This month’s update focuses on how engineering teams are managing growing complexity across modern spectrum environments.
We begin with new high-resolution map datasets, enabling more precise modelling across national and multi-technology networks. We also highlight ORION 26, led by France and involving 24 allied nations, focused on electromagnetic superiority. ATDI deployed its ICS Monitoring solution to support spectrum awareness in complex operational scenarios.
Customer stories remain central. Trafikverket’s nationwide rail platform demonstrates unified planning across FRMCS and legacy systems. CalOES highlights mission-critical network resilience. IQT’s case study examines how wind farms impact aeronautical radar through reflection, shadowing, and clutter.
We also share results from our latest customer survey, confirming that engineers prioritise accuracy, reliability, and trusted support.
Register for our upcoming webinar on wind farm interference and connect with us at upcoming industry events.
If you are tackling complex spectrum challenges, this edition delivers practical, real-world insight.
ATDI was selected by the French Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER) to demonstrate its electromagnetic surveillance capabilities during ORION 26, Europe’s largest multinational military exercises involving 24 allied nations.
During the exercise, ATDI deployed its ICS Monitoring solution to provide real-time spectrum awareness using broadband receivers and direction finders. The system enables operators to monitor the electromagnetic spectrum, detect signals of interest, and locate transmitters, thereby supporting operational decision-making.
Already field-tested in active operational environments, ICS Monitoring helps military forces maintain visibility of the electromagnetic domain and protect critical communications in contested environments.
ATDI’s participation in ORION 26 highlights the growing importance of electromagnetic spectrum control in modern defence operations.
New High-Resolution Map Data Available for DownloadAs part of your maintenance contract, you have exclusive access to ATDI’s continually updated map data library, an essential resource for accurate and efficient network planning.
What’s new this month?
1m Resolution: DTM/Clutter/Buildings: France: Tarnos (D40), Canada: Vancouver, Germany: Eisenhuttenstadt, Bremen, and Nuremberg, France: Peyrehorade (D40).
2m Resolution: DTM/Clutter/Buildings: USA: Miami (FL), Germany: Hamburg.
10m Resolution: DTM/Clutter/Buildings: Spain: Catalonia, Canada: British Columbia.
25m Resolution: DTM/Clutter: Italy
*COMING SOON*
1m Resolution: DTM/Clutter/Buildings: USA: New York City
5m Resolution: DTM/Clutter/Buildings: USA: New Jersey
20m Resolution: DTM/Clutter: China (South-East). Papua New Guinea.
25m Resolution: DTM/Clutter: Egypt.
We regularly expand and refine our library to ensure you have the best tools at your fingertips. Keep an eye out for future updates; your planning accuracy depends on it.
Access our latest datasets here.
ATDI has completed a major project with Trafikverket, delivering a unified platform for railway communications across Sweden’s national network.
HTZ Communications enables modelling, analysis, and optimisation across FRMCS, GSM-R, VHF, and radio transmission systems, supporting both current operations and future migration strategies.
The project included nationwide high-resolution mapping using LiDAR, building data, OSM, and AI to ensure full geographic coverage. The solution was also integrated with existing workflows to streamline network management.
Delivered by ATDI’s Polish engineering team, alongside specialist training and model calibration using real measurement data, ensuring highly accurate and reliable results.
HTZ selected by Public Safety Communications in CaliforniaReliable communications are essential for public safety operations. Emergency responders depend on robust radio networks to coordinate during critical incidents.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) selected HTZ Communications following a competitive evaluation process. HTZ was chosen over a competing solution for the platform's flexibility, its ability to work across multiple technologies in a single project, and ATDI’s strong customer support.
California’s challenging terrain adds significant complexity to network planning, with sites ranging from low-altitude locations to mountaintop stations above 1,800 metres. Using HTZ, engineers were able to model coverage across these environments while addressing strict frequency planning constraints and limited available channels.
By enabling accurate coverage modelling and optimal frequency assignments, HTZ helped deliver a robust network design for mission-critical public safety communications.
The rapid growth of wind farms is creating new challenges for aviation infrastructure. Large turbines can interfere with radar through reflection, shadowing, and clutter, leading to false targets and reduced visibility.
Understanding and managing these risks is now essential for aviation authorities, regulators, and developers.
Our latest IQT case study explores how advanced modelling with HTZ Communications assesses radar impact, simulates coverage degradation, and evaluates interference before deployment.
In our upcoming webinar, we take this further, demonstrating how engineering analysis supports informed decision-making.
Join our webinar. Register now to secure your place today.
2026 Customer Survey: What Engineers Value MostWhat do experienced RF engineers actually value in a planning tool?
Not features. Not marketing claims. Performance that holds up under real-world conditions.
Our 2026 customer survey shows accuracy sits at the centre. Trusted propagation modelling and reliable calculations are essential for confident decision-making, with HTZ used as a core platform across sectors.
Technical support is not a fallback. It is part of the engineering process, enabling faster resolution and maintaining project momentum.
Ease of use and calculation speed remain under pressure as complexity grows.
The takeaway is clear. Trust is built on accurate results, proven performance, and support that understands the problem.
Upcoming Webinar: Wind Farms & Radar – 28 AprilJoin ATDI on 28 April for an exclusive webinar in partnership with Airspace World 2026. We’ll be exploring the impact of wind farms on aeronautical radar systems, a growing challenge for both wind energy developers and aviation stakeholders. This session will address key technical and regulatory issues and offer insights into mitigation strategies and coexistence planning.
Registration link here.
Connected America – 14-15 April – Dallas, TX – This event brings together operators, regulators, and technology leaders to tackle the challenges of delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity across the US. As networks become denser, effective spectrum planning and interference management are critical. Visit the ATDI team on Stand 428 to see how advanced spectrum engineering tools support accurate planning, optimisation, and regulatory compliance for real-world network deployments.
