Situational awareness enhancement system for approach control units

SOPHIA APP

An advanced system for Approach Control (APP) that integrates high-resolution meteorology, operational data, and real-time alerts to expand situational awareness.

Main SOPHIA APP dashboard screen

An operational layer of high context

SOPHIA APP was designed to support approach units with an integrated view of the operational scenario, reducing the need for scattered consultation across multiple parallel sources.

By bringing together meteorology, alerts, geospatial information, and decision-critical elements into a single visualization point, the system helps sustain faster, more consistent, and more documentable responses.

Operational summary

Target environment APP / TMA
Meteorological source NOAA/GOES 19
Integration Non-invasive
Auditing Recorded events
System gallery

A visual sample of SOPHIA APP in use

A lightweight set of screens to illustrate the system experience, highlighting the main panel, geospatial view, graphical analysis, and operational history.

Main SOPHIA APP dashboard screen
SOPHIA APP geospatial view
SOPHIA APP night chart
SOPHIA APP operational history
Screen 01

Operational dashboard

Main panel with an integrated scenario view and quick reading of the operational context.

Navigation

Interactive album

Move through the screens with the side arrows or click any thumbnail to open it directly. Clicking the main image opens it enlarged with a blurred background.

Logo GOES GOES 19 meteorological pipeline

Focus on the acquisition, processing, and display of satellite imagery

The SOPHIA GEO differentiator inside the SOPHIA APP ecosystem lies in the controlled collection flow of GOES 19 (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite) imagery, obtained through NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the same reference source used by platforms such as INPE (National Institute for Space Research) and REDEMET (Aeronautics Command Meteorology Network), DECEA's aeronautical meteorology portal. From this reliable origin, the system processes the raw cloud data and delivers the already processed image for immediate operational reading.

Data flow to the screen

From raw file reception to the operational product displayed on the console.

Step 01 GOES logo

Acquisition

SOPHIA GEO obtains GOES 19 data in raw format, preserving the integrity of the original meteorological information.

Step 02
Firewall Server

Isolation and ingestion

Collection enters through a segregated layer, with network protection and a dedicated server for secure ingestion of the meteorological package.

Step 03 GOES 19 raw cloud data

Processing

Cloud `netCDF4` data is decoded, processed, and converted into a highly readable visual product for the operational scenario.

Step 04 Meteorological station

Operational display

The processed image is made available to the operator in SOPHIA, ready for immediate interpretation and decision support.

GOES 19
Firewall + Server
Cloud processing
Operational console
Raw data

Initial cloud acquisition

Processing server
Image with GOES 19 raw cloud data

Visualization of the raw content received by the system before final composition, highlighting the technical stage of obtaining and reading meteorological data.

Processed product

Image refined for operational use

Meteorological visualization
Processed GOES 19 color image

After post-processing, the data becomes a more expressive visual product, with better contrast and quick reading for meteorological analysis.

Result in the system

Processing converges into the final visualization in SOPHIA

The emphasis is to show that SOPHIA does not merely display a static image: it receives satellite data, processes raw cloud content, and delivers the result inside an operational-use environment.

Structured GOES 19 acquisition while preserving the original data.
Dedicated processing to convert raw content into an interpretable image.
Final on-screen delivery with operational context and real-time decision support.
Final display

SOPHIA APP in operation

SOPHIA APP logo
SOPHIA APP screen with operational visualization

Key Features

Technology oriented toward safety, quick scenario reading, and continuous support for operational decision-making.

Approach Control

Efficient management of aircraft in descent and final approach phases, with contextual support for traffic reading and flow organization.

Integrated Meteorology

Direct access to high-resolution meteorological data supported by the GOES 19 satellite, increasing predictability within the operational scenario.

Situational Awareness

Geospatial visualization of traffic, meteorology, and attention points within the same panel, reducing information fragmentation.

Alert System

Proactive notifications about critical changes, potential conflicts, and meteorological events relevant to the operation.

Technical Specifications

SOPHIA APP was structured to operate in critical environments, focused on reliability, speed, and consistent support for controller work.

Data processing Real time
Meteorological source GOES 19 Satellite (netCDF4)
Auditing Full event recording
Integration Non-invasive (STVD)
Latency < 500 ms
Availability 99.9%

Operational Benefits

The product proposal is to transform excessive parallel consultation into quick context reading while preserving focus and traceability.

Reduced information fragmentation at the operational position.
Increased situational awareness through a unified panel.
Better-informed decision-making based on meteorological and operational data.
Evidentiary records for investigations and scenario reconstruction.
Intuitive interface designed for critical operational contexts.
Compatibility with certified consoles through a non-invasive approach.
Layer 01

Data

Structured collection and processing of operational and meteorological inputs relevant to the approach scenario.

Layer 02

Visualization

Quick-reading panels organized to reduce attention dispersion and improve interpretation of the ongoing context.

Layer 03

Traceability

Recording of events and interactions to support auditing, investigation, and continuous operational maturity.

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