Safedock X - Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System

Safedock Advanced Visual Docking Guidance Systems (A-VDGS) provide active guidance to pilots to support safe, efficient, and precise automated aircraft parking during virtually all operating conditions.

Automation creates a safer operation by reducing the opportunity for error, and speeds up the docking process. Aircraft are parked faster in all kinds of weather conditions, fuel burn and emissions are reduced and ground crew can focus on preparing the aircraft for departure.

ADB SAFEGATE’s Safedock X is a new generation A-VDGS which combines cutting-edge surveillance technologies, modern display capabilities and advanced integration to ensure safe docking in all weather conditions and bring fully automated airport apron management a step closer to reality.

The Safedock X pairs ADB SAFEGATE’s infrared laser and 3D scanning technology with a radar sensor for unrivaled performance in low visibility conditions. Safety is improved by the scanner’s ability to detect objects as small as 30 cm by 30 cm by 30cm on the apron that could damage aircraft and by monitoring approach accuracy as aircraft enter the gate to avoid accidents and delays. [func-read-more]

The most advanced Safedock model available, the Safedock X displays more information in more ways than ever before. A high-resolution full color display offers unprecedented clarity for both pilots and ground staff.

The new display can share more information to meet any apron management task, making it a key element in support of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), helping reduce delays and shorten gate turns. Safedock X can also support separate displays for air and ground crews, while a Mobile Operator Panel (MOP) offers improved situational awareness and flexibility for ground handlers.

When integrated with the Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) the Safedock X acts as an A-SMGCS sensor to eliminate black spots near terminal buildings, providing greater situational awareness and accurate turn predictability. The system alerts controllers when a parking aircraft obstructs the taxiway, helping to prevent tail collisions. The system also detects pushbacks and alerts controllers to help prevent unauthorized movements.

In addition to increased safety and performance benefits, Safedock X offers a low cost of ownership. With superior reliability and lifecycle costs, Safedock X has onboard preventive maintenance tools to minimize downtime. It also incorporates methods to manage heat efficiently, giving long component and system life, particularly in hot climates.

Safedock X is maneuvered by Fixed Operator Panel 2 (FOP2) as standard or by Mobile Operator Panel (MOP) as an extra feature.

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