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AUTOMATIC TERMINAL INFORMATION SERVICE (ATIS& D-ATIS)

The Copperchase ATIS is an aeronautical flight information service that automatically merges the current MET and ATC information on an airfield and converts it to voice using either pre-recorded phrases or voice synthesis. This audio signal is then made available for distribution via radio transmitter (or any other audio device) and optionally over PSTN.  Aircrews can tune into the correct radio frequency to hear the ATIS transmission, thus reducing controller–pilot radio chatter on initial contact.  The textual version of this ATIS broadcast may also be distributed on the AFTN network.

The ATIS broadcast message is made up of weather information, runway serviceability and any other information considered necessary to maintain a safe ATC environment at an airport. The content of the message is updated every half-hour, and new messages are typically made available at 20 minutes past and 50 minutes past the hour (these intervals are configurable).

The outgoing ATIS broadcast plays continuously. The Copperchase ATIS service utilises digitised human speech in the form of .WAV files played through a PC sound card. The system is made up of two standard network-connected PCs with interface units for the headset/microphone and the radio transmission equipment.

 

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ATIS Main Display/User Interface Window

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ATIS Weather Editor Window

 

INTERFACES

The Copperchase ATIS provides interfaces to:

  • Microphone for the input of broadcast messages and maintenance of a text/phrase dictionary
  • VHF, UHF or HF radio transmitter for the transmission of broadcasts on an assigned ATIS frequency
  • Audio monitoring equipment for the off-line monitoring of new messages for ATIS broadcast transmission

Standard Features

  • Runs under Microsoft Windows™
  • Text message preparation, edit & print
  • Text to voice conversion, voice input and text/phrase dictionary
  • Outgoing message plays continuously until a new message is ready
  • Utilises asound card to play high-quality speech using either pre-recorded phrases (as .WAV files) or voice synthesis
  • Automatic METAR decoding
  • Automatic ATIS code generation, archive and weather log generation.