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PRECISION &
RELIABILITY

Independent validation for ATM surveillance systems

Don’t assume compliance — verify it. Necto Aviation provides thorough ED-87 validation to confirm that your A-SMGCS delivers the precision, safety, and reliability your operations demand.

5

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Why trust us with your system validation!

Air traffic surveillance systems demand absolute accuracy.

Active in ED-87, ED-116 and ED-117 validation since 2014

Our work began within operational ATM environments where surveillance performance must be proven under real-world conditions. Over more than a decade, this experience built a clear understanding of surveillance performance, system behaviour, and compliance verification across complex ATM infrastructures. Grounded in strong ATM system and operational knowledge, this expertise forms the basis of our validation approach today. We know the standards. We understand the operational environment.

When precision is non-negotiable, validation must be more than a formality. It must be proof you can stand behind.

Precision tracking demands strong MLAT

An A-SMGCS may present a stable and convincing surveillance picture, even when underlying multilateration accuracy is not fully optimised. Advanced tracking algorithms and multi-sensor fusion can smooth inconsistencies — and in some cases compensate for weaker input from a single sensor — but they cannot replace precise source data.

Through structured ED-117 validation, we independently verify the true performance of your MLAT system. Because high-quality tracking does not start at the tracker. It starts with strong, reliable multilateration.

Not every situation calls for full validation. The Necto Quick Check delivers targeted insight into key ED-87, ED-116 and ED-117 elements — fast, focused, and without operational disruption.

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Stable Picture.
Shifting Performance.

A radar display may look consistent, even when underlying parameters have gradually changed. Aging components, configuration updates, or environmental factors can introduce small deviations with operational consequences.

Through independent ED-116 assessment, we verify radar performance against measurable criteria — ensuring continued compliance and reliable surveillance integrity.

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