Polaris Validation Workshops with Isavia ANS
In February, validation workshops were conducted with Isavia ANS, where we invited air traffic controllers to evaluate the performance and functions of the Stripless version of Polaris. The purpose was to validate implementation of concept changes to the ANS operations and major features through which it is achieved in the Polaris Product.
Validation trials like these offer a unique opportunity to collect user needs and feedback, ensuring that we are building the right product. We hosted three workshops in total, gathering valuable, insightful, and comprehensive feedback.
We were pleased to find that no major obstacles or problems were encountered. The workshop format was highly successful, with exercises designed to address many aspects of the new functions in the Stripless version. Air traffic controllers were able to test Polaris in "real-life" scenarios and experience how it can simplify air traffic management.
Observing air traffic controllers working with our systems is always a crucial milestone, and their feedback is invaluable for our future development.
One of the major results was that validations of this kind have proven its current and potential future role, by managing risks, building bridges between users and system providers and supporting informed decision making.
Polaris ATM is a new Air Traffic Management System from Tern Systems designed to meet the demands of increasing air traffic in the future. Polaris offers a highly configurable user interface and advanced functionalities that enable users to manage complex operations with ease, enhancing operational performance, safety, and decision-making in high-pressure environments. Currently the Polaris ATM system is being developed and adapted for Isavia ANS and HungaroControl. Polaris will be deployed as a backup ATM system in Hungary in 2026 and as the primary system for approach over Keflavik and Reykjavik airports also in 2026.