EUROCONTROL Centralised Services concept Joe Sultana Director Network Manager 1 July 2013
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Why do we need Centralised Services? Europe needs to be competitive again! a more competitive European ATM is an important enabler for a more competitive European Aviation environment The goal to be achieved: controlled flight hour for half the cost (one controlled flight hour in the US currently costs around half of what it does in Europe) see the US/Europe Comparison of ATM-related Operational Performance EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 3
SES Single European Sky SES has developed the pillars : Performance Scheme Functional Airspace Blocks SESAR (SES R&D Programme) We need to connect these pillars now to support the targets of the performance scheme. We are coming to the implementation phase of SESAR. A choice needs to be made on the ANSP / Center implementation: At local level At FAB regional level At central/pan-european network level We have to agree now on the basis of technical feasibility and a CBA where to deploy, before the investments are made or it will be too late (an investment cycle is at least 10 years). It s also vital to include the implementation decisions in the respective performance plans for RP2. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 4
SESAR projects There are some 300 SESAR projects. Many need to be implemented at a local level potentially even at the 80 civil and military control centres across Europe. Perhaps 30% could be implemented at a FAB level. Approx. 10 candidates for centralised pan-european services have been identified. EUROCONTROL has a long standing experience in centralised services: CFMU (IFPU 1/2) EAD (2 ops sites) CRCO EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 5
What is a centralised service? An air navigation support service or a related function. Exercised at central European/network level, bringing significant benefits in cost-effectiveness and harmonisation. Contributing significantly to the Performance Targets of the Member States. Supporting the implementation of SESAR developments on a central basis. Supporting the implementation of SESAR developments to become Pan-European services. Supporting the unbundling of ancillary services. Enabling service providers/atm manufacturing industry to work together to provide the service outside of the national boundaries on a pan European level. Allowing the implementation of market mechanisms for the centralised services following a tender process - competition for the market. Allowing the implementation of performance based contracts between EUROCONTROL and the Service Provider. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 6
Which are the Centralised Services? Flight Plan and Airport Slot Consistency Service (FAS). 4D Trajectory Flight Profile Calculation for planning purposes Service (4DPP). European Tracker Service (ETKR). Advanced Flexible Use of Airspace Support Service (AFUAS). European ATM Information Management Service (EAIMS). Management of Common Network Resources Service (CNR). Network Infrastructure Performance monitoring and analysis Service (NIPS). Pan European Network Service (PENS). Data Communication Service (DCS). To be defined. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 7
Centralised Service 1 Flight Plan and Airport Slot Consistency Service (FAS) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 8
Flight Plan and Airport Slot Consistency Service (FAS) Match flight plans and airport slots to better exploit airport capacity and improve flight punctuality. Create a central data base in which the airport slots and the FPLs are integrated and compared. Deviations are identified and communicated for action. Support the draft brand new revised Airport Slot Regulation. Make full use of existing runway/airport capacities. Cooperation of the NM with the European Airport Slot Coordinators Technology exists already in some Member States. Enables the fostering of innovative technology in cooperation with the airports, ACI and EUACA on a Pan-European basis. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 9
Centralised Service 2 4D Trajectory Flight Profile Calculation for planning purposes service (4DPP) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 10
4 D Trajectory Flight Profile Calculation for Planning Purposes Service (4DPP) Provide a central reference for the 4D Trajectory Profile for all ATM planning activities with an increased accuracy, allowing reduction of buffers around airspace occupancy, reducing under- / over delivery. Centrally processed 4D trajectory. Distribute the calculation to the ANSPs/Centres. Making full use of existing sector capacities. Technology exists already in some Member States. Replaces EUROCONTROL/NM legacy system. Supports fostering of innovative technologies - as this will be the first centralised 4 D Trajectory system in the world. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 11
Centralised Service 3 European Tracker Service (ETKR) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 12
European Tracker Service (ETKR) Enable the creation of an ECAC wide consistent high quality Air Situation Picture and the provision of its requested subsets to any user of processed surveillance in formation, civil and military. The ATM systems get centralised track services that take into account data sent by numerous surveillance sensors. The tracking system processes and unifies all data, in order to provide fused information. Technology exists already with ARTAS (ATM surveillance Tracker And Server) in EUROCONTROL. Allows to foster innovative technologies - as this will be the first centralised Tracker Service in the world. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 13
Advanced Flexible Use of Airspace Support Service (AFUAS) Provides collaborative civil-military ASM decision-making processes. Builds on the Advanced Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) Concept. Makes better use of available airspace. Allows military to use larger airspaces for missions on an absolute time-limited basis. Allows civil traffic to fly shorter routes. Provides ASM data visibility and ASM performance feedback. Technology exists already in some Member States. Allows to foster innovative technologies in cooperation with the Military. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 14
Centralised Service 5 European ATM Information Management Service (EAIMS) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 15
European ATM Information Management Service (EAIMS) Accurate and timely information are organised and provided through system wide interoperability. Existing EAD enlarged with WX & Airport data, digital NOTAM, ADQ compliance. Pre-departure Static and Dynamic data including ATC planning, ASM and ATFCM. Integrated pan-european AIS service including meteo data. Extension to airports and airspace users. Allows to make use of the already existing, well recognised EAD system and service. Allows to integrate the weather data into a central service. Allows to accelerate early deployment of new SWIM technology. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 16
Centralised Service 6 Management of Common Network Resources Service (CNR) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 17
Management of Common Network Resources Service (CNR) Management of common network resources transponder codes, frequencies for CNS systems, AFTN Message addresses directory, IP addresses, security certificate and keys. Key resources which require coordination between stakeholders Groups common network resources into a critical mass for management efficiency Provides tools and data needed to network to operate Most are already accepted as centralised services EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 18
Centralised Service 7 Network Infrastructure Performance Monitoring and Analysis Service (NIPS) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 19
Network Infrastructure Performance Monitoring and Analysis Service (NIPS) Ensure safe functioning and anomaly resolution of common/distributed CNS infrastructure Data-link communication, satellite navigation, surveillance avionics,1030/1090 RF bands, TCAS function, Height Monitoring Central service sets up/operates sensors, analysis tools and databases to collect data, measures performance, detect anomalies Offered to fulfil national responsibilities to ensure safe airborne infrastructure Many of these services are already accepted as centralised services. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 20
Centralised Service 8 Pan-European Network Service (PENS) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 21
Pan-European Network Service (PENS) Supporting all data exchange of ATM applications, paving the way to SWIM applications. Currently in use for NM centralised functions (NM + EAD). ANSP/ATM applications are planned to migrate to PENS. Central supervision of all technical network. Gateway to interconnect all ATM stakeholders via rationalised infrastructure and avoidance of multiple interconnection negotiations and additional costs. PENS services are developed and run by Industry, EUROCONTROL acting as a contractual agent. Fosters European innovative Network Services. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 22
Centralised Service 9 Data Communications Service (DCS) EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 23
Data Communications Service (DCS) Demonstrator for centralised infrastructure to Data Link (as standardised by ICAO and SES) to aircraft and also ATC centres. AOC services (today based on ACARS or FANS). ADS-C services for ATM and AOC. Future i4d and full 4D trajectory management messaging services. Flight information services. Airport coordination services. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 24
Centralised Service 10 To be defined EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 25
Centralised Services Characteristics Addresses the basic building blocks for a cost effective European network operation. Set-up and operation of service will be put to tender. Industry role and responsibilities clear and unambiguous. Service provider relationship established at formal contract level. Integration and interface between new central services and existing services. User interface specified through common communication infrastructure. Linked together via Network service oriented architecture (SOA). The proposed 10 centralised services and systems allow some SESAR ideas to be deployed much more efficiently than on a local/national level. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 26
Governance Procedures, accountability and governance can be ensured through extension appropriate European regulatory Network Manager provisions. User groups part of the governance process. Independent and inter-governmental EUROCONTROL approach guarantee of equal and fair service to all stakeholders. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 27
Link with SES2+ SES2+ includes clear references to ECTL initiative on CS SES2+ would require EU Council and EP to introduce in the legislative SES package the market opening of the support services as a network efficiency enabler EC consider that the CS concept has the potential to help in the delivery of improved performance in the European ATM system EC offers full political support to this initiative. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 28
Benefits Links between CS maximise benefits and allow for synergies in support EU Performance targets. Taking minimum benefit of SESAR deployment through local FAB and Central Services initial estimations 150-200M pa. Giving ANSPs the opportunity to be part of network technical / services provision. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 29
Conclusion The evolution of European air traffic management delivered through SESAR is dependent on high quality data which ANSPs, airports and airspace users systems use to deliver their core business. CS delivering ATM-related data with objective of cost effectiveness, defragmentation, pan-european harmonisation and interoperability. Reducing cost of parallel deployments and contributing to the achievement of national / FAB performance targets. Together we can save money and enable States and their ANSPs to come closer to the financial performance targets and to provide airspace users more efficient services. The EUROCONTROL Member State ANSPs can participate in delivering these services beyond natural boundaries on a pan-european level. ATM Manufacturing industry is providing cutting edge technology stemming from the SESAR developments. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 30
Summary CS in general are aimed at more cost effective ATM support services while contributing to better quality of service. CS3 ensures that European processed surveillance is available as an essential part of an integrated quality data set needed by the actors of the European ATM. CS in general and CS3 will support and enable future improvements of ATM in Europe. EUROCONTROL Centralised Services 31
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