b'18 AUS | DAL | IND AIRFIELD SAFETYCenteno also shares that this initiativeCenteno reports that ADS-B technologyand it makes it more challenging for [air highlights the importance of DAL investinghelps controllers avoid potential incursionstraffic controllers] to operate the airport, in infrastructure to support futureand improves traffic flow. We are alwayshe says. technological advancements. Dontlooking for opportunities to be moreLike AUS, the Indiana airport installed hesitate to invest in infrastructure, heefficient and effective, he says.FlightLine from uAvionix. Berlen reports recommends. Consider technologies thatthat INDs installation went fairly quickly, allow for expansion and integration withIND Invests and the airport facilitated the contractors other systems because there are thingsin Supplemental Tech work to ensure it went smoothly. We you can build on as new technologyAt Indianapolisunderstand the importance of having this becomes available when youve alreadyInternational Airportsystem operational, he says. ADS-B is a got a foundation in place. (IND), airfield visibilitygreat enhancement for the overall safety Before June 27, air traffic controllersis challenged by theof the airport.had to rely solely on visual observationssize of the nearly 2,800 acres of airfield,Working with IND, uAvionix identified to understand ground activities, he adds.hosting sites with good sight lines to the Now were using this technology (ADS-B)the location of the 348-foot control towerrunway, and then used existing information to improve overall safety, and systems likeKEITH BERLEN technology infrastructure to install the this will increase situational awareness,and inclement weather conditions. And sometimes the issuestechnology. Multiple passive receivers are which is a huge win for the aviationinstalled at the airport, collecting data in system.compound one another. Keith Berlen, senior director of Operations and Publicthe cloud, explains Cyriel Kronenburg, vice Watkins and Centeno agree that theSafety, notes that the air traffic controlpresident at uAvionix. The technology is ADS-B technology will positively impacttower is 1.8 miles from INDs crosswindscalable and depicts all airfield traffic on a on airfield operations at DAL. Its digitalrunwaya difficult distance to see fromdisplay in the control tower. eyes on the ground now, which allows foreven on a clear day. About 20 days a year,We did a lot of runs with our vehicle real-time notification and communicationthe tower will actually be up in the clouds,transponders to make sure every back to the tower, Watkins remarks. BLAST-SAFERUNWAY CONSTRUCTION WORK?JET BLAST DEFLECTORFAA & ETL APPROVED!How will you handle your Runway Safety Plan?NAC covers it! Our experienced certified airportSafety Plan Requirements planners will work with yourFAA Certified Products contractors to make sure theyre (many sold to contractors following FAA standards. Dont do not qualify) risk getting your project delayed or shut down for non-compliance.Placement DetailsCall NAC today.Every product sold is 100% functionally tested prior to shippingMBE - State of Florida Certified Business EnterpriseWWW.TRANSPO.COM/AIRPORTS www.airportnac.com727.538.8744info@airportnac.comISO 9001-2023 Certified for its Quality Management Systems in design, manufacture and supply.800-321-7870INFO@TRANSPO.COM Copyright2024 Neubert Aero Corp. October 2024AirportImprovement.com'