ATC AVALANCHE TRAINING CENTER
The ATC Avalanche Training Center is a stationary system for training transceiver and probe search.
The ATC Avalanche Training Center is a stationary system for training transceiver and probe search.
The system has been proven for a long time and has been overhauled completely in the year 2015. Some innovative solutions provided decisive advantages to the users and to the operators.
The system can simulate from five to sixteen transceivers. The transmitters that are buried in the search area emit signals that are exactly equal to the signals from real avalanche transceivers.
At the control unit, the remotely controlled transmitters can be selected at random (standard mode) or individually (expert mode). This allows for training simple as well as complex (multiple burials) burial situations.
The transmitters will provide automatic feedback upon a probe hit. A probe hit on the probing surface of a transmitter is indicated at the control unit and signaled acoustically. The search times for every transmitter are also indicated.
The control unit also incorporates a counter for the number of exercises that can be read out at any time.
The entire system is equipped with standard batteries for autonomous operation throughout a winter season. No mains supply required.
In order to save precious energy, the system automatically enters a sleep mode when not used for some time. There is no need to turn the system off manually.
Train realistically — as in real-life scenarios
Up to 16 transmitters
individually or randomly activated
For flexible and realistic search scenarios.
Radio range of up to 150 m
between control unit and transmitters
Enables large, practice-oriented training fields.
Single and multiple burial search
Versatile training for all skill levels.
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Automatic probe strike detection
Immediate feedback for faster learning progress.
Search times & session counter accessible at any time
Makes training progress measurable.
Training mode & expert mode
For targeted training — from entry level to professional simulation.
Robust. Flexible. Independent.
Battery-powered – lasts an entire winter season
No power supply required, ready for use anywhere.
Professional, rugged design
Engineered for extreme conditions.
Compatible with all avalanche transceivers (EN 300718)
Manufacturer-independent operation.
Developed and manufactured in Switzerland
Highest precision and proven quality.
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Development History
2002
Development of the world's first ATC Avalanche Training Center
2003
Commissioning of the first three ATCs in Zinal, Andermatt and Davos
2015
The ATC was completely redesigned and brought up to the latest technical standards
ATC LOCATIONS
Comrade rescue is the highest priority!
It is absolutely crucial to avoid an avalanche through prudent behavior. However, if it does happen, every minute counts during the rescue!
The popular and easy-to-use ATC Avalanche Training Center can be found at over sixty locations across the Alps, the Black Forest, Abruzzo, Sweden, and even Australia!
The facilities are operational throughout the winter season, and they are publicly accessible and free of charge.
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