CERTIUM VCS - Voice system for air traffic control

Secure and reliable voice communications for safe skies

CERTIUM VCS - Voice system for air traffic control
CERTIUM VCS - voice system for air traffic control
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CERTIUM VCS - Voice system for air traffic control
CERTIUM VCS voice communications system for air traffic control
CERTIUM VCS voice communications system for air traffic control
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CERTIUM VCS - Voice system for air traffic control
CERTIUM VCS in Munich tower
CERTIUM VCS in Munich tower
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CERTIUM VCS architecture
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CERTIUM VCS intuitive GUI
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Key facts

  • Future ready full IP communications system
  • Decentralized architecture for maximum reliability
  • Centralized management for optimal maintenance
  • Quad-redundancy for ATC grade reliability
  • Security-by-design architecture for operational safety
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The most innovative full IP based VCS on the market

CERTIUM VCS utilizes all benefits of IP technology 

CERTIUM VCS is a quad-redundant, IP based voice communications system that integrates perfectly into the entire CERTIUM portfolio for safe, secure and efficient airspace operations. It combines a state-of-the-art, flexible and resilient IP based architecture with strong security mechanisms. It is flexible enough for both small towers and nationwide systems with multiple area control centers and hundreds of controller working positions. CERTIUM VCS has advanced functions that can support remote digital tower systems or connect area control centers to virtual centers for quick and flexible transfers between centers and even countries.

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Features & benefits

Full IP architecture

The flexibility, redundancy and security of IP technology makes it the worldwide basis for state-of-the-art communications systems. Rohde & Schwarz was one of the manufacturers to use this powerful technology in the fully IP based CERTIUM VCS system. The IP network is at the heart of the VCS solution. It connects all components together. The distributed architecture has great resiliency options.

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Security by design

Secure VCS for critical infrastructure

The extensive experience at Rohde & Schwarz in developing critical infrastructure systems was used in the implementation of CERTIUM VCS systems. The level of security is in line with the recommendations in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) and the Eurocontrol VOTE Security Handbook.

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Quad-redundant

ATC grade resilience for uninterrupted system operation

Safe airspace requires steady and uninterrupted communications between pilots and controllers, even during unforeseen events such natural catastrophes. Rohde & Schwarz included unique mechanisms in the VCS system for outstanding availability even with multiple outages. This increases airspace safety and security.

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Intuitive GUI

Easy operation for air traffic controllers

The well-structured and clear user interface simplifies work for air traffic controllers. The screen is organized into functional areas. Color coded displays inform controllers about the status of radio resources, the number of controllers connected to those resources, the receive signal strength and the best signal selection. Audio management, obtain more information about the radio or reconfigure the frequency.

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Trusted partner

Extensive support over the entire lifecycle

R&S supports customers throughout the entire lifecycle, starting with system engineering though implementation and training to professional service level agreements.

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Available options

Controller working positions
Product
Description
R&S®GB5400 Controller working positions, Front view
R&S®GB5400
Description

Standard Controller Working Position

R&S®GB5450, Front view
R&S®GB5450
Description

Compact Controller Working Position

Servers
Product
Description
R&S®DB5400 VCMS server, Front view
R&S®DB5400
Description

VCS control and monitoring server

R&S®RS5400 Radio server, Front view
R&S®RS5400
Description

Radio Server

R&S®VS5400 telephony server, Front view
R&S®VS5400
Description

Telephony Server

Gateways
Product
Description
CERTIUM Gateways/R&S®GW5410, Front view
R&S®GW5410
Description

Radio gateways

R&S®GW5420 and R&S®GW5430 telephony gateways, Front view
R&S®GW5420
Description

Telephony gateways

Front view
R&S®GW5440
Description

Universal media gateway

R&S®GW5450 VCS gateway, Front view
R&S®GW5450
Description

VCS gateways

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References
References

ATC customers around the world trust our proven VCS solutions.

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