Latitude Technologies is an avionics design and manufacturing firm offering complete aircraft solutions for flight data monitoring, flight following, satellite data link and voice communication systems. With air-time and service options supporting flight safety, fleet logistics, operations, and maintenance information through data analytics platforms, Latitude has been providing customized and configurable solutions to meet the diverse operational needs of its clients for over 17 years.
Latitude SkyNode for Safety Services
The Latitude SkyNode S200-012 Safety Services box is a robust single channel Iridium Satcom unit supporting ATS Safety SATVOICE for Long Range Communication Systems (LRCS) for Air Traffic Services (ATS) safety service communication. Small in size and weight the S200-012 is built to the highest performance and toughest environmental standards in the industry, receiving approval by FAA, TCAA & EASA to TSO C-159b, and further meeting the requirements of FAA AC 20-150B and ICAO SVGM.
The Latitude SkyNode SATVOICE system provides aircraft operators with uninterrupted worldwide coverage and clear voice communications that are not subject to radio fading and interference typical of HF systems, resulting in improved operator safety and convenience. Besides built-in ATC and AOC phone directories, the S200-012 supports all ARINC-739a type cockpit avionics controller displays, or Latitude’s standalone CDU RC6000/AS, to provide priority, pre-emption and precedence functions necessary for ATS safety voice operation.
The S200-012 is equipped to provide automated flight following to current ICAO specifications for Global Aeronautical Distress Safety Services (GADSS) flight tracking, as per European and Asian Civil Aviation requirements.
Technical Specifications & Features
The S200-012 is approved to TSO-C159b “Next Generation Satellite Systems (NGSS) equipment” recognized by Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA. The S200-012 utilizes the Iridium® satellite network to provide global pole-to-pole coverage and meets the airworthiness fitment guidelines of AC 20-150B for SATVOICE equipment for Long Range Communication Systems (LRCS).
The Latitude SkyNode S200-012 is a robust Iridium-based Satcom system that replaces the 2nd HF Radio for operators that require dual LRCS to meet operational requirements. The Latitude SkyNode SATVOICE system provides aircraft operators with uninterrupted worldwide coverage and clear voice communications that are not subject to radio fading and interference typical of HF systems; thereby improving operator safety and convenience.
The SATVOICE operational principals of Caller authentication, Priority and Pre-emption are important in today’s busy airspace and security environment. The SkyNode S200-012 SATVOICE system supports MCDU interfaces as well as a slim CDU dialer. The latter is ideal where space and weight are at a premium.
At just 1.8 lbs., the S200-012 interfaces to an aircraft’s communication system and supports dual MCDU interfaces, or Latitude’s own low-profile CDU dialer. The latter option is well suited to legacy aircraft without ARINC-739 MCDUs.
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