focus – the electronic flight strip system
focus is available in two versions – a low-cost but high-performance solution (focus SE) especially designed for regional and smaller airports and a highly configurable, multi working position solution (focus) designed for larger airports.
focus SE
- is an intuitive HMI and allows an easy transition from paper strips
- optimally supports the handling of VFR traffic by using an internal data base
- allows an easy connection to airport billing systems and thus avoids time-consuming manual data transfer and media disruptions
focus
- is an intuitive HMI and allows an easy transition from paper strips
- displays all traffic information on a single display (IFR, VFR, ground movements, conflicts, …)
- offers versatile coordination and handover functionality
- is adapted to the specific needs of each single working position
- reduces the risk of incidents and accidents by giving warning
- supports all functions for arrival/departure/surface management systems
- uses information from various systems (docking guidance system, stand planning system, …)
- is completely modular and extendable by using all advantages of the A-CDM platform
- has been proven in operation for many years
Each working position at towers of larger airports has different operational requirements and the airports have their own individual demands. focus covers all these aspects to assist each controller optimally. It is extremely flexible due to the modular design and can be easily adapted. focus is based on 20 years of experience with research, design and development of human machine interfaces for air traffic control.
A new Aerodrome Controller HMI of focus developed in cooperation with DFS, delair and the Institute of Ergonomics of the Technical University Darmstadt has been honoured with two design awards (iF and red dot).