Sunhillo offers drop-in SIU replacement, NextGen surveillance data platform

Washington, D.C.: Sunhillo Corporation will introduce a programmable surveillance data processing platform for NextGen migration at the ATCA 54th Annual Conference & Exposition. The Longport is presently deployed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a hot-swappable replacement for end-of-life radar data collectors and protocol converters. Raytheon Corporation has also selected Longport for use in the STARS refresh and terminal automation systems. Previous generation Sunhillo radar data processors are deployed worldwide.

In addition to its refresh functionality, Longport features added processing power, port capacity, energy efficiency and environmental advantages over previous-generation radar data processors, positioning it as a sustainable platform capable of serving well into the future. While compact enough to fit the footprint of processor units reaching end-of-life decommissioning, Longport's flexible programming environment and content awareness enable more 'intelligent' processing of surveillance data, including the off-loading of processing function and interaction with other surveillance systems and processing platforms.

"We started out designing a reliable, low-cost replacement processor, but we also wanted something powerful, flexible and 'green' enough to adapt to whatever direction the industry chooses to take its NexGen initiatives," explained Sunhillo CEO Dave Whitman. "Processing power, networking capabilities, port capacity and our specialty, universal protocol conversion all seemed logical enhancements as we looked to the future."

Longport matches the functionality of existing radar data integration units in terms of protocol and message interoperability, legacy format support, software performance, plug-in size and shape, compatible interfaces and electrical standards, and networking capabilities. But the new model brings added performance, including better communications capabilities and more Ethernet ports, increased processing horsepower, reduced power consumption and redundant power supply, FTI and NextGen compatibility, and cooler temperature operation. Plans for future models include the ability to attach user-defined application space.

Sunhillo Corporation is a leading provider of Next Generation radar surveillance data communications and data communications interoperability technologies. The company is a preferred supplier to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and to civilian and military aviation authorities around the world and is a member of the ITT ADS-B development and deployment team. Sunhillo customers include the U.S Air Force, Taiwan (Republic of China), and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Northrup-Grumman, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, IBM, ITT and Thales. Sunhillo is located in West Berlin, NJ.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, March 9, 2010 (ATC Global, Booth #400) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) and Sunhillo Corporation have teamed up to develop advanced data information-exchange networks for the next generation of global air transport systems.

The two companies are focused on helping to accelerate the implementation of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Next-Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) in the U.S. - as well as similar programs in the European Union. NextGen is a wide-ranging transformation of the entire U.S. air transport system to meet future demands and avoid gridlock in the sky and at airports.

The Harris and Sunhillo team is leveraging flexible, service-oriented architecture (SOA) technology to create a secure, network-centric information exchange compliant with System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) standards. SWIM, an advanced technology designed to more easily share air traffic management system information, is a central component of NextGen.

The collaborative results are being demonstrated during the ATC Global Conference, March 9-11, in Amsterdam. The demonstration combines the network-centric, SOA-based information sharing platform developed by Harris, a capability referred to as the DEX, with a modular filtering and protocol conversion platform developed by Sunhillo, called RICI. This integrated solution makes it possible to quickly and securely exchange surveillance sensor data within and beyond the air transport enterprise. All types of data are exchanged on the network, including information about weather and airport surface data.

"We are excited about combining our surveillance data distribution technology with Harris communications and SOA infrastructure," said David Whitman, president, Sunhillo. "Collectively, our proven capabilities enable a seamless transition to surveillance modernization information exchange. To this end, all of the pieces are now in place to support international standardized surveillance capabilities required for next-generation ATC systems."

The Harris and Sunhillo team is delivering a building-block architecture that will facilitate the deployment of NextGen. Harris brings its expertise in the development and application of SOA networks - such as the all-digital FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure network. Sunhillo is known for its advanced capabilities in developing communications interfaces for the National Airspace System (NAS).

"This team is highly qualified to support the rollout development of information exchange solutions for U.S. and European air transport systems," said John O'Sullivan, vice president, Harris Mission Critical Networks.

About Sunhillo Corporation
Headquartered near Philadelphia International Airport with satellite offices at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sunhillo specializes in surveillance data distribution and interoperability for network-centric sensors and air traffic management solutions.

About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.