U.S. Next Generation Air Transportation System

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1 U.S. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) August 15, 2011 Bangkok, Thailand David S. Burkholder U.S.

2 The Current System is not Performing Adequately Even with economy issues, demand remains high in already congested markets Our current air traffic system does not utilize today s available technologies to: Maximize efficiency of airspace and aircraft movements Address aviation s environmental impact 2

3 If We Do Nothing Delays Increase * t (minutes) De elay per Fligh /1 11/1 12/1 1/1 2/1 3/1 4/1 5/1 6/1 7/1 8/1 9/1 Delays projected using Air Traffic Forecasts; constant weather; no capacity improvements 3

4 Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) A system that is based on satellite navigation and control, digital non-voice communication and advanced networking, and a sharing of decision making between the ground and the cockpit. 4

5 NextGen is more than just a Single project It is the integration of many projects, concepts, and technologies. Program plan It is the integration of many program plans, some new and some ongoing, to deliver new service capabilities to meet increasing needs. New system It is the integration of new systems, new procedures, new aircraft performance capabilities, renewable fuels, new supporting infrastructure, and a new way to do business as the Air Transportation System. 5

6 NextGen is more than the FAA 6

7 Common Goals & Diverse Interests Improved Access Stakeholder Equity Return on Capital Industry/ Government Partnership NextGen Objectives Include Operational Efficiency Reduced Delay Noise Reduction Reduced Emissions Enhanced Safety Improved Flexibility Global Harmonization Improved Travel Experience 7

8 Keys to Implementing NextGen Technical Strategy (Enterprise Architecture & Roadmaps) Operational Capabilities/Benefits Integrated Management Framework Stakeholder Partnership 8

9 NextGen - Transformation of ATC Procedural Based Control: Control on Where We Think the Aircraft Is Surveillance Based Control: Control on Where We Know the Trajectory Based Control: Aircraft Is Control on Where We Know the Aircraft Will Be Landmark Navigation Radio Beacons Position Reports VOR/DME RADAR RNP ADS B DataComm 9

10 NextGen Where are we going? Today s National Airspace Ground-based Navigation and Surveillance Air Traffic Control Communications By Voice Disconnected Information Systems Cognitive-Based Air Traffic Control Fragmented Weather Forecasting Airport Operations Limited By Visibility Conditions Focus on major airports Inefficient routes & fuel consumption NextGen Satellite-based Navigation and Surveillance Routine Information Sent Digitally Information More Readily Accessible Decision Support Tools Forecasts Embedded into Decisions Operations Continue Into Lower Visibility Conditions Focus on metropolitan areas Shorter flight paths/ fuel saving procedures; alternative fuels; reduced d noise 10

11 Incremental Approach to Implementing NextGen Produces Benefits and Builds a Foundation Wake Turbulence RNAV/RNP Deconflict RNAV/RNP Deconflict ORD ORD Arrival/ Departure Path RNP SAAAR Approach with RF ORD ORD Departures Surface Management MDW MDW Arrival Path to MDW Deconfliction enabled via curve path and vertical profile. 3D PAM GBAS Path Stretch End TOD Meter Fix Triangular Delay Paths in Center: Waypoint Insertion Using Place-Bearing Distance (PBD) Cleared Using Voice 3D PAM Target Domain RNAV/RNP Deconflict Surface Management Surface Management Tailored Arrivals 4-D FMS DFW UAS Staffed NextGen Tower ADS-B in the Gulf Tailored Arrivals 11

12 Transformational Programs Solution Set Portfolios Enabling Activities Initiate Trajectory Based Operations Increase Arrivals/Departures at High Density Airports Increase Flexibility in the Terminal Environment Improve Collaborative ATM Reduce Weather Impact Increase Safety, Security and Environmental Performance Transform Facilities Solution Sets provide portfolios of NextGen capabilities Transformational Programs Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Collaborative Air Traffic Management Technologies (CATM-T) System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) Data Communications (Data Comm) NAS Voice System (NVS) NextGen Network-Enabled Weather (NNEW) Stages of readiness: Implementation Investment Analysis 12

13 Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Far more accurate than ground based radar Provides properly equipped aircraft with: Terrain maps Weather information Surface Traffic information Critical flight information Airborne traffic information Increased Situational Awareness 13

14 System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Today ASDE STARS/ ARTS/ TAMR Business as Usual More point-to-point unique interfaces Host ETMS WARP Costly development, test, TMA TFM Inter- Agency IDS/ ERIDS ATOP CIWS SWIM Compliant Non-Government Systems FAA Systems ERAM maintenance, CM New decisions linked to old data constructs Cumbersome data access outside the NAS Enterprise Management SWIM Compliant Government Systems FTI - Existing point-to-point hardwired NAS LEGEND - Unique interfaces, DOTS custom designs SWIM Segment 1 SWIM Future Segment SWIM Adapter 14

15 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Enables Greater Efficiency and Access RNAV: General purpose satellite navigation RNP: High-precision satellite navigation for congested airspace Provides aircraft with the ability to fly shorter, more efficient flight paths Increases capacity of runways and in the airspace Ability to de-conflict airports, avoid sensitive areas Reduces delays, fuel burn, and aircraft noise WAAS/LPV: Provides ILS-like capability without ILS infrastructure costs 15

16 NextGen Network Enabled Weather 16

17 Airport Improvements (FY09-FY10) New York JFK : K/KA YA, YA FB extension Taxiway K/KA, 13R/31L reconstruction (in progress) Seattle-Tacoma 16R/34L Chicago O Hare 9L/27R Portland 10L/28R extension Boston centerfield taxiway M Washington Dulles 1L/19R Dallas Fort Worth end-around taxiway Philadelphia 17/35 extension Charlotte 18R/36L Key Benefits Increased capacity and reduced delays In 2009, contributed to: 965% delay reduction at O Hare 958% d delay l reduction d ti att S Seattle ttl 943% delay reduction at Dulles Completed New Runway Completed Airfield Improvements Planned Runway Improvements 17

18 NextGen Implementation is Highly Interdependent Air Traffic Operations Trajectory Based Operations High Density Arr/Dep Terminals and Airports Flexible Terminals and Airports Collaborative ATM Reduce Weather Impacts Safety, Security and Environment Transform Facilities Aircraft & Operator Requirements Airport Development ADS-B SWIM DATA COMM NNEW NVS X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 18

19 Resources Available to Stay Informed NextGen Implementation Plan Summarizes: S i Target for NextGen 2018 Accomplishments NextGen benefits Overview of FAA s work p plan Online: Overviews News Videos NextGen Documents And more Interactive i Flash l h Map: NextGen Deployments NextGen Demonstrations And more 19

20 Global Harmonization Key to Seamless ATM Implementation Cooperation Coordinate Collaborate Harmonization Standards Technology Procedures Timeline/Deployment Interoperability Air Ground

21 Global NextGen Harmonization NextGen harmonization with global l counterparts is critical to enable worldwide seamless ATM Global Harmonization Partnerships: Europe SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) FAA/China NextGen Air Traffic Management Steering Group (NATMSG) FAA/Japan Future Air Traffic Systems Working Group (FATS) US/Canada/Mexico NextGen Trilateral Steering Group Asia and South Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE) Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE) Standards Procedures Safety Comm Operations NEX XTG EN 21

22 NextGen and SESAR Both U.S. and Europe share a common vision for change Each anticipates a long-term need to accommodate three times the growth in system capacity Both NextGen and SESAR: Are built on a similar foundation a performance-based airspace Envision improved treatment of the environment Target improved safety Involve a phased approach to implementation Are founded on a realization that success must include global harmonization

23 NextGen and SESAR Cooperation for Global Interoperability MoC 1 2??? FAA- SJU

24 Challenges to Global Harmonization It is critical that future ATM technologies be compatible and interoperable (Standards) Integration of new technologies, systems, procedures and concepts into domestic airspace (mixing new with old) Regional collaboration to coordinate modernization technologies and time lines (cross boundary and multilateral harmonization) Service Provider and Operator investment required to realize full benefits (Infrastructure and avionics) ICAO, CANSO and others must continue leadership role in promoting cross-regional harmonization (ICAO Block Upgrades) 24

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26 Thank You for Your Attention 26