This Solution was formerly part of PJ.14-02-04-W1

Europe’s future communications will need to support an increased number of aircraft, new types of manned and unmanned craft, as well as military air traffic. This demands higher datalink communication capacity and better performance than any kind of current communication system. SESAR is focused on developing an air-ground communication infrastructure capable of supporting future air traffic services in addition to flight operations centres (or military wing operations centres). A key part of resilient air-ground communications is the development of a future communications infrastructure (FCI) network infrastructure to support future service concepts and the migration towards internet protocol. The extension of a common, shared, integrated and resilient network infrastructure is necessary to enable SWIM applications and interfaces between all parties, including the military.

Timely access to airspace management data and information services is the first step towards enabling real-time sharing of trajectories in 4D. The SESAR research includes completion of specifications for the FCI network infrastructure in order to support ATN/IPS multilink capability and complete mobility between different datalink systems such as satellite communications (SatCom), LDACS, or AeroMACS. It also addresses civil-military interoperability requirements for ground/ground network interfaces, safety and security requirements. The solution will improve safety and security, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of the overall datalink system through the provision of resilient multilink and mobile communications capabilities to the aircraft.

BENEFITS

Increased cost efficiency, as it enables the flexible choice of the most cost-efficient datalink. This has a positive economic impact on the deployment of the overall future communications system.

Enhanced safety and security as backup A/G datalink options are available in case the primary A/G option is not available or under cyber-attack, hence increasing resilience. The introduction of IP enables the use of advanced cyber-security mechanisms.

Improved interoperability, due to seamless integration of OSI and IPS networks, optional connectivity to Military gateways, and simultaneously supporting for different Airspace Users choices regarding A/G datalink avionics thanks to well-designed ground IP infrastructure.

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