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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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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)
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.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
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
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]