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ATNSI, ATN Seminar 1

Air/Ground ATN Implementation StatusATN Seminar, Chiang Mai

- 11/14 December 2001 -

Mike MurphyMike Murphy

ATN Systems, Inc. (ATNSI)ATN Systems, Inc. (ATNSI)

703703--412412--2900, [email protected], [email protected]


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Presentation Overview

An Approach to Defining CPDLC/ATN BenefitsAn Approach to Defining CPDLC/ATN Benefits

Air/Ground CPDLC/ATN Implementation StatusAir/Ground CPDLC/ATN Implementation Status

EUROCONTROL PETAL IIE ProjectEUROCONTROL PETAL IIE Project

FAA CPDLC ProgramsFAA CPDLC Programs

Airline/Avionics ProgramsAirline/Avionics Programs

Next Steps/Future InitiativesNext Steps/Future Initiatives

RTCA CPDLC Benefits ActivityRTCA CPDLC Benefits Activity

FANS 1/A AccommodationFANS 1/A Accommodation

Security InitiativesSecurity Initiatives

ConclusionsConclusions


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ATN Infrastructure Upgrade

ACARS

Infrastructure

ATN

Infrastructure

Applications Operational, and

Administrative

Services and initial

Air Traffic Services

Expanded Air

Traffic, O erational,

Administrative, and

Passenger Services

Network ACARS ATN

Sub-Networks Character

Oriented

Bit

Oriented


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Air/Ground ATN Infrastructure

Air/Ground SubnetworksVHF

Satellite

HF

Public/Private

Ground Networks FAA/

CAAs

Aircraft

ATN

= ATN

Components

ATN

ATN

ATN ATN

ATN

Airlines/

Other

Users


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ATN - Why Invest

Only Alternative forOnly Alternative forStrategicStrategic, Common, World, Common, World--Wide Data CommunicationWide Data Communication

Infrastructure Upgrade for the Aeronautical IndustryInfrastructure Upgrade for the Aeronautical Industry Enables Common Systems to accommodate Air Traffic Services, OperEnables Common Systems to accommodate Air Traffic Services, Operationalational

and Administrative Services, and Passenger Services (possibly)and Administrative Services, and Passenger Services (possibly)

Facilitates Reduction in Development/Operational CostsFacilitates Reduction in Development/Operational Costs

Creates Larger Market facilitating reduced per unit PricingCreates Larger Market facilitating reduced per unit Pricing Facilitates System Development Vendor Competition by basingFacilitates System Development Vendor Competition by basing

Requirements on Open StandardsRequirements on Open Standards

Facilitates Real Time Data Communication Service ProviderFacilitates Real Time Data Communication Service Provider

Competition for Ground/Ground and Air/Ground Operational ServiceCompetition for Ground/Ground and Air/Ground Operational Servicess Supports Contract Requirements based on Required CommunicationSupports Contract Requirements based on Required Communication

Performance (RCP)Performance (RCP)

Future ProofFuture Proof-- Enables integration of emerging bitEnables integration of emerging bit--oriented Dataoriented Data

Communication SubnetworksCommunication Subnetworks


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ATN - Impact of No Investment

Industry (CAAs and Airspace Users, Including Airlines)Industry (CAAs and Airspace Users, Including Airlines)

Loss of Opportunity to Baseline System Automation UpgradesLoss of Opportunity to Baseline System Automation Upgradesagainst Data Communication Infrastructureagainst Data Communication Infrastructure

Delay in Realization of Improved Air Traffic ServicesDelay in Realization of Improved Air Traffic Services

Exposure to NonExposure to Non--Compliant RequirementsCompliant Requirements Increase in Development Costs and Operational Service CostsIncrease in Development Costs and Operational Service Costs

Negative Impact on Utility of Common Systems for WorldNegative Impact on Utility of Common Systems for World--WideWide

OperationsOperations

Delay in Realization of Benefits based on User EquipageDelay in Realization of Benefits based on User Equipage AirlinesAirlines

Missed Window of Opportunity for Updated Avionics onMissed Window of Opportunity for Updated Avionics on

New Aircraft OrdersNew Aircraft Orders


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ATN - Investment Perspective

The Data Communication Infrastructure is aThe Data Communication Infrastructure is a

LongLong--Term InvestmentTerm Investment

Industry MUST agree on a Common DataIndustry MUST agree on a Common Data

Communication Infrastructure Upgrade PathCommunication Infrastructure Upgrade Path The ATN is on the Upgrade PathThe ATN is on the Upgrade Path

Decisions as to When to Equip with ATN willDecisions as to When to Equip with ATN will

be based on Internal Economic Analysesbe based on Internal Economic Analyses


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Air/Ground ATN Application Services

Air Traffic Control (ATC) ServicesAir Traffic Control (ATC) Services

Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)

Automatic Dependant Surveillance (ADS)Automatic Dependant Surveillance (ADS)

Flight Information Services (FIS)Flight Information Services (FIS)

Context Management (CMA)Context Management (CMA)

Other Potential ServicesOther Potential Services

Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC)Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC)

Aeronautical Administrative Communication (AAC)Aeronautical Administrative Communication (AAC)

Aeronautical Passenger Communications (APC)Aeronautical Passenger Communications (APC)


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ATC Service Benefits

Operational

Improvements

Service

Improvements

Safety

Benefits

Direct Cost

Avoidance

Indirect Cost

Avoidance

Opportunity

Cost Avoidance

Increased Capacity

Operational Efficiencies

(e.g. Delay Reduction,

Reduced Restrictions)

Improved Service

Availability

Operational Predictability

Bank Integrity

Reduced Comm Errors

Additional Comm

Mechanisms

Improved Information

Flow

Loss of access to Service Benefits

because of delay in Service Implementation


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First Step: Controller Communications Workload

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

Strip Mgmt Ext Coord Int Coord Conf Srch R/T Rdr Coord Rdr Super Rdr Interv

"SYSCO" Approximate Controller Workload Distribution


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Problem: Voice Congestion


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Solution: Data Communications


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Example: FAA Study

FL230

FL29011,000 ft

FL350 FL350

TRACON

EN ROUTEARTCC

Arrival Sector

FL290

FL240

Departure Sector


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FAA Study: Reduction in Holding

Problem Solution


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FAA Study: Radio Occupation Time


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Air/Ground ATN Implementation Status

ATN

Network


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Air/Ground ATN Implementation Programs

2001 2003 2005 2007 2009

EUROCONTROL

PETAL IIE Project

FAA CPDLC

Build 1/1A Programs

FAA CPDLC Build 2 Program

and

Link 2000+ Initiatives


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PETAL IIE Project Overview

PETAL =PETAL = PPreliminaryreliminary EEurocontrolurocontrol TTest ofest ofAAir/Ground Datair/Ground Data LLinkink

PETAL IIE = Extension of PETAL Project to include ATN OperationsPETAL IIE = Extension of PETAL Project to include ATN Operations

Single Site: Maastricht Upper Area Control CentreSingle Site: Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre

Operational ServicesOperational Services

Transfer of Voice Communication, Initial Contact, Altimeter SettTransfer of Voice Communication, Initial Contact, Altimeter Settinging

Clearances and Requests: Flight Level, Route and Heading, SpeedClearances and Requests: Flight Level, Route and Heading, Speed

Passive Requests (e.g. Preferred Level, Top of Descent)Passive Requests (e.g. Preferred Level, Top of Descent)

Uses VDL Mode 2 as Air/Ground SubnetworkUses VDL Mode 2 as Air/Ground Subnetwork

American Airlines is the Launch AirlineAmerican Airlines is the Launch Airline

www.eurocontrol.be/projects/eatchip/petal2/


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PETAL IIE Overview

Status:

- MISSION COMPLETE

- PETAL II Link Bridge Project (P2L)

to start in January 2002


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FAA CPDLC Build 1 Overview

Single Site: Miami Air Route Traffic Control CenterSingle Site: Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center

Provides 4 Operational ServicesProvides 4 Operational Services Transfer of Voice CommunicationTransfer of Voice Communication

Initial ContactInitial Contact

Altimeter SettingAltimeter Setting

Informational Free Text (menu capability built by supervisor inpInformational Free Text (menu capability built by supervisor inputs)uts)



www.adl.tc.faa.gov


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FAA CPDLC Build 1A Overview

National Deployment: All Air Route Traffic Control CentersNational Deployment: All Air Route Traffic Control Centers

Provides Additional Operational ServicesProvides Additional Operational Services Larger Message Set accommodating assignment of Speeds, Headings,Larger Message Set accommodating assignment of Speeds, Headings, andand

AltitudesAltitudes

Includes Route Clearance FunctionIncludes Route Clearance Function

Capability to accommodate PilotCapability to accommodate Pilot--Initiated Altitude RequestsInitiated Altitude Requests



Widespread Industry Participation is AnticipatedWidespread Industry Participation is Anticipated

www.adl.tc.faa.gov


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FAA CPDLC Build 1/1A Architecture

VDL Mode 2

GroundStations

Display CMU/ATSU(ATN compliant)VDR Multi -Mode

Transceivers

VDL Mode 2Data Link CPDLC

Processor

(ATN compl iant)

HOST Router

Display

NADIN IINational Airspace

System Local Network

ContextManagementAppl ication

(ATN compl iant)

FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System

A/G ATNRouter

G/G ATNRouterG/G ATN

Router


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CPDLC/ATN Avionics: Functional Overview

CPDLC

ATN(End System/Router

Configuration)

Pilot Interface

Control/Display Unit

Alerting Dedicated Display

Initial Architecture

Architecture Upgrade

Air/Ground Subnetworks VHF Digital Radio - Mode 2

SATCOM Data 3

Other ICAO-Compliant

Subnetworks

Flight Management

System Integration


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ATNSI Airlines: Target Fleet Types

American Continental Delta Northwest United US Airwa s

Airbus

Fleet Types All N/A N/A Some All All

Boeing

Fleet Types All Most Most Some Most None

Regional JetFleet Types

(affiliations)

All UnderConsideration

Under

ConsiderationNone Under

ConsiderationNone

N/A = Not Applicable

Preliminary Airline Data. Subject to Revision.Pre-Sep 11th Data.

Does not represent any actual or planned commitment

by any airline to CPDLC equipage.


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Avionics ATN Program Status

Rockwell CollinsRockwell Collins

CPDLC/ATNCPDLC/ATN--Capable CMU: Certified/Flew in PETAL IIE,Capable CMU: Certified/Flew in PETAL IIE,Upgrade for CPDLC Build 1 Under DevelopmentUpgrade for CPDLC Build 1 Under Development

HoneywellHoneywell

CPDLC/ATNCPDLC/ATN--Capable CMU: Under DevelopmentCapable CMU: Under Development

Thales Avionics (Sextant):Thales Avionics (Sextant):

Software for CPDLC/ATNSoftware for CPDLC/ATN--Capable Airbus ATSU: UnderCapable Airbus ATSU: Under

DevelopmentDevelopment

ATSU = Air Traffic Services Unit

CMU = Communication Management Unit


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ATNSI Projects

Router Reference Implementation (RRI)Router Reference Implementation (RRI)

Avionics: ATN End System and/or RouterAvionics: ATN End System and/or Router Ground Systems: ATN End System and/or RouterGround Systems: ATN End System and/or Router

Conformance Test Suite (CTS)Conformance Test Suite (CTS)

Verification Tool for Installed RRI (Avionics or GroundVerification Tool for Installed RRI (Avionics or GroundSystems) or other equivalent ATN SystemsSystems) or other equivalent ATN Systems

Integrated into Common American European Reference ATNIntegrated into Common American European Reference ATN

Facility (CAERAF) ProjectFacility (CAERAF) Project

CAERAF Project is coCAERAF Project is co--sponsored by EUROCONTROL and the FAAsponsored by EUROCONTROL and the FAA

Certification OfficeCertification Office

Use of CAERAF is not limited to America/Europe, usage is intendeUse of CAERAF is not limited to America/Europe, usage is intendedd

for worldfor world--wide ATN verificationwide ATN verification


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Next StepsRTCA Free Flight Select Committee CPDLC Benefits Subgroup

CharterCharter

Update CPDLC Build 1A Business CaseUpdate CPDLC Build 1A Business Case

Recommend Incentives for Early EquipageRecommend Incentives for Early Equipage

Identify Impediments and Recommend SolutionsIdentify Impediments and Recommend Solutions MilestonesMilestones

Apr 2002: Final Report to RTCA Free Flight SteeringApr 2002: Final Report to RTCA Free Flight Steering

CommitteeCommittee


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Future InitiativesFANS 1/A Accommodation

ATS Provider

ATN FANS-1/A

Multi-Stack GatewayICAO CNS/ATM

Operational data and behavior

ATN VDL-2 Avionics FANS-1/A VDL-2 Avionics

a/g ATN VDL-2

a/g FANS-1/A VDL-2


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Future InitiativesSecurity Initiatives

Potential InitiativesPotential Initiatives

Analysis of Security Features present in existingAnalysis of Security Features present in existingCPDLC/ATN/VDL2 ArchitectureCPDLC/ATN/VDL2 Architecture

Implementation of Security Features in upgradedImplementation of Security Features in upgraded

CPDLC/ATN/VDL2 ArchitectureCPDLC/ATN/VDL2 Architecture Implementation of Security Features in new Applications andImplementation of Security Features in new Applications and

ServicesServices

IssuesIssues

StandardizationStandardization

GlobalizationGlobalization


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Conclusions

CPDLC/ATN BenefitsCPDLC/ATN Benefits

Benefits can accrue Locally (dependent upon equipage)Benefits can accrue Locally (dependent upon equipage)

Regional Jet equipage is a significant Benefits componentRegional Jet equipage is a significant Benefits component

Delay in CPDLC implementation is an Opportunity CostDelay in CPDLC implementation is an Opportunity Cost

PostPost--Sep 11 ImpactsSep 11 ImpactsNearNear--Term Lower Traffic DensitiesTerm Lower Traffic Densities

Older Aircraft are already being removed from the FleetOlder Aircraft are already being removed from the Fleet

Regional/Business operations are growingRegional/Business operations are growing

CPDLC/ATN Implementation Plans must stay in PlaceCPDLC/ATN Implementation Plans must stay in Place

Traffic and Voice Communication Congestion will Return - CPDLC IS NEEDED!!


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Air/Ground ATN Implementation StatusATN Seminar, Chiang Mai

- 11/14 December 2001 -

Mike MurphyMike Murphy

ATN Systems, Inc. (ATNSI)ATN Systems, Inc. (ATNSI)

703703--412412--2900, [email protected], [email protected]

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