technology combined with state of the art IP networking. It is distributed across all sites and interconnected by fibre optics technology. Furthermore, a distributed DIVOS digital voice recording system with more than 1000 duplicated channels and a long term data storage centre will be provided.

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July, 2008

CAAS decided for FREQUENTIS Singapore Changi Airport is to be equipped with the proven VCS 3020X