BEST Tower simulation systems are suitable for all tower
training. In addition to an area surveillance display the 2D solution provides
a plan view of the airfield and the associated hold points, stop
bars and stands. It accurately maps the ground movements of
aircraft and vehicles along the taxiways, aprons and runways. An
underlying ATC model ensures realistic performance within the
ground area. This includes rates of acceleration/deceleration,
braking performance, engine start-up times, and correct take off
interval based on wake vortex ratings. The 2D display is not
simply a ground radar view of the airfield; it also displays
airborne traffic flying the circuits configured for the airfield so
that the ground controller has visibility of operations immediately
above and in close proximity to the airfield. A touch screen
lighting panel is used to control all lights on the airfield other
than those on aircraft/vehicles and the apron floodlights.
The 3D solution
provides a view from the tower out over the airfield. In its
simplest form the display could be a single high definition flat
screen display, and in its most complex form provides a 360°
uninterrupted view from the tower using front or rear projection
onto a polycarbonate screen. A multitude of solutions somewhere
between the simplest and most complex offerings are available. This
allows Micro Nav to supply the 3D solution that is precisely
tailored to the customer's requirement.