Runway Surface Condition Reporting Automation and the Road to ICAO SNOWTAM/NOTAM

Runway Surface Condition Reporting Automation and the Road to ICAO SNOWTAM/NOTAM FOAM Conference SNOWTAM Workshop June 05 2012 Olivier Meier, Project Manager AIS

We don t want to see this again

What are we doing today? Paper based Process handling Messages FIC/FSS Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Reports PAPER AMSCR

Consequences - Message lands on a stack - Manual input into NAV CANADA systems - Possibility of errors - Delay in transmitting the message

What do we want? Consultation with customers! Meetings with IATA (Jonathan Tree, Head Flight Ops) Requests from F. Flanagan (Head Dispatch United) What do they want: An automated, timely, international distribution of RSC data in an efficient manner and with the necessary integrity. The data shall be standardized, unambiguous and understandable internationally.

What do we want? End to End Digital Data Chain Ensure that the publication of all data from Measurement to Dissemination is efficient and has integrity.

Message versus Data NOTAMJ not system friendly NOTAMJ not used internationally because it s uniquely Canadian Solution is to transition to ICAO SNOWTAM standard Contains coded information which is system friendly Can be received and processed by any third part

NOTAMJ to SNOWTAM SWCY0257 CYXE 01301210 (SNOWTAM 0257 A) CYXE B) 01301208 C) 09 E) 48 F) 57/57/57 G) 13/13/13 H) 33/33/33 K) YES L L) TOTAL M) 1300 C) 15 E) 39R F) 7/7/7 G) XX/XX/XX H) 42/42/42 J) 92/2L S) 01302000 T) 000000 NOTAMJ CYXE SASKATOON/JOHN G.DIEFFENBAKER INTL CYXE RSC 0927 160 FT CL 50 PCT WET SN OVER ICE 0.5 INS, 50 PCT WET SN 0.5 INS. REMAINING WID 100 PCT DRY SN OVER COMPACTED SN 18 INS. RMK: SWEEPING IN PROGRESS. TO BE CLRD BY 1300. NORTH REDL OBSC. 1201301200 CYXE CRFI 09/27-8C.33 1201301203 CYXE RSC 15/33 40 FT WEST OF CL 90 FT EAST OF CL 90 PCT BARE AND DRY, 10 PCT ICE. REMAINING WID 100 PCT COMPACT SN. 3 FT SN BANK 8 FT OUTSIDE EAST RWY EDGE. 1201301206 CYXE CRFI 15/33-8C.42 1201301208 RMK: TWY ALL ICE COVERED AND SLIPPERY RMK: APN SHELL 2 FT WET SN. NEXT OBS SKED FOR 1201302000

How to transition to ICAO SNOWTAM Standard Introduce changes in the CNPM (Canadian NOTAM Procedure Manual) Adapt the AMSCR Form (Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Reports) All changes to the CNPM have been coordinated and consolidated with TC. An TC Advisory Circular is scheduled to be released for end of June 2012

Validity Period SNOWTAMs are valid for a maximum period of 24 hours The onus is on the Airport Authority to apply this rule however, NAV CANADA has the authority to cancel old NOTAMJ if found Eventually, automatically cancelled by the system

Definitions Added Refined In line with TC and ICAO publications (CARs, annexes) Use of decimals: Read on screen (EFBs) System to system data exchange

New AMSCR form Available in PDF and Excel on www.navcanada.ca The structure is similar to the SNOWiz web app for smooth transition. Entries for RSC, CRFI, and data relative to a runway are all aligned. Includes more contaminants and combination of contaminants (e.g. DRY SNOW OVER ICE) Includes fields for cleared runway offset, snow banks, obscured runway lights and taxiways/aprons Uses check boxes which reduces the need for hand written entries

AMSCR 2012 Current AMSCR form available online at NAVCANADA.CA User guide also available online

Analogue versus Digital New process needed Modeled along the ICAO AIS to AIM roadmap and the EUROCONTROL AIS to AIM strategy roadmap Buzzwords: CDM: Collaborative Decision Making SWIM: System Wide Information Management

ICAO Integrated Process Permanent AIS Data Change Accountable Source Module AIS Change Proposal Data Originator (Accountable Source) eg. Airport Manager, Tech. Ops. Coordinator Coordination with only one office Accept Proposal Note 2 INO module ADMS ICAO translator AFTN Charts and Publications Data Files and Reports Temporary AIS Data Change NOTAM Wizard Create NOTAM Proposal Note 1 Software to convert ICAO format NOTAM to Domesic format Note 3 Distribute ICAO and Domestic Format NOTAM Automatic RSC Reporting Units Runway Surface Condition Report (SNOWTAM) via XML Data Exchange Note 1. The NOTAM Wizard will be integrated into the Accountable Source Module Note 2. Procure International NOTAM Operations (INO) client licenses for the AIS data collections team. Project Work Note 3. Implement interface to AFTN switch for distribution of NOTAM to users in their required format (Canadian or ICAO).

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Main Milestones SNOWiz 1st trial with SNOWiz in Timmins December 2010 2nd trial with SNOWiz in St. Andrews February 2011 3rd trial with SNOWiz in Saint John NB March 2011 Parallel test operation/comparison during this winter season in: Grande Prairie Fort St. John (Timmins)* (St. Andrews)* (Saint John NB)* Expected general availability for winter season 2012-2013

Feedback: Contaminants Current Choice is 2 contaminants for the cleared surface with a 3rd Bare and dry by default. The new state shall be: 3 contaminants all selectable 100%. Current Choice is 1 contaminant for the uncleared portion with a 2nd bare and dry by default. The new state shall be: 2 contaminants all selectable 100%.

Feedback: Depth The value 1.5 INS will be added and applicable for the contaminants of the cleared width. Change adopted due to operational requirements.

SNOWiz Web Service For automated airports Created an ICD to interface with our system We are in very close collaboration with the two main vendors on the market Tradewind Scientific Ltd: TRACR II Team Eagle: Winter Ops Pro ICD is available to anyone

Milestones with Team Eagle Operational Feasibility Demonstration (OFD) conducted in Oshawa 08 Nov 2011 Basic manual data entry via computer/cellular equipped airfield vehicle End to end message transfer with live friction and temperature data on the operational systems Started parallel operation of the integrated WinterOps TM system in Winnipeg on 08 Feb 2012 Integration with more comprehensive, GPS based Runway Surface Condition Reporting System Represents realistic day to day use over several months = invaluable feedback General availability for every interested Airport in Canada for Winter season 2012-2013 NOTAMJ/SNOWTAM compatible

TSL Plan 2011 2012 2013 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Objectives : Proof of concept Agreeing interface detail Establishing communications Proving Transmit Path Alignment on AMSCR changes Achievements : Feedback on ICD provided Request for error codes First electronic SNOWTAM sent at SWIFT Live testing performed at YYZ airport YYZ airport IT electronic SNOWTAM ready Objectives : Objectives : Proving Receive Path New AMSCR issues closed Handling of error conditions New AMSCR training Proving backup procedures Airport testing with new Airport feedback on usability AMSCR interface of user Interface for new Re-testing backup procedure AMSCR Gather real data from airports Agreed update process with NAV Canada. Lead airports electronic interface ready Lead airports to do summer testing. Achievements : Receive Path available and tested. New user interface AMSCR available for airport evaluation. TRACR (old AMSCR) ready for airport summer testing. Achievements :

What will be new? 3 means of transmission New AMSCR Form (old form still accepted for the time being) SNOWiz web app SNOWiz web service

Key Changes to Canadian Operations that are deferred Reporting by Runway Thirds ICAO format permits reporting by runway thirds This requirement is supported by Operators The new standard and the application will support this Regulation not published yet. AFTN Message length restriction will not permit usage until phase two of the project has been implemented.

Full ICAO SNOWTAM Transition Phase 2 Phase 2 (Q3 2013 Q4 2015) Retirement of NOTAMJ All NAV CANADA legacy systems updated Aviation Community aware and trained on ICAO SNOWTAM (significant change)

Timeline ICAO SNOWTAM, part 1 CALENDAR YEAR Q 3-4 2012 Q1-2 2013 Q3-4 2013 Q1-2 2014 Q3-4 2014 Q1-2 2015 Q3-4 2015 SNOWTAM/NOTAMJ Phase 1 -Training FIC/FSS -Rollout to manual airports -Support Vendors in their rollout -Trouble shoot SNOWTAM/NOTAMJ Phase 2 Transition to ICAO SNOWTAM (retirement of NOTAMJ) R2 Development, Test Parallel Operations during Winter Season 2014-2015 Educate, inform, support aviation community in training to ICAO SNOWTAM Format ICAO SNOWTAM TC Mandates new standard/training ALL NAV CANADA legacy and future extraction systems have to be upgraded/adapted to accept ICAO SNOWTAM Q 3-4 2012 Q1-2 2013 Q3-4 2013 Q1-2 2014 Q3-4 2014 Q3-4 2015 Q3-4 2015

Further Communication Progress and updates about SNOWiz will be reported to interested groups and internal and external such as AMCO, CAC, RCACC, QAC, AOCM, IATA, etc If you are interested in using SNOWiz you have two options: Either you go through your respective vendor Or contact our Customer Service Department for more information: service@navcanada.ca If you have question to the project or you would like me to present you can reach me under: meiero@navcanada.ca

Graphical representation of SNOWTAM (courtesy of EUROCONTROL) ICAO FORMAT SNOWTAM Text Distributed via AFTN and includes a hyperlink reference To web server that contains the graphical descriptions ( kml file in this Google example)

ICAO NOTAM Now for something completely different

Road to NOTAMWiz Phase 1 Phase 1 (Q3 2012 Q4 2014) A web based direct entry interface for all possible NOTAM publishers/creators (GUI) called: NOTAMWiz The interface is being developed closely with the key stakeholders:» Airports and FIC» Tech Ops» NOF» Cell Tower Companies Introduction of VNOF concept and new series.

Joint Strategy with FAA FAA and NAV CANADA agreed on a joint deployment strategy: Provide a new data stream incorporating the new series concept by Fall 2014 for external stakeholders to test against Retire old data stream Fall 2015 or later NAV CANADA agreed to adopt the new 7 series with 4 digits.

Timeline ICAO NOTAM Transition CALENDAR YEAR Q 3-4 2012 Q1-2 2013 Q3-4 2013 Q1-2 2014 Q3-4 2014 Q1-2 2015 Q3-4 2015 ICAO NOTAM Phase 1 (until Nov 2014) - Provide a full ICAO NOTAM Data Stream for Stakeholders to test against R1 Development (Airports and FIC) ICAO NOTAM Phase 2 - Start Training and Stabilization - Adapt NAV CANADA legacy systems - Switch over after Nov 2015 R2 Tech OPS and NOF R3 Cell Phone Tower Operators Old NOTAM Data Stream INO Deployment with VNOF and new Series - Switch over after Nov 2015 Q 3-4 2012 Q1-2 2013 Q3-4 2013 Q1-2 2014 Q3-4 2014 Q3-4 2015 Q3-4 2015

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