MARLBORO, Mass., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The first limited production
system of Raytheon Company's Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System
(STARS) early display configuration (EDC) is now in operation for the terminal
radar approach control (TRACON) facility servicing Memphis International
Airport. Initial operational capability was achieved on March 7, 2002 -- six
weeks ahead of schedule.
The STARS EDC is the first step in deployment of the full STARS system
that provides new, high-resolution color displays, and a new emergency back-up
system that will be used in conjunction with the existing automation system.
The EDC will remain in use until the full STARS system replaces the existing
automation system. Memphis joins El Paso and Syracuse International Airports
where controllers have been using the EDC for controlling live air traffic
since January 2000. Currently, the FAA has approved the limited production of
EDC for installation at 13 facilities.
"This operational capability accomplishment highlights that terminal area
modernization efforts continue as planned," said Bill Voss, the director of
the FAA's terminal business service. "The advantage of initially deploying
EDC is that it provides a rapid and easy transition path to full STARS which
is scheduled to enter operational test and evaluation at the end of March
2002."
"Full STARS provides ATC automation for any size facility, as well as new,
high-resolution color displays that are 30 percent larger than the displays
they replace," said Bob Eckel, vice president, air traffic management systems.
"STARS provides high reliability, open architecture design with significant
built-in growth capability that allows for easy and rapid incorporation of new
data processing enhancements and new technologies planned for the terminal
area."
STARS is a joint procurement for the FAA and the Department of Defense
(DoD). Raytheon is under contract to develop and install up to 173 STARS
systems for the FAA and 199 systems for the DoD over the next decade.
With headquarters in Lexington, Mass., Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), is a
global technology leader in defense, government and commercial electronics,
and business and special mission aircraft.
Contact:
Blanche Necessary
202.314.3780
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