ODS Open Platform is a framework for developing and maintaining Human-Machine Interfaces for safety-critical applications.

ODS Open Platform has been in active use since 2013 in air traffic Controller Working Positions (CWPs) running systems for safety-critical queue management and demand-performance prediction in the United Kingdom, Canada, Turkey, People’s Republic of China, and Vietnam.

Designed for developing modern graphical user interfaces for CWPs, ODS Open Platform provides unprecedented flexibility throughout the entire software lifecycle. Supporting safety-critical applications, the platform can drive significant savings in lifecycle costs through the use of pre-built modules, automated functions, open interfaces, and automated regression testing.

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Exploring the Future of Controller Workstations 

What does the controller working position (CWP) of tomorrow look like? In a joint initiative between Frequentis Orthogon, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and the University of Osnabrück, named ENVISION, innovative ideas took shape in a hands-on workshop — resulting in a prototype enriched with real-time conflict detection, dynamic weather visualisation, and a forward-thinking design. 

Watch the videos below to discover how research, development, and industry expertise are coming together to shape the next generation of air traffic control.