The Challenge

To address existing and emerging Line-of-Sight (LoS) obstruction at various aerodromes across Australia. Plan Safe supported Airservices Australia with the design and implementation of a suitable Visual Surveillance System Movement and Manoeuvring Area (VSS-M).

What We Did

The Plan Safe Team provided a turnkey specialist engineering solution, where we were responsible for all systems engineering, human factors, and operational safety analysis, to assess the VSS suitable use for ATM operations. This work commenced during the procurement phase of the project, right through design, and implementation at Brisbane Airport.

The Outcome

As the system was new to Australia, it was required to be added as a certified ATM system to the Part 171 Provider Certificate, the first new system to be added in over 14 years. Plan Safe’ specialist expertise was instrumental in achieving this certification and ensuring safe integration and operation of this critical tower system.