What is FIDS?

A Flight Information Display System (FIDS) serves as a vital tool for delivering up-to-the-minute flight details like departure and arrival times, forming the backbone of airport operations.

According to insights from Air Portal of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT), January 2023 witnessed an astounding 1,187% year-over-year growth in outbound passengers from Korea traveling overseas, totaling nearly 4,610,000. In departure areas, sizable screens are synced with FIDS to receive timely updates at regular intervals. This ensures that both airport staff and passengers stay well-informed about flight schedules in real-time.

Your Navigator in the Airport

FIDS is like your trusty companion in the airport. It gathers all sorts of flight details from various sources, both inside and outside the airport. Once it processes and optimizes this information, you'll find it neatly displayed on screens scattered throughout the terminal. This means that whether you're a passenger rushing to catch your flight or a staff member keeping things running smoothly, you'll have access to important updates and notifications in real-time. It's basically the heartbeat of an airport bustling with tens of thousands of people every day.

Essential requirements for an FIDS

1. 24/7 Non-stop Operation with Over 99% Service Availability
2. Real-time Updates for 5,000 Machines
3. Data Display Without Network Overload
4. High Reliability During Peak Hours

Considering the critical role of an airport system, it's imperative that the FIDS operates 24/7 with a service availability of no less than 99.98%, providing prompt feedback on flight data within 5 seconds. Additionally, the system must seamlessly distribute real-time data to over 5,000 machines, manage multimedia content without overloading the network, and uphold high reliability standards during peak hours.

A highly reliable flight information display system is essential for the seamless operation of airport facilities, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the passenger experience. At the heart of this smooth operation for millions of excited travelers is TmaxSoft’s middleware JEUS, which serves as the ‘linchpin’ of FIDS implementations in airports.
 

JEUS in FIDS: The Dam and Shield for Airport Data

In instances where an FIDS server experiences overload, JEUS steps in to intelligently manage traffic and empowers administrators to swiftly address the situation using cloud computing capabilities. Furthermore, JEUS's continuous and uninterrupted application deployment ensures seamless 24/7 system operation. Built-in security measures provide protection against malicious attacks like DDoS, allowing for swift adjustment of internal configurations if needed.

Thanks to these capabilities, critical information and countless other data are delivered safely and seamlessly through various displays all over the airport. Much like a dam regulating the flow and velocity of data, JEUS serves as a shield, safeguarding the flight information display system.

Through JEUS, uninterrupted operating system operation is possible 365 days a year, and service availability is over 99.98%. In addition, it enables fast data response within 5 seconds and transmits real-time data to more than 5,000 terminals. After introducing JEUS, a web application server, airport peak time processing can be operated more stably.

MIDDLEWARE EVERYWHERE!

With the surge in demand for air travel, both domestic and international flight numbers are on the rise. Behind the scenes, the flight information display system relies on TmaxSoft’s middleware, JEUS. It's quite a revelation! All those pieces of information displayed here and there, guiding you through the airport, are delivered via middleware. Middleware acts as an invisible assistant for your joyful travel experience.