ITT Corp. [ITT] has been awarded a contract to supply a turnkey Air Traffic Control (ATC) solution for the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at their new operational airbase.
ITT will supply a turnkey ATC solution, including: a Terminal Air Surveillance Radar (TASR) providing enhanced primary and secondary surveillance capabilities; a suite of Navigational Aids, Communications, Training, Logistics Support and the establishment of a third line depot facility in Oman to support the RAFO objective for long-term self- sufficiency and growth.
ITT’s solution provides commonality with its existing ATC systems in Oman, maximizing the RAFO’s operational efficiency and performance while minimizing total cost of ownership. The ATC solution for the Airfield will be delivered in late 2011.
“This contract demonstrates the confidence that the Royal Air Force of Oman has in ITT radar technologies,” ITT Electronic Systems President, Chris Bernhardt, said. “ITT is committed to providing the RAFO with beneficial solutions for navigation and situational awareness.”
ITT’s TASR is next-generation air traffic control radar used to identify, sequence, and separate participating aircraft; provide final approach guidance, guidance through air defense corridors and zones; and coordinate aircraft identification. These services are provided in all types of weather. The TASR–available in fixed, transportable or fully mobile configurations–provides Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) capability which includes Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR).