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Critical Timing Measurement Tools for Next Generation ATC NetworksGAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc. a global leader in telecom test and measurement solutions, announced today its insight into Timing Measurement Tools for Next Generation Air Traffic Management (ATM) Networks. Speaking to the press, Mr. Vijay Kulkarni CEO of the GL Communications Inc said, “GL has developed MAPS™ TM-ATM (Timing Measurements in Air Traffic Management) test suite to accurately simulate end points in ATM network and provide critical timing measurements for various types of delay occurrences in signalling and voice transmission through the network. It includes all necessary hardware and software to identify, capture, timestamp, and correlate events at Analog, TDM and IP interfaces.” [See the complete illustration here: https://www.gl.com/images/critical-time-delay-measurements-main-newsletter-image.jpg ] [See the product announcement newsletter: -https://www.gl.com/newsletter/timing-measurement-tools-for-ip-based-air-traffic-management-newsletter.html] [Download high resolution image here: https://www.gl.com/images/critical-time-delay-measurements-main-newsletter-image-hd.jpg ] He further added, “To perform these timing measurements, one can setup MAPS™ TM-ATM (Timing Measurements in Air Traffic Management) tools at appropriate strategi interfaces. GL’s MAPS™ TM-ATM is a custom suite of test tools, designed to accurately measure various types of delay occurrence in signalling and voice transmission. It includes all necessary hardware and software to identify, capture, timestamp, and correlate events at Analog, TDM and IP interfaces.” As per the industry standards, the following network delay measurements are of primary interest:
Tools used for Timing Measurement MAPS™ TM-ATM (Timing Measurements in Air Traffic Management) components can be broadly categorized into two sets based on the underlying hardware:
All components of TM-ATM are controlled by a centralized component called MAPS™ Administrator (TM-ATM Client). MAPS™ TM-ATM support a client server model, with components acting as servers, the MAPS™ Admin acts as a client and controls all components acting as servers, from a centralised location. MAPS™ Administrator (MA) uses TCP/IP to send /receive commands controlling the following server applications:
Packet Analyzer in the network functions like a highly precise Ethernet tap, filtering packets of interest from a bidirectional Ethernet link without disturbing the traffic. It generates output TTL signal pulses for every filter match, which can be processed using an external device like Oscilloscope.
About GL Communications Inc., GL Communications Inc is a global provider of test and measurement solutions and has over the years worked with major telecom equipment vendors, service providers, and system integrators to meet the testing requirements arising at various stages of telecom products development life cycle. GL offers a broad set of test solutions that help perform all types of testing on networks, from initial system design, to fine-tuning, troubleshooting, live deployment, and monitoring. The products are widely used to verify and ensure 'quality and reliability' of Wireless (4G LTE, 3G, 2G), SONET/SDH, IP, TDM, and PSTN networks. GL core product development is backed by a dedicated team of R&D experts to match evolving market and technical challenges in a most cost-effective and innovative way. Contact: Shelley Sharma Media Contact: [email protected] |