Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS)
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In order to prevent collisions on the airside movement area, ICAO prescribes
the implementation of an (Advanced) Surface Movement Guidance and Control
System) ‑ (A)SMGCS is a modern control and monitoring system for the guidance of
aircraft on the ground. The solutions offered by Siemens Intelligent Traffic
Systems Airfield meet all legal and operational requirements in this field of
application.
Thanks to sophisticated navigational aids for air traffic control, aircraft can
take off and land under almost all weather conditions. However, when traffic on
the ground is slowed down, high-volume airborne operations are put in jeopardy:
Visibility conditions of less than 350m generally delay aircraft ground
movements and reduce the total capacity of the airport.
This problem has an ideal solution: SMGCS.
SMGS identifies each aircraft, provides continuous surveillance and monitoring
of taxiing traffic; determines conflict-free taxiway routes automatically and
uses visual signals to guide aircraft and vehicles reliably. And in case of
route deviations, it warns pilots or drivers immediately.
The comprehensive SMGCS control and monitoring functionality provides
controllers with tools to enhance airport safety, efficiency and availability ‑
under all visibility conditions.
