Twice named the region’s most efficient airport and four times the most punctual, Oslo Airport Gardermoen is protecting its reputation for performance with a new operations centre which is among the most advanced in Europe.

At the heart of the centre is Zetron’s Acom Advanced Communications System, a touch-screen system that enables just three operators to handle many of the radio and telephone calls between the 13?000 people and 100 companies that together keep the airport constantly open for business.

At Gardermoen, the Acom system brings 27 TETRA, VHF and UHF radio channels and 60 PABX lines together in a single screen display, making it easy for operators to co-ordinate key elements of ground operations – from power and other support systems to security, fire and rescue. The displays enable operators to swiftly make the right decisions and get the right teams and people talking to keep the airport functioning efficiently.

Graphical control

Zetron’s installation partner at Gardermoen was the Norwegian integrator TC Connect, which configured the Acom system to operate with multiple brands of existing hardware, including the airport’s Motorola TETRA radio system equipment,. It also worked with the control staff to customize their display screens.

“The graphical user interface is one of the many strengths of the Zetron system”, said Alf-Einar Larsen, project leader at Gardermoen. “It means that each member of staff can log on and have information presented to them just the way they want it. The combined Zetron and TC Connect team has delivered a highly capable solution that will enable us to maintain and build upon our reputation for quality service to airlines and travellers even as we set out on our latest expansion programme.” Similar Zetron systems are already in service at other airports, including Geneva and London Heathrow.