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RTCA Select Committee on Free Flight Implementation
2003 - 2005 CapabilitiesWorking Group Report to the
Steering CommitteeRoger Wall
2 December 1999
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03-05 WG ParticipantsAir Line Pilots AssociationAir Transport AssociationATA CDM Working GroupAircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationAmerican AirlinesARINCCenter for Advanced Aviation System DevelopmentDelta Air LinesDepartment of DefenseFederal Aviation Administration (ATO, ATA, ARS, AOZ, ASD, AAR)FAA SETAFederal ExpressNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Air Traffic Controllers AssociationNational Business Aviation AssociationUnited AirlinesUS Airways
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03-05 August 1999 RecommendationOverview
• Address national flow issues• Establish nationwide backbone infrastructure to predict airspace
density, provide equitable resource allocation strategies,collaborative routing, and facilitate transition through ARTCCairspace
• Implement procedures and tools to support collaborative routingin response to dynamically changing traffic situations
• Implement collaborative routing down to the facility level
• Collaboration includes: ATC facilities (ATCT, TRACONs,ARTCCs, ATCSCC), airline facilities (AOCs)
• Provide Uniform National Ultra-High Altitude service
• Leverage aircraft technologies to increase access to terminaland en route airspace
• Continue to reduce ocean separation standards with 30/30 or30/5 min as goal
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Assumptions
• FFP1 is successful
• National spectrum availability will be sufficient to supportdesired services
• The following are high priority activities and are or will beaddressed in other forums
• SF21
• CPDLC
• WAAS/LAAS
• OASIS/DUATS
• RNAV/RNP routing
• Safety focused activities
• Near term procedures (identified in RTCA Addendum 2)
• ADS-B closely spaced parallels
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Next Steps Assigned by Steering Committeefor December Meeting
• FAA immediately identify an advocate for 03 - 05 capabilityimplementation to influence budget plans
• FAA propose an implementation strategy for 03 - 05recommended capabilities
• 03-05 Working Group continue joint industry/governmentcollaboration on refinement and assessment ofrecommendations
• First collaborative meeting between FAA and 03-05working group by mid-October 1999 (complete)
• Complete activities in time to brief December SteeringCommittee meeting
• 03-05 Working Group begin writing Addendum 3
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Flow Problem Range
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Required Functionality OverviewATCSCC ARTCC TRACON AIRPORT
Airspace Redesign, Environment, Procedures, Sep Stds, Spectrum, Training
DynamicDensity
Prediction
EquitableResourceAllocation
DynamicResectorization
CollaborativeRouting
Conflict PredictionTrial Planning
Sequencing &Spacing
ResourceAllocation
SurfaceMovement
Arrival / DepartureRouting,
new TERPS
Inner Phase:200-100 Miles
CollaborativeRouting
Cockpit situational awareness/advanced Navigation
Uniform National Ultra-High Altitude Service
DepartureRunway
BalancingArrival
Runway Balancing
Improve Surface Ops
ExtendVisual OpsImprove Access
to flight & traffic info
Outer Phase: 800-500 Miles
Middle Phase:500-200 Miles
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Summary of Problem Priorities/Needs System-wide problems resulting in delays and other
inefficiencies (e.g., en route congestion, severe weather)• Improved information availability and flow
• System-wide problem prediction and equitable resource allocation
• Efficient aircraft movement thru en route airspace
• Increased use of RNAV/RNP capabilities to gain greater access toen route and terminal airspace
• Reduced separation and increased flexibility
Flow efficiency within transition airspace• Efficient arrival collection from en route airspace
• Efficient departure integration into overflight streams
Airport acceptance and departure rates• Increased arrival and departure throughput
Inefficient airport surface operations• Better information and management systems
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Problem Priorities/Needs
* System-wide problems resulting in delays and otherinefficiencies (e.g., en route congestion, severe weather)• Improved information availability and flow
• System-wide problem prediction and equitable resource allocation
• Efficient aircraft movement thru en route airspace
• Increased use of RNAV/RNP capabilities to gain greater access toen route and terminal airspace
• Reduced separation and increased flexibility
Flow efficiency within transition airspace• Efficient arrival collection from en route airspace
• Efficient departure integration into overflight streams
Airport acceptance and departure rates• Increased arrival and departure throughput
Inefficient airport surface operations• Better information and management systems
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions • Need: Improved information availability and flow
• 03-05 Recommendation: Continue to expand CDMfor all NAS users and FAA (ATCSCC and fieldfacilities) to achieve:• An integrated and common set of tools for arrival/departure and en
route constraint management• A stable, robust communication infrastructure that provides for
dynamic information exchange• Distribution of constraint information and analytical measures of
uncertainties associated with constraint/demand forecasts• Common display mechanisms• Equitable and efficient resource allocation mechanisms with user
interaction• A system impact assessment capability that measures the
effectiveness of TFM initiatives• Sufficient TFM bandwidth to support the items listed above
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions (cont’d) • Need: System-wide problem prediction and equitable
resource allocationaAccurate airspace density prediction
aCollaborative routing solutions to address specific sectors inspecific areas
a Impact assessment of proposed solutions, including airspacereallocation
• Equitable allocation of limited resources to balance demanddensity across NAS
• 03-05 Recommendation:• Collaborative RoutingCoordination Tools (CRCT)
• Priority R&D:• Provide initial equitable allocationof limited resources
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions (cont’d)Collaborative Routing Coordination Tools (CRCT)
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions (cont’d)
• Need: Efficient aircraft movement thru en route airspace• Eliminate restrictions - Impose constraints only as needed• Expand NRP• Reduce controller workload
• 03-05 Recommendation: Expand use of Conflict Probe based on
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions (cont’d)URET CCLD Expansion
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions (cont’d)
• Need: Efficient aircraft movement thru en route airspace• Achieve uniform service across the NAS supporting Free Flight
• 03-05 Recommendation: National Ultra-High AltitudeService• Uniform definition of Ultra-High in all centers
• Uniform procedures for Ultra-High• Domestic RVSM in Ultra-High Altitude Sectors• Establish a NAS infrastructure that:
• Is information, not sensor-based• Provides consistent information independent of facility boundaries• Facilitates the introduction of improved surveillance information
• Requirements include:• Spectrum allocation changes• Coordination with RTCA SC-192• FAA domestic RVSM focal point
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions (cont’d)• Need: Increased Access to En Route and Terminal
Airspace• 03-05 Recommendation: Account for the RNAV/RNP
capability of fixed wing and rotary aircraft in TerminalAirspace• Provide more/improved ingress & egress routes• Provide more/improved transitions through terminal airspace
(VFR & IFR)• Provide new approaches and departures based on RNAV/RNP
(procedures, airport obstruction surveys, EIS, new TERPS,lighting requirements)
• 03-05 Recommendation: Account for the RNAV/RNPcapability of aircraft in En Route Airspace• Provide communications capability and procedures to allow
traversing low-altitude areas that do not have radar coverage
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System-Wide Needs & Solutions (concl’d)• Need: Reduced separation and increased flexibility in
oceanic airspace• 30nmi/30nmi or 30nmi/5 min separation standards• Capability to conduct paired maneuvers• More flexibility and access in the Gulf, WATRS, and Caribbean
through improved navigation and surveillance
• 03-05 Recommendations:• Continue to support initiatives addressed in other forums (e.g.,
ADS (Contract), ADS (Broadcast), CPDLC, RVSM, CDTI, etc.)• Ground infrastructure to support their use
U.S. Oceanic Airspace
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Problem Priorities/Needs
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System-wide problems resulting in delays and otherinefficiencies (e.g., en route congestion, severe weather)• Improved information availability and flow
• System-wide problem prediction and equitable resource allocation
• Efficient aircraft movement thru en route airspace
• Increased use of RNAV/RNP capabilities to gain greater access toen route and terminal airspace
• Reduced separation and increased flexibility
Flow efficiency within transition airspace• Efficient arrival collection from en route airspace
• Efficient departure integration into overflight streams
Airport acceptance and departure rates• Increased arrival and departure throughput
Inefficient airport surface operations• Better information and management systems
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Transition Needs & Solutions
• Need: Efficient arrival collection from en route airspace• Manage arrivals to meet Airport/TRACON/Area acceptance
rates
• 03-05 Recommendation: Expand use ofSingle Center Traffic ManagementAdvisor (TMA)• Single center/1 major airport
(FFP1 TMA-SC)
• Priority R&D: TMA-MC• Multiple centers/1 major airport
• Multiple centers/>1 major airport
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Transition Needs & SolutionsTMA Expansion
•Deploy SC-TMA•Research McTMA to improve arrival efficiency to NY area (including PHL)•Use results of McTMA research in 03-05 for NY/PHL area as proven successful•When TMA MC is available, all sites should be upgraded to TMA MC
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Transition Needs & Solutions (concl’d)
• Need: Efficient departure integration into and acrossen route streams
• 03-05 Recommendation:Priority R&D:• Departure integration into and across en route streams
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Problem Priorities/Needs
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System-wide problems resulting in delays and otherinefficiencies (e.g., en route congestion, severe weather)• Improved information availability and flow
• System-wide problem prediction and equitable resource allocation
• Efficient aircraft movement thru en route airspace
• Increased use of RNAV/RNP capabilities to gain greater access toen route and terminal airspace
• Reduced separation and increased flexibility
Flow efficiency within transition airspace• Efficient arrival collection from en route airspace
• Efficient departure integration into overflight streams
Airport acceptance and departure rates• Increased arrival and departure throughput
Inefficient airport surface operations• Better information and management systems
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Arrival/Departure Needs & Solutions
• Need: Increased arrival throughput• Improve efficiency of operations within terminal airspace to
single and multiple major airports
• 03-05 Recommendations:• Expand use of Passive Final Approach Spacing Tool (pFAST) -
Airport
• Passive Final Approach Spacing Tool (pFAST) - TRACON
• Note: CNS capabilities (e.g., ADS-B/CDTI) are activitiesaddressed in other forums that can help address this need
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Note: pFAST at SFO should be modified to create spaces inarrival traffic to accommodate departures
When active FAST becomes available, the pFAST sitesshould be upgraded to aFAST
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Arrival/Departure Needs & Solutions (concl’d)
• Need: Increased arrival/departure throughput• Reduce arrival/departure separation due to wake vortex
• More efficient utilization of TRACON airspace for departures
• 03-05 Recommendation:Priority R&D• Arrival and departure wake vortex detection
• Departure management in TRACON airspace
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Problem Priorities/Needs
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System-wide problems resulting in delays and otherinefficiencies (e.g., en route congestion, severe weather)• Improved information availability and flow
• System-wide problem prediction and equitable resource allocation
• Efficient aircraft movement thru en route airspace
• Increased use of RNAV/RNP capabilities to gain greater access toen route and terminal airspace
• Reduced separation and increased flexibility
Flow efficiency within transition airspace• Efficient arrival collection from en route airspace
• Efficient departure integration into overflight streams
Airport acceptance and departure rates• Increased arrival and departure throughput
Inefficient airport surface operations• Better information and management systems
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Airport Surface Needs & Solutions
• Need: Better information and management systems• Digital TMA data to users for all airports using TMA
• Taxi & Departure Clearance
• Runway Load Balancing
• Ramp Status
• Conformance Monitoring
• Surveillance
• Recommendation for 03-05: Expanded FAA/UserCollaboration to implement User Initiatives
• Priority R&D:• Conduct research in parallel with ongoing user initiatives
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Implementation Definition
• Implementation of capabilities means delivery of servicesand benefits with the appropriate changes in airspacedesign, procedures, systems, logistics, labor negotiations,certification, etc.
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Technology & Implementation Readiness
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Qualify Implementation Capability
Develop Implementation Capability
Define Requirements & Transfer Technology
Develop Specific Operational/MaintenancePlans & Procedures
Conduct Functional Demonstrations &Operational Evaluations
Define Concept of Use within TargetOperational Environment
Define Target Timeframe, Infrastructure,and Operational Environment
Describe Proposed Capability
FAA Investment Decision
IRL
Actual System Proven In Operation
Actual System Qualified by Demonstration
System Prototype Demonstration in an Operational Environment
System/Subsystem Model or Prototype Demonstration in a Relevant Environment
Component and/or Breadboard Validation in a Relevant Environment
Component and/or Breadboard Validationin Laboratory Environment
Analytical & Experimental CriticalFunction - Characteristic Proof-of-Concept
Technology Concept and/or Application Formulated
Basic Principles Observed and Reported
R&D Program Goal
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Barriers to Implementation
• HW/SW for capabilities that have been identifiedcan be available in 03-05, however the followingmust also, at a minimum, be addressed in orderto realize benefits in 03-05:• Airspace design
• Environmental impact
• Labor negotiations
• Procedures
• Training
• Certification
• Spectrum
• Bandwidth (deployment and information)
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Priority R&D
• Additional R&D activities have been identified asaddressing priority needs and should bemerged/accelerated to facilitate development of thebest capabilities including:
• Departure: EDP with other departure efforts• En Route: E/DA, Direct-to, En Route Spacing Tool, and PARR• Surface: Surface Management System• Arrival: Active FAST
• Other areas for priority R&D include:• Evolutionary progression toward distributed decision
making• Increased collaboration among users and service providers• Wake vortex sensing and prediction
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AcronymsaFAST Active Final Approach Spacing ToolADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - BroadcastATM Air Traffic ManagementC/AFT CNS/ATM Focus TeamCAP Collaborative Arrival PlannerC/B Cost BenefitCDM Collaborative Decision MakingCDTI Cockpit Display of Traffic InformationCNS Communications, Navigation, and SurveillanceCPDLC Controller-Pilot Datalink CommunicationCRCT Collaborative Routing and Coordination ToolsE/DA En Route/Descent AdvisorEDP Expedite Departure PathFFP1 Free Flight Phase OneMNS Mission Need StatementPARR Problem Analysis, Resolution and RankingpFAST Passive Final Approach Spacing ToolRVSM Reduced Vertical Separation MinimaSF 21 Safe Flight 21SG Sub-GroupSMA Surface Management AdvisorSMS Surface Management SystemSWG Surveillance Working GroupTMA-MC Multi Center TMA (McTMA)TMA-SC Single Center Traffic Management AdvisorURET User Request Evaluation Tool