- May 26, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 2:25 PM
- Frequentis Theatre
Advancing Resilience through Deployable Digital Tower Solutions
In an environment shaped by crises, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters, ensuring continuity and resilience in air traffic management has become a central priority. This presentation explores the transformative potential of Deployable Digital Tower systems, which provide a scalable, high-fidelity alternative to traditional mobile ATC towers. Brian will utilize his expertise in both military and civil air traffic operations to examine how a Deployable Digital Tower solution can aid in both contingency operations for high-traffic civil airports and in protecting the controllers in the expeditionary theater. He will explain how combining high resolution camera views and real-time information helps controllers see more clearly and work more efficiently than with traditional ATC systems. Key topics include: • **Digital Advantage**: Real-world lessons from traditional mobile air traffic control systems, highlighting operational constraints and deployment challenges —paired with a compelling story that illustrates how Deployable Digital Tower systems overcome these limitations today. • **Operational Agility & Rapid Deployability**: How compact, and mobile digital tower solutions allow both high capacity and rapid deployment — whether supporting infrastructure upgrades, temporary operations, or emergency response scenarios. • **Situational Awareness & Safety**: The benefits of improved visibility and integrated surveillance (including aircraft and UAS data), delivering a more complete and accurate airfield and airspace picture • **Case Studies & Deployments**: An analysis of recent deployments by ANSPs and military personnel, highlighting improvements in installation, redundancy, and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the technical capabilities, strategic advantages, and operational safeguards necessary to successfully integrate deployable digital technology into ATC today.
