ATMACA-SESAR

SESAR3 JU ER2 Project 2024-2026 Air-to-ground communication technology is at the heart of the end-to-end air traffic management concept, which requires the global integration of current, future, and emerging communication networks. The present ATMACA (Air Traffic Management and Communication over ATN/IPS) project addresses an innovative solution enabling effective, seamless, interoperable air-to-ground datalink communication technologies and digital flight monitoring and management environment through aeronautical telecommunication (ATN) based on internet protocol suite (IPS) within all domains of flight. In this frame, ATMACA project aims to support “air-ground integration and autonomy” innovation flagship in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) presenting the strategic roadmaps to achieve SESAR phase D “Digital European Sky” in European ATM Master Plan 2020 edition. ATMACA proposes a beyond state-of-the-art IP-based datalink communication solution by introducing application-layer mobility management for ATN and enabling commercial of-the-shelf equipment. It will also provide a next-generation human-machine interface (HMI) that will process higher-quality data, enable interactions with existing and future aeronautical applications and services, and meet the needs of end-users. ATMACA solution will be validated based on real-time simulations and real-time monitoring tests by considering relevant applicable SESAR key performance areas and indicators as well as industry standards. The consortium consists of a balanced mix of universities and industrial partners (an air navigation service provider, an airline, and a research and consultancy firm specialized in HMI design) to ensure the achievement of the project objectives. The outcomes of the ATMACA project will deliver robust and reliable communication and ATM solutions that serve as a baseline for future ATN and SESAR ATM solutions.