ROMEO5 Ground
Flight Information Display
and Situational Awareness
for ATC and AFIS
Data is received from ADS-B, with one or more antennas deployed as needed to ensure optimal coverage. Signals are merged to enhance accuracy. Additionally, browser based access to the FID allows for monitoring and information retrieval away from operational positions.
The FID runs on a single, pre-configured standalone small form factor PC, which can be connected to a monitor of your choice. Multiple FID units can be provided for redundancy.
ROMEO5 Ground is also offered with optional cloud-based data feeds, ensuring multiple layers of redundancy and enhanced data validation for the FID. Further information is available on request.
Targets and Labels
Romeo5 Ground accurately positions aircraft on the airport map and generates labels containing the callsign or registration. It differentiates arrivals, departures, and ground vehicles. For departures, the label includes the aircraft’s wake turbulence category, as provided by ADS-B, to support vortex separation for consecutive departures. Additionally, it identifies traffic squawking emergency codes.
To prevent overlap, labels are automatically positioned using an intelligent label avoidance algorithm. To further enhance situational awareness, Romeo5 Ground includes a speed vector indicating the aircraft’s projected position in 30 seconds.
Control Elements
The system incorporates a range of intuitive control elements, aligning with best practices in the industry, SMAS and SAI regulations. Users have the capability to zoom the map and labels independently, providing a customisable display that caters to specific operational requirements.
The system also prioritises contrast for optimal visibility, ensuring that displayed information remains clear and discernible in various ambient lighting conditions. In instances where multiple antennas and/or cloud are deployed, the system allows for seamless antenna selection, providing flexibility and control over the data sources used for enhanced precision.
Lists
Romeo5 Ground includes listing functionalities to integrate non-equipped vehicles into the operational picture. Additionally, it automatically lists the callsigns of all equipped ground vehicles upon entering any runway.
Safety nets
Romeo5 Ground includes relevant alerts, such as runway occupancy, ground vehicles entering into the runway, excessive speed on the taxiway, collision alert when aircraft are taking off or landing on a runway occupied by ground vehicles, etc. The deployment level is customisable based on client requirements.
Maps and Layers
The mapping functionality within Romeo5 Ground is designed to align with the stringent standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance in displaying critical flight information. During the design phase, we offer a high degree of customisation, empowering them to tailor the map orientation to either the North or align it with the perspective as seen from the tower window. This adaptability caters to individual preferences, providing a client- centric interface for enhanced operational efficiency.
Moreover, during design, the system offers comprehensive customisation options, enabling clients to personalise maps by incorporating essential details such as gates, names on the TWYs, stand numbers, relevant buildings, etc.
Romeo5 Ground further enhances its versatility with the integration of customisable layers. Users can selectively activate or deactivate layers to display different elements, such as Low Visibility Procedures. This layering capability ensures that the displayed information is contextually relevant and aligns precisely with the operational needs of the users.