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ICAO 10057 mandates hands-on ATSEP training in System Monitoring & Control (SMC). Learn how aviation academies can implement compliant, high-quality training.

ICAO Doc 10057 establishes strict requirements for NAVAIDS training, emphasizing taxonomy Level 3 and above, meaning applied learning through simulation and hands-on exercises is essential.

Reliable communication (COM) systems are the backbone of Air Traffic Control (ATC), ensuring seamless interaction between pilots, controllers, and ATSEP personnel. These systems encompass VHF, UHF, HF, voice-over-IP (VoIP), and data-link technologies, all essential for safe and efficient air traffic management.

Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of aviation infrastructure. Their training must comply with ICAO Doc 10057, which mandates high taxonomy levels (typically Level 3 and above) for applied learning. Many traditional training programs fail to meet these requirements, focusing on theoretical instruction rather than practical, hands-on experience.

This article describes how to insure compliance with ICAO Doc 10057 by integrating SkyRadar’s hands-on ATSEP Surveillance Qualification tools for Levels 3, 4, and 5.

Training in electronic warfare and radar technology has evolved significantly. For military academies and defense institutions, the ability to combine live radar systems, digital signal processing, and advanced countermeasure algorithms within a single, integrated environment is crucial. SkyRadar’s open and flexible training solutions offer just that, enabling a seamless blend of simulation and live experimentation. This approach not only provides a comprehensive pathway from basic training to advanced research but also supports concurrent learning, distance education, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI. This article explores how SkyRadar’s solutions are redefining defense training and education, providing the tools needed to prepare military personnel for the challenges of modern electronic warfare.

As electronic warfare (EW) becomes increasingly central to modern defense strategies, military academies and training centers must equip their students with the skills to defend critical systems against sophisticated electronic attacks. SkyRadar’s FreeScopes ATC Disturbance Filtering and Analysis I is specifically designed to meet this need, offering an advanced suite of tools to detect and counter various forms of radar jamming and deception. This software extension is targeted at military training institutions focused on developing proficiency in electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) for air traffic control (ATC) systems.

SkyRadar's FreeScopes platform offers a range of distinctive advantages and unique characteristics that make it an ideal choice for educational institutions and training programs focused on radar technology and signal processing.

The new Air Traffic Safety Electronics Journal is out. The Journal evaluates the Opportunities of Threats of AI to the Aviation sector with contributions from Adeyinka Olumuyiwa Qsunwusi, Sallami Chougdali and Sam Mahlangu. Ulrich Scholten and Dennis Vasilev discuss ATSEP training and changing roles in the light of connected, automated systems and emerging AI.