New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday informed citizens that the flight demonstration of a point-in-space departure from Juhu Airport to Pune, utilising the Low-Level Route (LLR RNP0.3) with the assistance of the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system, has been successfully validated. Further, it added that this marks the first-ever flight demonstration of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) for helicopters in Asia, showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities of GAGAN.
This groundbreaking milestone highlights the remarkable progress of GAGAN, a collaborative venture between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The tweet added that the successful validation of this technology demonstrates the commitment made during the 4th Heli-India Summit for Project AKASH, which aims to establish safe and efficient air corridors using the advanced features of GAGAN.
Commenting on the achievement, Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia said, it is a fine example of the "Indian aviation sector blazing a trail in innovation!" "India conducts Asia’s first demonstration for Performance-Based Navigation for helicopters. The flight from Juhu to Pune made use of the GAGAN satellite technology that enhances accuracy, allowing for high-quality air traffic management. Congratulations AAI," the minister tweeted.
The LLR RNP0.3 route refers to the Low-Level Route with a Required Navigation Performance (RNP) specification of 0.3. RNP is a navigation specification that ensures aircraft can fly precisely along a predetermined flight path with a specified level of accuracy. The RNP value represents the lateral navigation accuracy in nautical miles. The LLR RNP0.3 route indicates that helicopters flying on this route must maintain a navigation accuracy of 0.3 nautical miles, allowing for precise and reliable navigation at low altitudes. The LLR RNP0.3 route is specifically designed to support helicopter operations, providing them with a designated and optimized flight path for efficient and safe travel.
GAGAN, an indigenous satellite-based augmentation system, is designed to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of satellite navigation signals in India. It provides precise positioning and navigation services for various sectors, including civil aviation, maritime, and land transportation. It is a Space Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that provides the best possible navigational services over Indian FIR (Flight Information Region) with the capability of expanding to neighbouring FIRs. GAGAN is a system of satellites and ground stations that provide GPS signal corrections
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