The Whole Tower Working Position in VR
Remote Towers are already in operation worldwide and are becoming increasingly important. Building on this, researchers at the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance are exploring the concept of a fully virtualized Controller Working Position (CWP), where the tower view as well as all required systems and interactions are integrated into a virtual environment. This approach would allow air traffic controllers (ATCOs) and air traffic information service officers (AFISOs) to work completely location-independently, rather than being tied to a physical tower or Remote Tower Centre. The DLR’s “Virtual Tower” solution relies on standard, affordable virtual reality (VR) glasses, enabling controllers to provide air traffic services from virtually anywhere with nothing more than a headset and an internet connection, while reducing the need for costly, maintenance-intensive infrastructure.
We believe in collaborative innovation. If you are interested in learning more about the Virtual Tower solution, then get in touch with our team!