It was Supply and installation project awarded to Bayanat Engineering Qatar by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA). Digital Automatic terminal information service, is a continuous broadcast of recorded aeronautical information in busier terminal areas, ATIS broadcasts contain essential information, such as current weather information, active runways, available approaches, and any other information required by the pilots, such as important NOTAMs. Pilots usually listen to an available ATIS broadcast before contacting the local control unit, which reduces the controllers’ workload and relieves frequency congestion.

Many airports also employ the use of Data-link ATIS (D-ATIS). D-ATIS is a text-based, digitally transmitted version of the ATIS audio broadcast. It is accessed via a data link service

The scope of works covered includes the following:

Hardware
1. Supply and Installation of D-ATIS Workstation positions – 5 No’s, locations:
• Tower
• Approach
• Apron
• MET
• Technical Room (Combined Client and Management Position)
2. Supply and Installation of D-ATIS Management Workstation position built into the server cabinet – 1 No’s
3. Supply and installation of operational Server -2 No’s (Redundant)
4. Supply and installation of Management Server- 1 No

Interface
Interface with existing systems listed below:
• The GAMS (Alarm and Monitoring System)
• The AFTN/AMHS
• The GDS (General Display System)
• Standard MET/AWOS interface
• The ACARS data services (SITA and ARINC)
• AGL Airfield Ground Lightening
• Radio/VCCS Interfaces (4 wire E&M interface with PTT/SQU contacts)
• Dial –In interface (standard audio interface for the integration of existing PABX)
Services

• Testing and Commissioning of the complete D-ATIS System solution.
• Operational and Technical Training