Engineering

A critical aspect of air traffic control is the various aircraft navigation and communication systems that use computers, radar, radios, and other instruments and devices to provide guidance to flying aircraft.

The Systems Engineering Unit is responsible for providing consultancy, planning and advice around these different air traffic and navigation systems.

We have four key teams of engineers:

• Communications and Surveillance
• Network development
• Navigation systems
• Aerodrome lighting and power

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Communications and Surveillance

The Communications & Surveillance Engineering Team provides life cycle planning, installation project management, and escalated support for the following systems:

• Primary & Secondary Radar
• Multi-lateration and ADS-B (aircraft surveillance) systems
• Voice Switch communications systems
• Radio communications systems including Radio Links
• Remote Control & Monitoring Systems

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Mt Robertson SSR

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Network development

The Network Development Team is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the networks used by the Air Navigation Service Business using Cisco products for individual systems and Frequentis products for the backbone infrastructure.

We work closely with all aspects of the business to determine requirements and also have strong relationships with New Zealand telecommunication providers.

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Navigation systems

The Airways Navigation Engineering unit carries out life cycle management and support of ground based navigation systems (such as Instrument Landing Systems, Distance Measuring Equipment and Satellite Landing Systems) that support air traffic operations. This includes investigation, system design, specification development and post installation support of new and existing conventional as well as satellite based navigation systems. 

Airways also carries out its own Flight Inspection of the ground based navigational facilities regularly to ensure integrity of its navigational network and that it is maintained to international standards and guidelines.

While the navigation engineering and flight inspection unit mainly support the domestic needs in New Zealand, it also provides consultancy and support for navigation systems for international Air Navigation Service (ANS) providers. 

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Aerodrome lighting and power

The Aerodrome Lighting and Power Team consists of 8 specialist engineers who provide specialist advice, systems planning, design, project management, contract management and also support to the Facilities maintenance teams in the areas of Airfield Lighting, Power Supply and Reticulation, Standby Power Supply, Uninterruptible  Power Supply, Air-conditioning and Building Services. 

 

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