What is ground support equipment?
Airport Ground support equipment (GSE) refers to the machinery, tools, vehicles, and infrastructure used to support various operations related to the maintenance, servicing, loading, and handling of aircraft, spacecraft, and other vehicles in the aviation and aerospace industries. GSE plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of these vehicles on the ground. Some common examples of ground support equipment include:
- Aircraft tugs
- Aircraft maintenance stands
- Ground power units (GPUs)
- Aircraft fuel trucks
- Baggage handling systems
- Aircraft deicing equipment
- Aircraft lavatory service trucks
- Aircraft catering trucks
- Aircraft jacks/stands
- And more
The Vital Role of GSE for Airport Operations
Airport ground support equipment is essential for maintaining safety, efficiency, and reliability in aviation and aerospace operations, ensuring that aircraft and spacecraft can function optimally while on the ground. Without fully charged and operational GSE, airports would be significantly impacted in both safety and efficiency which would ultimately lead to flight delays. Ground support equipment is essential to airport operations for the following reasons:
- Safety
- Efficiency
- Aircraft maintenance
- Passenger comfort
- Fuel efficiency
- Cargo handling
- Emergency response
- Weather combatting
- Regulatory compliance
Fast Charging Solutions for Fast Paced GSE Operations
With over 25 years of working with airports across the globe, Minit Charger, offers GSE smart chargers and cloud-based GSE management for a truly comprehensive GSE ecosystem. Ground support equipment is at the heart of airport operations, and it is essential that airports have the right charging infrastructure to keep flights safe and on time.
Starting at the battery level, our wireless battery management system, CellTrac, helps businesses extend the lifespan of their batteries by up to two years, while integrating automated maintenance notifications, and GSE location tracking.
Next, our ALTUS II, rapid dual port GSE charger, is a cutting-edge charging solution that can charge two fully depleted GSE batteries in about three hours. ALTUS II also comes equipped with an optional AC port or Level 2 EV charger to support residential and commercial charging applications. Key features include:
- Charges lithium, lead acid, and AGM batteries – low or high voltage
- Charges two fully depleted batteries in about three hours
- Universal AC Input – 208 to 480 VAC, 3 Phase, 50/60Hz
- Optional 3 or 1 phase AC port
- Optional Level 2 (J1772) EV charger
- Futuristic design, robust & cost effective
- Cloud connectivity to AssetPro 360 business intelligence platform
Automate crucial tasks like battery conservation and preventative maintenance through AssetPro 360. Our CellTrac wireless BMS and ALTUS II dual port GSE charger are both cloud-connected and constantly capture key data points that are conveniently disseminated into useful email reports and SMS notifications. Airports can be rest assured that their GSE is charged, safe, and well serviced with the support of our comprehensive GSE management ecosystem.
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