ATC INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (IDS)
The Copperchase Information Display System (IDS) has been developed as an ATC Intranet that is ready to be modified to suit the cient's individual requirements. The IDS has been designed to provide Intranet access to MET data, procedures, images, movements and personnel details using specific update utilities. The consistency of sensitive documentation may be protected; the Intranet blocks access to out-of-date material. The Intranet will run as an entity in itself or can be integrated into an airport's own Intranet for airport-wide access.
Taking advantage of widely used Internet software such as Windows™ Internet Explorer Web Browser, the Copperchase IDS exists to bring together all of the digitised documentation essential in the ATC Operational Watch Room.

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Standard FeaturesLow MaintenanceNetworks textual data from one master digital copy, thus minimizing updating time and costs, and also reducing the opportunities for errors and confusion emanating from out-of-date hard copies On-Line and Off-LineOffering the opportunity to access key documents and information from operational positions. Simple, Tailored NavigationProvides access to standard documentation or locally generated documents, such as MATS Pt 2 Aerodrome Manual and Emergency Orders. Critical Documentation MaintenanceProvides documentation control using one master. This central access facility minimises updating time and costs, reducing the opportunities for errors and confusion emanating from out-of-date hard copies that may be in circulation. | FunctionalityAirport Document ResourceImportant documents are stored electronically in one central location, giving access to all operational staff via the company network. Ground Movements On-line UpdatesWhen used with the Copperchase Flight Data Management System (FDMS) the IDS can provide up-to-the-minute access to ‘live’ traffic movement updates. Ground Handling can log on to the FIDS for details of flights. Current ATIS and MET DisplayThe Copperchase ATIS makes the current ATIS transmission and the current MET report (METAR) available as a display page on the IDS. |