A JetLAN Server With the In-Flight Safety Monitoring System (ISMS)(TM)
Software Provides a Complete Maintenance Solution.
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TORONTO, Nov. 14 /CNW/ - Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. ("Star
Navigation") (TSX.V: SNA) and NAT Seattle are pleased to jointly announce NAT
Seattle and Star Navigation have joined forces bringing a complete data
acquisition, monitoring and transmission system to airlines. This venture
combines NAT Seattle's JetLAN Hardware with Star Navigation's ISMS(TM)
software.
The In-Flight Safety Monitoring System (ISMS)(TM) is a complete data
acquisition, monitoring and transmission system designed and patented by Star
Navigation Systems, which includes a JetLAN Airborne Server Unit, Satcom
receiver / transmitter, an antenna and associated cabling with no interference
to the cockpit.
The system, operation of which is automatic and therefore independent of
flight crew management, performs data acquisition of the following functions:
- Flight parameters such as airspeed, heading, pitch and roll
- Engine data and position information from the on-board Flight Data
Recorder (FDR)
- Position reporting, destination information and crew flight time
tracking from the Flight Management System (FMS)
- Cabin and cockpit information from the Air Data System
All of these functions are transmitted to the JetLAN through the ARINC
429 or ARINC 573 / 717 data busses and decoded and analyzed with ISMS(TM)
software. The data is communicated and monitored through a secure Internet
site.
The ISMS(TM) is the first system in the world to feature in-flight data
monitoring and diagnostics with a real-time, secure connection between
aircraft and ground, made possible through current technology and satellite
transmission.
The system has been tested and certified for airworthiness by world
transport authorities including the FAA and Transport Canada. Star
Navigation's ISMS(TM) significantly enhances safety and provides cost-saving
benefits for the world's airlines. Its real-time capability of tracking
performance-trends and predicting incident-occurrence enhances aviation safety
and improves fleet management while dramatically reducing operating and
maintenance costs.
About JetLAN Products...
The JetLAN products are a line of high performance, PC-based aircraft
certified computers, routers and servers. Designed to aircraft standards, they
provide an ideal combination of avionics and PC technology. Based on a very
powerful computing platform the JetLAN products are expandable and adaptable.
Typical applications include powerful airborne networks, maintenance data
functions, advanced electronic flight bag (EFB) systems, and advanced
in-flight entertainment (IFE).
About NAT Seattle, Inc...
NAT Seattle, Inc. is a member of the Cobham Avionics & Surveillance Group
of Companies. Its state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facility is
headquartered near Seattle, Washington. Formerly known as PENTAR Avionics, NAT
Seattle specializes in the development of airborne data communications and
networking systems. With nearly 20 years of experience in providing complex
avionics systems to the avionics industry, NAT Seattle delivers advanced
solutions offering high performance, durability and reliability. For more
information about NAT Seattle please visit www.natseattle.com or call
1-888-655-3755.
About Star Navigation...
Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. (www.star-navigation.com) owns the
worldwide license to a product without peer, its proprietary, patented
In-flight Safety Monitoring System - ISMS(TM), the first system in the world
to feature in-flight data-analysis, -monitoring and -diagnostics with a
real-time connection between aircraft and ground. Its real-time capability of
tracking performance-trends and predicting incident-occurrence enhances
aviation safety and improves fleet management while reducing costs for the
operator.
Certain statements contained in this News Release constitute
forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words "may",
"would", "could", "will" and similar expressions, as they relate to Star or
its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such
statements reflect Star's current views with respect to future events and are
subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could
cause Star's actual performance or achievements to vary from those described
herein. Should one or more of these factors or uncertainties materialize, or
should assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect,
actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended,
planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Star does not assume
any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. The TSX Venture
Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy
or accuracy of this press release.
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