potomac aviation technology
What is ATAS?
(AIR TRAFFIC ADVISORY SERVICES)
- Listens for and greets inbound pilots on the airport’s existing CTAF VHF frequency
- Informs pilots it is available and how to use it
- Provides responsive advisories of best runway for wind and area traffic
- Warns of crosswind and/or wind shear if present
- Includes Smart METAR elements operationally relevant at the moment
- Adapts dynamically to shared frequency-use by pilots on the area
- Assures clear two-way radio communications for departing aircraft prior to takeoff
ATAS, the perfect solution for any airport or heliport
- FAA / FCC ‘Automated Unicom (service)’
- ICAO “Automated A-AFIS”
- AWOS
We Created MicroTower for Pilots and Airports like Us
We Started Simple
- A clean design AWOS, easy to install and maintain
- 100% solar-powered solution installs anywhere
- Globally-linked for reporting and remote maintenance
We Made it Very Smart
- Added sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Listens and speaks directly to pilots by radio
- Expert in flight operations and radio communications
- Knowledgeable of its airport or heliport
To Provide All Essential Services 24/7
- Pre-Flight – METAR information for flight planning
- Take-Off – Assuring critical two-way radio communications
- Enroute – A weather source for updates
- Landing – Listens and speaks directly to pilots by radio
Mission Accomplished – MicroTower
Potomac Airfield (KVKX)
10300 Glen Way, Fort Washington, Maryland, 20744 USA