DFS, Rohde & Schwarz complete nationwide radio modernisation programme with approx. 4000 air traffic control radios
Rohde & Schwarz has announced the completion of the Radio Site Upgrade and Modernisation programme with DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH for all aircraft flying in German airspace. The programme entails radio modernisation, Germany-wide with approx. 4000 radios at nearly 100 radio sites, connected to the four large area control centres and 15 international airports operated by DFS.
The field-proven Rohde & Schwarz air traffic control (ATC) turnkey solution enables safe and efficient airspace operations.
“Having a partner like Rohde & Schwarz by our side throughout the entire project duration of multiple years is of great importance, as the company is very reliable. Their experts show the utmost technical understanding, and the company overall has an extraordinary depth of development, production and roll-out capability of turnkey systems,” Verena Becker, DFS project manager RASUM 8,33, explains. “The communication with the trusting and supportive team, was always constructive and goal-oriented and made it a pleasure working with Rohde & Schwarz all the way from system design to implementation and commissioning.”
Marius Munstermann, vice president ATC at Rohde & Schwarz concludes, “Together, as a joint team, we mastered the high technical and operational requirements of the German airspace. As a technology leader with turnkey solutions, the portfolio of Rohde & Schwarz features long service life, sustainability and high system availability and low probability of failure. This project is another example of collaboration in our decade-long and trusted partnership with DFS.”
Established 90 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has been committed to technical improvement. With its solutions and products, the technology company enables industry and government customers to ensure a safer and connected world.
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