I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 853D ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS GROUP ACTFAST BRIEFING Mark Vollmer 412 TH ENV (contr) Edwards AFB, CA Date: April 2007
Overview high level system testing of all FANS-1/A data link applications that includes the ability to monitor every bit of data. Capability to emulate any ATSU ATC workstation using actual ACARS network. Multiple ATC workstations to support testing of connection management and transfer of communications. extensive debug capability for real time as well as post test debugging of problems. Comprehensive test procedure linked to the ESC Generic Performance Matrices for ADS-C, CPDLC, AFN, and Data Communications. extensive information assurance capability for susceptibility testing. Slide 2
ACRONYMS ACARS = Aeronautical Communications and Reporting System ACTFAST = Air Traffic Control (ATC) Communications Test Facility and Avionic Systems Test ADS-C = Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract AFN = ATS Facilities Notification AOC = Airline Operational Communication ATSU = Air Traffic Services Unit (ATC Ground Station) CPDLC = Controller to Pilot Data Link Communications DSP = Data Link Service Provider (ARINC, SITA, et al) FANS = Future Air Navigation System FMC = Flight Management Computer MCDU = Multi-purpose Control and Display Unit PFPS = Portable Flight Planning Software VDR = VHF Digital Radio Slide 3
ACTFAST DIAGRAM EAFB ATSU Workstation RMCC ATSU Workstation CNS/ATM Gateway 1 CNS/ATM Gateway 2 Milcom Messenger 2 Milcom Messenger 1 Analyst Station 1 FANS Decoder Binary Coder PFPS Analyst Station 2 FANS Decoder Binary Coder The Only Operationally Representative Facility Dedicated To FANS-1/A Testing Knowledgeable Technical Team Access to other experts (ARINC, SITA, ATSUs, Industry) Slide 4
ACTFAST CONNECTIVITY DSP DSP SATCOM HF VHF EAFB ATSU Workstation RMCC ATSU Workstation CNS/ATM Gateway 1 CNS/ATM Gateway 2 Milcom Messenger 2 Milcom Messenger 1 Analyst Station 1 FANS Decoder Binary Coder PFPS Analyst Station 2 FANS Decoder Binary Coder Slide 5
ACTFAST AIRCRAFT SIMULATOR VHF DSP DSP EAFB ATSU Workstation RMCC ATSU Workstation CNS/ATM Gateway 1 CNS/ATM Gateway 2 Milcom Messenger 2 Milcom Messenger 1 Analyst Station 1 FANS Decoder Binary Coder PFPS Analyst Station 2 FANS Decoder Binary Coder V D R F M C C M U Avionics MCDU A/C Simulator Slide 6
ATSU WORKSTATIONS EAFB ATSU Workstation RMCC ATSU Workstation Real Time EDWA1MC CNS/ATM Gateway Send/Receive Correct AFN, ADS-C, and CPDLC Messages Basic Functional Analysis Workstation displays the results of uplink/downlink success Geomap displays aircraft flight plan Geomap plots aircraft actual position based upon downlinks Handoff Aircraft Between ATSUs AFN Request for Notification Function CPDLC Transfer of Communication Function Simulate Operation of Actual ATSUs Work Two Simultaneous Missions CNS/ATM Gateway EDWA2MC Slide 7
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ANALYST WORKSTATIONS Slide 13 Analyst Workstations FANS Decoder Binary Coder PFPS Pre Test Prepare Flight Routes Transfer to ATSU Workstations Real Time Analyze Raw and Decoded FANS Messages During SIL, Ground, and Flight Testing Send/Receive AOC, CPDLC, ADS-C, AFN, and System Messages Perform Erroneous Application Testing (Robustness Testing) Each Workstation Can Act as 4 Different ATSU Ground Stations Post Test In Depth Analysis of Data Link Operation Provide Decoded FANS Message File in MS Word Format FANS Message Performance Timing Analysis
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SUPPORT BEFORE THE TEST Provide FANS-1/A Expertise to Test Plans, TPWGs ACTFAST Has Developed Generic Test Scenario Helps platforms save money Helps ensure commonality among platforms Helps ensure compliance to industry requirements Assist in Efficient Testing Practices Participate in SIL test planning Participate in TIS & ground/flight test cards generation Most used uplink and downlink messages Normal operational scenarios Help to generate system level tests Technical Understanding to CWGs Help Explain Avionics/Data Link Service Provider(s)/ATSU Interactions Slide 15
SUPPORT DURING TEST Send Uplinks To & Receive Downlinks From Aircraft Avionics or SIL (Perform the role of ATSUs) Real Time Assessment Of Test Success Or Failure Real Time Analysis Of Decoded Messages To Determine Message Content Real Time Initial Determination Of Proper Avionics Operation Real Time Analysis To Characterize Symptoms Of The Problem Real Time Analysis To Determine Problem Source (Avionics, DSP, ATSU) Slide 16
SUPPORT AFTER THE TEST Provide Decoded FANS Message File In MS Word Provide Raw ATSU Data Files In Depth Analysis Of Raw/Decoded FANS Messages Detailed message content analysis Detailed symptom characterization Detailed determination of problem source (avionics, DSP, ATSU) Comparison Of ATSU Data To Avionics Data To ARINC Audit Data Timing Performance Analysis Participation in telecons to discuss and analyze problems In depth analysis of problems and assessment of industry impact Slide 17
LESSONS LEARNED KC-135 C-5 C-17 VC-25 89AW Slide 18
TESTING DETAILS Testing on several platforms that were done with vendor/prime software verification of FANS-1/A applications. Over 200 problems identified by the ACTFAST Team. ACTFAST worked with vendor/prime to resolve many problems and was used to proactively reduce future problems. As programs return to ACTFAST for program updates, ACTFAST becomes more critical to that program. Slide 19
LESSONS LEARNED (continued) Determine Problem Reporting Mechanism Up Front Test to Industry Requirements, Not Necessarily Platform Requirements Explain why tests are to industry requirements and help understand differences Allows necessary changes to be made early in program The Earlier Full System Level Tests Can Be Performed, The Better System Level Tests Should Represent Normal Operational Actions Fly VFR As Much As Possible When Testing Data Link Operation FMS Should Be Flying Aircraft For Proper Data Generation Slide 20
LESSONS LEARNED (continued) When Flying, Have Aircrew Perform Data Link Operations Have Aircraft Load And Follow Data Link Clearances DSP Connectivity Problems Can Abort Test Tail Number not in System (run Connectivity Tests for all new aircraft) SITA vs ARINC AOC Message Labels not in correct ARINC Table Test with DAFIF Navigation Data Base As Soon As Possible Major Differences Between Jepessen and DAFIF/AWE Allow Time Between Tests For Timely Analysis of Results Avionics State Data Required For Analysis of Problems Slide 21
LESSONS LEARNED (continued) Static Testing Not Sufficient (SIL Fidelity) Test Various Transfer Of Communication Scenarios Test Multiple ADS Connections Often HFDL Performance Use HFDL as little as possible, but as much as necessary Slide 22
LESSONS LEARNED ISEs Need ISE In Area Of Operations Ensure Connectivity Prior To ISE Ensure TACC Is Involved To Support Test Have DSO Personnel At ATSUs Do Not Test Data Link On FIR Boundaries Hold Meetings With ATSU Personnel Before And After Test Tell them in advance what tests are planned and when Get their post-test comments in writing (even if everything went well) Slide 23
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Contact Information For Program Support: Terrance Pelkey Chief, Range Control 412 TW/ENROC 661-277-2726 DSN: 527-2726 terrance.pelkey@edwards.af.mil Sands Sprague ACTFAST Range Control Officer 412 TW/ENROC 661-277-2652 DSN: 527-2652 sands.sprague@edwards.af.mil Slide 25
Briefer Contact Information Mark Vollmer 623-561-2592 markvollmer@earthlink.net Slide 26
Slide 27 Questions?
Back Up Example Decodings Slide 28
AFN RAW QU EDWG1MC.DDLXCXA 051538 AFN FI MC2/AN 80002S DT DDL XXD 051538 F11A -AFN/FMHMC2,.80002S,,153745/FPON38486W076526,1/FCOADS,01/FCOATC,01FE18 Flight ID Tail Number Time (HHMMSS) Position A620 Header Application Text ADS Version CRC CPDLC Version QU DDLIRXA.EDWA1MC 051538 AFU AN 80002S MA 003I /EDWA1MC.AFN/FMHMC2,.80002S,,153810/FAK0,EAFB/FARADS,0/FARATC,0,EDWA1MC1C88 Flight ID ADS Reason Code CRC Tail Number Center Addr. Time (HHMMSS) CPDLC Reason Code Overall Reason Code Slide 29
AFN DECODED AFN Contact Message AFN Message Header (FMH) Flight No: MC2 Tail No: 80002S ICAO ID: N/A Time Stamp: 15:37:45 AFN Contact Message (FPO) Current Position: Latitude: N38 48.6' Longitude: W076 52.6' Active Flag: 1 Facilities Notification Contact (FCO): Application: ADS Version: 01 Facilities Notification Contact (FCO): Application: ATC Version: 01 AFN Acknowledge Message AFN Message Header (FMH) Flight No: MC2 Tail No: 80002S ICAO ID: N/A Time Stamp: 15:38:10 AFN Acknowledgement Message (FAK) Overall Reason: Successful (0) ICAO Code: EAFB Application Response (FAR) Application: ADS Reason: Successful (0) Application Response (FAR) Application: ATC Reason: Successful (0) Originating ATC Center Address: EDWA1MC Slide 30
ADS-C C RAW QU DDLIRXA.EDWA1MC 051538 RAR AN 80002S MA 004I - /EDWA1MC.ADS.80002S07010BCD0E010F01F605 Ground Address ADS Message ADS IMI Aircraft Tail Number CRC QU EDWA1MC.DDLXCXA 051539 PAR FI MC2/AN 80002S DT DDL XXD 051539 F12A - ADS.80002S0301071B99064AA8401CE4680F1780000400002000003C0E7FF80000000F7F FFFFC00012B8 Downlink Response Slide 31
ADS-C C DECODED ADS-C CONTRACT REQUEST Periodic Contract (Tag 7) ADS Contract Request Number = 1 Reporting Rate (Tag 11): Scaling Factor = 64; Rate = 13; Reporting Interval = 896 (15 Min.) Earth Reference Group (Tag 14) Modulus = 1 Air Reference Group (Tag 15) Modulus = 1 ADS-C ACK and PERIODIC REPORT Acknowledgement (Tag 3) ADS Contract Request Number = 1 Periodic Contract (Tag 7) Basic Group Latitude: N38 48.6' Longitude: W076 52.6' Altitude: 460 Ft. Time Stamp: 38:50 (min:sec) TCAS Health: TCAS Not Available To ADSF FOM: (7) < 0.05 Nautical Mile Nav Redundancy: (1) Two Or More NAV Units Operating To Ind. Accuracy Earth Reference Group (Tag 14) True Track Angle Is Valid True Track: 359.91 Deg. Ground Speed: 0 Knots Vertical Rate: 0 FPM Air Reference Group (Tag 15) True Heading Valid True Heading: 359.91 Deg. Mach Speed: 4.0955 (DEFAULT) Vertical Rate: 0 FPM Slide 32
CPDLC RAW QU DDLIRXA.EDWA1MC 051542 ATC AN 80002S MA 006I - /EDWA1MC.AT1.80002S00C4808098 Ground Address CRC CPDLC IMI CPDLC Message Aircraft Tail Number Confirm Assigned Route Uplink MEI-137: Confirm Assigned Route Slide 33
CPDLC DECODED Raw Message QU EDWA1MC.DDLXCXA 051555 FML FI MC2/AN 80002S DT DDL XXD 051555 F16A - AT1.80002SA0BF678A33B970A7D3 973E94421364CCA6C1CD20E84D9A D020A853E9D51ACA34A58A5316C0 ACD8AB1CA6AD1B828D3AA0424485 5694B8A415E62448B067410A0037 51295760E6900092218EC29F4D04 A62D9059B15504A6AD1BA08D3AA2 0A1366B4412E7D2880DF63 Application text Header MEI-40: Assigned Route: Dep Airport(): (AirPort) KBOS Dest Airport(): (AirPort) KORD Arr Runway(): 9R App Proc(): APP, ILS09R, Arr Proc(): ARR, PMM4, Route Info(): pos1: (FixName) BOS N42 21.4' W070 59.4' pos2: (AirWay ID) J16 pos3: (FixName) YXU pos4: (AirWay ID) J547 pos5: (FixName) FNT Route Info Additional: Waypoint Speed Altitude: (FixName) BURKE AT OR ABOVE (qnh): 7000 FT (FixName) DEANA 170 IAS AT (qnh): 2210 FT (FixName) RW09R AT (qnh): 730 FT MEI-67: FREETEXT - BOS J16 YXU J547 FNT PMM4 KORD Slide 34