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AMHS Terminal Examples

Many Isode partners are developing and launching AMHS Terminals (sometimes known as AMHS User Agents) which connect to the AMHS Service using X.400 P3 or P7, to replace AFTN Terminals currently in use and deliver AMHS directly to the end-user.

You can learn more about AMHS Terminals here, on this page we feature specific examples from:

Avitech
Comsoft
Radiocom
Symbion

Avitech: ADAMS End User Station

The Avitech ADAMS End User Station is a Graphical User Interface Client Software for sending and receiving of messages to/from AFTN and AMHS switches. The AFTN switch communication is X.29/PAD, X.25 SVC/PVC, TCP/IP and asynchronous. The AMHS User Agent (UA) is part of the end user station and communicates with the message store using the P7 protocol. If enforced message delivery is required then the P3 protocol is also available. P3 and P7 are running over TCP/IP.

The Human Machine Interface for AFTN and AMHS in the End User Station is harmonised to assist the operator transition from AFTN to AMHS. The End User Station includes templates for generating NOTAM, SNOWTAM, Flight Plans and Flight Plan modification messages and has a configurable local message store to enable rapid tracing and retrieval of both transmitted and received messages. An address book functionality is available for both AFTN and AMHS and for AMHS the UA can optionally be expanded to use X.500/DAP or LDAP directory services.

Monitoring of connectivity, signalling of received SS messages and automatic generation of SS message confirmation upon an operator acknowledgement of a priority alarm are additional features to assist operators. The corresponding AMHS function of sending receipt notifications based on receipt notification requests, which are contained in the inter personal massage header, is implemented as well. The receipt notifications will be sent upon operator acknowledgement.

For more information on the ADAMS End User Station and other Avitech products, please visit www.avitech.de.

Comsoft: CADAS AMHS User Agent

The CADAS (COMSOFT Aeronautical Data Access System )AMHS User Agent is an advanced messaging solution adapted to the needs and wishes of ATS operators. In this AMHS Terminal Application, Comsoft has combined the reliable and proven ATS CADAS product family with its expert skills in the leading-edge AMHS/X.400 technology.

Features:

• Full set of templates including ICAO Doc. 4444/8126, WMO Doc. 386/306
• Advanced semantic checking mechanisms supported by the Aeronautical Reference Database
• Powerful traffic database search facility
• Sending, reception, and display of file attachments
• Address book and Directory Service access
• Connectivity via standards X.400/P7 and HTTP

Full product information is available at
http://www.comsoft.de/html/atc/products/ais/index.htm.

 

Radiocom: TAU AMHS User Agent

The TAU® AMHS User Agent is part of one of the few operational AMHS system making full use of the X400 protocol set and X500 directory services.

As one of the most advanced messaging solutions it evolved following ATS operators needs and in line with all ICAO SARPs. In this AMHS terminal application, Radiocom has combined the reliable and proven AFTN TAU® that incorporates not only semantic but also logic checking of messages with full support of it's Gateway ComGate® providing a leading-edge AMHS/X.400 system.

• Advanced logic and semantic checking of messages at the client, supported by an Aeronautical Reference Database that is updated remotely and automatically.
• Sending, reception, and display of file attachments
• Address book and Directory Service access
• Connectivity via standards X.400/P7, X.400/P3 and HTTP.
• Full set of AIS, ATS and MET templates in compliance with ICAO SARP’s: Doc 9705/AN 956 3rd Ed, Annex 10 Vol. II (amendment 79), Annex 3, Annex 15, Doc. 4444, Doc 7030, Doc 8126, Doc. 8259-AN/936, Doc 9739, and also WMO Doc. 386/306 and 3096, vol I parts A and B.

Full product information is available from www.radiocominc.com

Symbion: Sensei Messenger

Whether being used as an AMHS User Agent or an AFTN Terminal, Sensei Messenger provides and operator with the same familiar and consistent interface for message transmission and reception.

For smooth transition between the AFTN and AMHS, automatic of AFTN adresses can be archived through automatic X.500 directory access using the DAP rpotocol. A number of User Agents can be connected through a central server with incomming messages being routed to the intended recipient(s)) and or printer(s), by address and/ior message type. An audible alert for a distress message is activated on reception.

For more information on Sensei Messanger and other Symbion products, please visit www.symbion-communications.com .