Interoperability testing
The Datalink Test Facility at EIH (EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub) was established under the LINK 2000+ programme and continues to support the interoperability testing of ATN/CPDLC Airborne and Ground systems prior to their operational use as well as updates into service.
Requests for Interoperability Testing can be sent by stakeholders (users of the Datalink Test Facility) via email addressed to the Datalink Test Facility Manager or submitted via a tool allowing users to register directly their own Interoperability Testing Request. The tool interface is the same as developed for the problem reporting in the Datalink Issue Management Tool.
Access to Interoperability Testing Request tool is restricted to registered users.
What Kind of Testing Request can be supported
The Interoperability Testing Request Tool is intended to be used to raise all kinds of testing request which fit in the below area:
- Interoperability testing of avionics implementation for:
- Integration testing
- Non Regression testing
- Rehearsal for Certification Process
- Verification of HMI and functioning of new equipped aircraft
- CPDLC familiarisation from equipped aircraft
- Problem Investigation
- Interoperability testing of ANSP ground implementation for:
- Validation of Network Access
- Integration testing
- Declaration of verification
- Non Regression testing
- Problem Investigation
- Interoperability testing of CSP implementation for:
- Integration testing
- Non Regression testing
- Problem Investigation
How to submit a Testing Request
A separate online tool is provided to manage Interop testing Request and a guide for how to use it is provided on this wiki.