Datalink Testing & Simulation
Full range of ground and airborne digital communications systems
Testing datalink in just a few clicks
POCKET is a light datalink test set for verifying VHF datalink connectivity and ADS-B function. It is used to quickly test one aircraft or one ground installation at a time, and is portable to facilitate use at various locations. POCKET is designed for short-range testing in the field. Its compact design and easy-to-use interface make it ideal for maintenance operations.
POCKET tests every component of the datalink communication chain on-board aircraft, from the VHF data radio and communications router to the display, flight management system and other peripherals used for ATC and AOC communications. It also tests every constituent of the ground infrastructure, from the ground station and CSP network to the ATC and AOC centers.
Why use POCKET?
Verify whether datalink is working in just a few clicks
Test datalink from inside the maintenance hangar and within the cockpit
Simplify test process: 1-person maintenance operation
Reduce the number of pilot reports generated
Eliminate need to connect to operational VHF networks
Verify your ATSU/CMU or VDR firmware update
2 hours battery life
Short-range testing
Rugged case
Light and portable
Protocols
ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System)
VDL Mode 2 (VHF Digital Link Mode 2)
ATN (Aeronautical Telecommunications Network)
CPDLC (Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication)
ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast)
STC for CPDLC operations
Retrofiting Commercial, Regional and Business Jets for EU Regulation 2015/310
Modeling and testing data link technologies in a highly realistic environment
DREAM is the most advanced solution on the market for data link communications testing and modeling. DREAM is used in support of Europe and US datalink capacity evaluations and deployment planning as well as by major aircraft manufactures to improve validation activities.
Why use DREAM?
Verify whether datalink is working in just a few clicks
Test datalink from inside the maintenance hangar and within the cockpit
Simplify test process: 1-person maintenance operation
Reduce the number of pilot reports generated
Eliminate need to connect to operational VHF networks
Verify your ATSU/CMU or VDR firmware update
How does it work?
DREAM is a versatile and fully automated platform for enterprise-wide modeling and testing of wireless data communications systems used for CNS/ATM.
With an unrivaled level of realism and sophistication, it models large portions of airspaces, involving thousands of moving aircraft exchanging data with ATC or airline systems through widely-deployed ground infrastructures – all in a fully-controlled lab environment.
The model can also connect with real aircraft and ground equipment to put technologies and systems to the test in their targeted operational conditions.
A highly representative operational test environment ensures technologies and equipment are sufficiently mature prior to industrialization and large-scale deployment.
Communications functions
VDL Mode 2 (VHF Digital Link Mode 2)
ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System)
ATN (Aeronautical Telecommunications Network)
Air Traffic Services: CPDLC, ADS-C, DCL, D-ATIS, D-TAXI, i4D
Airline applications: OOOI, weather, position, engine and maintenance reports, flight-plan updates
All-in-one, end-to-end test bench for datalink
With the growing use of digital communications technologies for safety-critical applications in the aviation industry comes the need for robust testing campaigns. Reliable, versatile, and independent testing tools have become essential for all organizations involved in the deployment and operation of ground and airborne architectures. PEER is the industry-wide reference test bench for datalink communications. It offers means to significantly increase efficiency and reduce cost of integration, validation, certification, and maintenance activities.
Why use PEER?
Independently validate your CPDLC services
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Compensate for lack of VDL2 or ATN networks
Reduce flight testing campaigns for datalink
Investigate recurring data link service issues
Compensate for lack of VDL2 or ATN networks
Reduce flight testing campaigns for datalink
Investigate recurring data link service issues
A suite of high-quality test systems
PEER emulates complex ground datalink infrastructures and numerous aircraft operating any ATC and AOC application using ACARS, VDL2 and ATN communications. PEER provides complete means for testing data link services such as FANS1/A, ATN B1 and future ATN B2 services. It is used by numerous aircraft manufacturers in support of EASA airworthiness approval and interoperability testing of CPDCL aircraft installations.
PEER smoothly integrates your development environment and drastically increases engineering teams’ productivity. The platform, designed for non-experts, integrates automation capabilities and user-friendly graphical interfaces that abstract all low-level details.
Protocols
VDL Mode 2 (VHF Digital Link Mode 2)
ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System)
ATN (Aeronautical Telecommunications Network)
CPDLC (Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication)
ADS-C (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract)
AOC Applications
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for CPDLC operations
Retrofiting Commercial, Regional and Business Jets for EU Regulation 2015/310
Retrofiting aircraft with datalink capability
EU Regulation 2015/310 amending Regulation 29/2009
Quoting EUROCONTROL: “Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 lays down requirements for the coordinated introduction of data link services based on air-ground point-to-point data communications.”
The regulation, and associated amendments, forces CPDLC operations for all aircraft flying airspace of all EU countries above FL 285.
As of new, all aircraft are concerned with this regulation. This is the reason why retrofit is needed for a number of airlines.
Can I run an STC for CPDLC when no datalink is available?
Yes. At locations where no VHF connectivity is available, POCKET acts as a Datalink Service Provider and generates VHF signals recognized by aircraft’ avionics, as any standard “base station” from SITA or ARINC network would do.
Once VHF connectivity is established with aircraft – ACARS POA or VDL Mode 2 connectivity – POCKET advertises ATN support.
A cockpit-initiated CM LOGON procedure can then be executed, and further PM-CPDLC exchanges can take place.
This is useful at Europe locations where VHF connectivity is not available (few sites remain uncovered), or when you run your
Can I use POCKET to test more than just CPDLC?
Yes. POCKET allows you to test CPDLC and other ICAO applications (such as CM or AFN, and ADS-C), but also to check Airline Operational Communications (AOC) and even aircraft ADS-B capability.
Can I use POCKET to test CPDLC when SITA or ARINC connectivity is available?
Yes. POCKET can establish a CPDLC communication with your aircraft even at locations where VHF communication is available, i.e. when your aircraft is in line of sight of an operational VHF Ground Station (VGS).
How does POCKET recognize my aircraft?
When started, i.e. tuned on a given frequency and directed to operate on a given mode – VDL2 or ACARS POA – POCKET automatically “listens” the frequency to “discover” aircraft in visibility.
When your aircraft shows on the list, just pick it up to initiate communications:
However, this discovery procedure may take little time. For those in a hurry, just declare your aircraft as a “known” aircraft (a communication with it will then first be attempted):
The only information you need are aircraft’ registration and 24 bits ICAO addresses.
Can I use POCKET to test FANS-1A CPDLC ?
Yes. POCKET supports both FANS-1A (i.e. non ATN) and FANS B (i.e. ATN) communications.
When you wish to FANS-A1 check your aircraft, including AFN and CPDLC application, the only thing you have to do before initiating your test session is turn the ATN off.
This is useful when operated fleet only flies US airspace, or any other airspace where ATN is not operational.
Can I test CPDLC communications with any ATC Centre ?
Yes. POCKET is preconfigured with most common operational ATC Centres (FANS 1A and FANS B).
Yet, if you want to exercise aircraft communications with an ATC Centre not yet declared in POCKET, just update the configuration file with desired information, and rerun!
Does POCKET supports multiple ACARS and/or VDL2 frequencies?
Yes. POCKET includes supports for all known operational frequencies:
And if one is of no use for you, just turn it off!
Can both ACARS and CPDLC communications be tested ?
Yes. POCKET supports communications both ICAO applications (CM, CPDLC and ADS-C) and Airlines applications:
