Concepts and challenges for digital towers at larger airports

For many airports, the strain on resources and need for increased capacity has led them to look for enhancements. Cutting-edge technology is only one part of what is needed for a successful tower project. Equally important is an operational concept which is based on clear and concise captured customer needs and a sound business case. Veit Voges and Eric Wernsperger, look at the challenges especially larger airports face and how digital tower solutions can be successfully implemented.