AMHSGATE – MULTI-PROTOCOL GATEWAY

Copperchase Common Gateway (CCG) for ATS Messaging

The Copperchase AMHSGATE is a high-performance multi-protocol message gateway that conforms to the ICAO ATN SARPs for AMHS applications and, more specifically, to the AFTN/AMHS Gateway specified in these SARPs. The total AMHSGATE solution paves a way for a seamless transition from today’s ATC messaging service of the AFTN to the exciting world of the Aeronautical Message Handling Service (AMHS –- X.400).

Comprehensive Management Tools

The AMHSGATE provides comprehensive tools to support the system administrator.  Management features include the abilities to re-route messages, to time schedule message channels for cost and to control message flowl.  Comprehensive logging is provided for audit and message tracking.

Integration

The power and flexibility in the Copperchase AMHSGATE is provided by Microsoft Exchange Server combined with the X.400 MTA. By utilising Microsoft Exchange Server as the basis for the AMHSGATE solution, Copperchase has created a generic and total COTS messaging solution that surpasses even the initial requirement for the EUROCONTROL EATCHIP Enhanced Communications Gateway (ECG). The AMHSGATE has been designed to facilitate the smooth transition from existing communications and networks towards the ATN.

This is an industry product that allows states to purchase an ATN-compliant communication system as a COTS product.

The AMHSGATE:

• Allows a phased evolution from a variety of initial situations towards enhanced harmonised ATM communications using the ATN. This is achieved using the Microsoft Exchange Server's ability to integrate various formats/protocols via gateway facilities to communicate with a common message switch interfacing with the relevant ATN applications.
• Uses scalability and modularity for ease of implementation and suitability.
• Is a proprietary file-based API for third-party applications.
• Uses directory services for dynamic distribution lists, and routing.

Key Features

• High reliability for mission-critical operation.
• Highly scaleable architecture and performance.
• Conversion of AFTN message formats to AMHS message formats and vice versa.
• API allows the submission and reception of AFTN messages for third-party applications.
• Supports X.400 (92,88,84) messaging for maximum inter-operability.
• Available on Microsoft Exchange Server.

Conformance

The AMHSGATE is based upon proven Copperchase AFTN products, tested and proven to ICAO Annex 10, Volume II compliance. The applications have been extensively tested for inter-operability and standards conformance by the following organisations: