Denmark gets new air-traffic trainer. (Tech Talk).Denmark's air-traffic controllers air-traffic controller air n → aiguilleur m du ciel air-traffic controller air n → Fluglotse m have a new training system that they hail as one of the most advanced simulators in the world today. The simulator (1) Software that enables the execution of an application written for a different computer environment. Same as emulator. (2) Software that models the interactions of hypothetical or real-world objects or business processes. is located at Denmark's Civil Aviation Administration Academy at Kastrup Kastrup is a suburb of Copenhagen, located on the east coast of Amager in the municipality of Tårnby. Kastrup is best known as the site of Copenhagen Airport. In Danish the airport is often called Kastrup Lufthavn (Kastrup Airport) or Airport in Copenhagen. It includes both radar and tower-training simulations. The radar simulation includes 34 controller and pseudo-pilot positions. The towers simulations consists of a three-dimensional tower. Other features include a 270 degrees front projection and three-meter screens. The center also has five two-dimensional tower trainers. Raytheon Canada Ltd. developed the technology. The company has a contract for a similar system in Indonesia. An earlier generation of Denmark's simulator is in use at more than 40 locations worldwide, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Raytheon. |
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