SESAR JU announces VDL Mode 2 tender

The SESAR Joint Undertaking has launched an invitation to tender on VDL Mode 2 measurement, analysis and simulation campaign.

The SESAR JU has launched an open call for tenders aimed at concluding a direct service contract with one successful tenderer to provide a VDL Mode 2 measurement, analysis, testing and simulation campaign. The activities defined within this call include the collection and analysis of data from avionics and ground systems to determine the levels of RF interference and VDL/2 channel occupancy, as well as identifying issues affecting the end-to-end performance of the VDL/2 data link.

The modelling and analysis of the options for multi-frequency VDL/2 deployment, in particular the options for channel use, frequency assignment, network topology and network management, shall be assessed. It will also include RF-level modelling of the VDL/2 channel in support of both ATN and AOC communications.

The deadline for reception of tenders is Thursday 30 October 2014. More information on the tender can be found here; a further three calls are presently open for applications.