Iris benefits
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1.
Reduces VDLm2 demand
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2.
Accelerate the delivery of ATS data link benefits
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3.
Support the continuous growth of AOC
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4.
Support the validation of future data link services
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5.
Operational deployment and usage of 4DTRAD
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6.
Reduced C02 emissions
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About Iris
The Iris Service is a space-based data communication service for operational ATN-B1/ATS-B2 Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and ATS-B2 aircraft-to-Air Navigation Service Providers surveillance-related information (ADS-C).
The Iris Service is provided by ESSP as the pan-European certified Iris Service Provider (ISP).
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About ESSP
ESSP is the only company with an EASA certificate for the provision of services based on two different space-based systems, one in navigation and one in communications to enable support of ATM operations at global level.
ESSP’s core business is the provision of pan-European space-based Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) services. As multi-service CNS provider, ESSP operate complex space-based systems and deliver critical services under strict regulatory conditions.