A-AMAN Advanced Arrival Management System. More capacity at your hub

A-AMAN Advanced Arrival Management System More capacity at your hub

efficient sequence of arrivals as well as the the right operational decisions at the right toring of separation between all aircraft in best sector handover procedure and precise time. CDM is an important step in optimising the terminal control area and compliance landing times. Additionally, the system iden- airport operations to boost industry perfor- with the planned 4D approach paths; tifies different aircraft characteristics and mance and to increase information reliability. Information management server providing automatically assigns the required separation reliable information to all airport stake- More movements, more efficiency, reduced costs and reduced environmental impact. This is the approach of the advanced arrival management system of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH. The modular arrival manager is able to register all arriving aircraft within a range of up to 200 miles and more around the airport. It then continuously calculates hand-over and landing times on the basis of different parameters, such as speed, current and predicted flight path, traffic density and controller activities and calculates an optimal approach sequence. This way A-AMAN supports controllers in meeting safety requirements while enabling the maximum utilisation of high density airspaces. parameters, which ensures efficiency and safety. A-AMAN immediately recognises and handles any deviations between the traffic situation and the current planning, which could affect traffic development. In the case of runway changes or missed approaches, the system automatically makes an up-todate planning suggestion to the controller. This is an important benefit at busy hubs. The strategy of planning the standards and identifying the exceptions reduces the controllers workload considerably. Airspace capacity used to the full As the system registers aircraft in a large geographical area, en-route, approach and tower controllers all work with the same up-to-date planning data. En-route control- References Munich became the second airport after Frankfurt to implement the advanced arrival management system. Now the two largest international hubs in Germany, which like Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris are located under the main European traffic flows, have the latest technology in the field of arrival management. The Berlin Brandenburg International Airport as well as an upgrade for the fourth runway for Frankfurt Airport will follow soon. From 2011 on, the Brazilian air navigation services organisation will also use the arrival manager made in Germany ; it will be first implemented in Brasilia and São Paulo, followed by other airports enabling the Brazilian air navigation service provider to meet the challenges of upcoming events holders. A-AMAN features Intelligent detection / prediction of aircraft behaviour and controller actions; No frozen sequences; Variable separation based on wake turbulence category and aircraft database down to individual registration; Track shortening via automatic detection and re-sequencing; Automatic change of the operating scenario, such as change of runway direction; Automatic flexible runway detection during the last 6 NM on final; Easy configuration and adaptability of operational concept via map editor; Uses any type of radar data format; Generic and modular structure The tool can easily be integrated in existing environments due to its generic and modular structure. Customer-specific needs can be taken into account. In combination with a departure manager, controllers are provided with an optimum sequence of arrivals and departures plus the corresponding departure and arrival times. This allows for optimal planning and allocating resources for airlines, airport operators and ground handlers. Thus, an efficient solution with reduced costs is what we deliver. lers can sort out the arriving aircraft before handing them over to the approach controllers. This facilitates the coordination between sectors involved and reduces the need for manual coordination. Airspace capacity is used to the full, and delays are minimised. Less aircraft in holdings and optimal separation of aircraft on final approach lead to lower fuel consumption and less noise and pollution. These benefits enable international hubs to operate in a successful manner. Today and in the future. Information management such as the World Cup and Olympic Games, as well as the predicted traffic growth in the country. A-AMAN benefits Approach planning for defining the approach sequence for the entire area of responsibility of an airport; Arrival management for calculating precisely timed approach paths based on the definitions generated by approach planning, from the point where aircraft enter the planning area to the runway threshold; Uses any type of flightplan data format; Inexpensive hardware Linux based Common High Availability Platform (CHAP); API for external processing / adaptation; Timed approaches over fix (CDA). A-AMAN options Multi sensor fusion (Radar, ADS-B MLAT, WAM) Multi FIR support like amalgamation of radar track data and distribution of planning data Built-in simulator to test effect of new operational concepts/airspace design Rapid Dynamic and flexible planning A-AMAN enables the dynamic and flexible planning of arrivals. Using A-AMAN, controllers can make optimal use of the continuously updated data when planning arrivals. The advanced arrival manager uses flight plans, radar data as well as aircraft performance data to suggest to the controllers the most The provision of reliable information on inbound aircraft is not only valuable to air traffic controllers but also to airlines, airport operators or ground handlers. Therefore, A-AMAN presents an ideal contribution to collaborative decision making (CDM). By optimally sharing information with all partners involved CDM allows you to take Approach monitoring for continuous moni- Arrival Air Space Prototyping (RAASP) A-AMAN More capacity at your hub

Imprint DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH Business Unit Aeronautical Solutions Am DFS-Campus 10 63225 Langen Germany Telephone: +49 (0)6103 707-2051 Facsimile: +49 (0)6103 707-4995 E-mail: worldwide@dfs.de Internet: www.worldwide.dfs.eu

Distant Aerodrome Control Service From visual observation to instrument control

Visual procedures Instrument aerodrome control While pilots flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) primarily rely on their instruments on board, aerodrome controllers today mainly depend on visual observation out of the tower at the airport. This leads to The approach: From visual to instrument control The distant aerodrome control solution of DFS provides the controller with a combination of visual and instrument data showing the air and ground traffic situation at the air- systems and sensors makes it possible to change the control paradigm from visual observation to instrument control. This means that controllers could work under instrument control rules (ICR), comparable to IFR for pilots. ICR procedures help maintain capacity several zoom windows can be displayed simultaneously. Reliable and detailed information ranging from approaching aircraft to the runway situation can be supplied at Controller ICR VCR VMC Visibility IMC VFR IFR Pilot constraints for airport operators and ANSPs because maintaining a working tower is costly and often inefficient, especially in port and its vicinity. Data derived from cameras allow for a customised real-time view of the aerodrome. The aerodrome control despite adverse visibility and, at the same time, pave the way for future automation in aerodrome control. the same time. The ground situation display shows runways, buildings and the Instrument procedures regard to infrastructure and staff. This is true for small- and medium-sized airports but also tower can be built independent of the runway. Several airports could be controlled ef- A new working environment for controllers lighting system in great detail. Besides the augmented Visual and instrument control rules for large airports that are looking for cheap ficiently from one central remote tower unit Expertise and experience from several vision, the controller working alternatives to conventional expensive contin- resulting in a significant economic benefit for projects have been consolidated in creating position consists of the traditional control gency towers. Controlling aerodrome traffic small- and medium-sized airports. Costs can the innovative controller working environ- and maintenance tools as found in a conven- or providing ramp control does not necessari- be drastically reduced by more efficient staff- ment for distant control. With the expedient tional tower. ly have to be done at the aerodrome itself. ing and lower building expenses. The latter and intelligent linkage of an augmented Location and visibility independent control is is a consideration for large airports as they sight facility with instrument-based data the Your benefits at a glance an innovative concept that allows for greater can place their air traffic control unit at any console can meet the targets and operatio- Cost-efficiency cost-efficiency as well as for enhanced busi- location thus saving costs for building a new nal requirements of both visual control rules Solution for different operational envi- ness continuity. tower when, for example, runway configura- (VCR) as well as ICR procedures. The digital ronments (distant ATC, ramp control, tions are changed or contingency operations environment provides visual control which contingency tower control) With its operational and technological exper- are planned. replaces the direct out-of-window view. High- Enables both visual and instrument-based tise in ensuring the safe and punctual flow resolution cameras with automatic tracking control of air traffic, DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung In addition to the augmented vision the DFS function enable real-time views of the airport Automation of non-safety-critical functions GmbH has developed an aerodrome control solution supports the controller with highly displayed on two 46 inch monitors. It is Harmonisation of pilot and controller solution that provides these benefits to reliable instrument data such as surveillance, possible to readily switch between air and operation mode airport operators and ANSPs. This distant weather or flight plan information. In adverse ground situation display. The DFS advanced aerodrome control allows for location-inde- weather conditions, tower controllers today sensor technology allows the controller to pendent control for aerodromes of all sizes. reduce capacity to increase safety margins. easily zoom in on the ground situation; This includes operational ATC procedures as The distant aerodrome control solution is well as ramp control and contingency opera- able to display the ground situation in great tions. After successful trials, Munich Airport detail. A resulting increase in situational plans to implement the DFS distant aero- awareness will lead to improved safety, drome control service in its existing tower fewer low-visibility procedures and thus more environment for its third runway instead of capacity and better punctuality. building a new tower. Distant aerodrome control is a highly efficient solution in terms of resources and increased safety. Furthermore, using data provided by Evolution of Controller Working Environment Control by direct visual observation On site Control by augmented sight Visual control rules (VCR) Location independent Control by Instruments Instrument control rules (ICR) Location and visibility independent

PHOENIX Tower Automation Suite Enhancing safe tower operations

Arriving aircraft allocated on a time-bar in PHOENIX TAS Integrated solutions greatly contributes to the ATCO s enhanced way of supporting the ATCO. The features Each airport has its own needs. Each tower situational awareness especially in the case continuously evaluate the air situation and requires different operational processes and of darkness or adverse weather conditions. run oblivious to the controller in the back- structures. Thus, tower systems have to Thus, PHOENIX contributes to enhanced ground. Critical situations are identified and offer a high grade of flexibility while main- safety and capacity at the airport. immediately reported so that the ATCO has taining safety standards and efficiency. The The configuration of PHOENIX is highly enough time to take countermeasures. The modular PHOENIX Tower Automation Suite flexible settings can be adjusted to various safety net functions can be easily modified (TAS) by DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH levels of detail it is possible to configurate and configurated to different requirements of features a set of integrated ATC automation the system for each Controller Working individual airspaces. Features include Short systems which can be combined and tailored Position (CWP) individually, for different roles Term Conflict Alert, Area Intrusion Alert to any specific air traffic control environ- (as controllers, supervisors, technicians) or and Minimum Safe Altitude Warning as well ment in large and small towers anywhere specific application contexts. Additionally, as warnings in the case of runway incursion, in the world. The functionalities of PHOENIX PHOENIX offers a variety of intuitively acces- taxiway incursion, stop bar violation and TAS are derived from the experience of one sible functions, such as zooming, scaling, protection zone violation. of the world s leading ANSPs. radar switching or target interaction, that can be individually modified. Tower flight data processing system Surveillance data processing system Another harmonised module of the PHOENIX required authorisation. The system also PHOENIX with air and ground situation Due to its modular structure PHOENIX can TAS is the DFS flight data processing sys- shows the consolidation or division of display easily be adapted to all different kinds of tem. The electronic tool allows the controller airspaces. It gives supervisors a complete The multi-sensor data fusion system tower environments regardless of size or to handle more aircraft movements than overview of all activities. Authorisations, ra- PHOENIX not only displays the situation in airspace structure. The system runs on a when using traditional paper flight strips. It tings and training times can be documented the air but also on the ground. The controller single laptop as well as in a network with is possible to write with a stylus pen on the in a user-friendly manner. And the data can can easily zoom in on the ground situation; 120 clients. It is able to process and fuse dif- electronic flight progress strips directly on be retrieved at any time, for example in the several zoom windows can be displayed ferent sensor and position data. This offers the screen. Controllers may create, receive, case of an incident investigation. simultaneously. Therefore, reliable informa- a cost-effective alternative to the classical edit and modify flight plan data of arrivals, tion ranging from the aircraft approaching radar coverage, or even an enhancement. departures, transit flights, and vehicle PHOENIX TAS components the airport down to the runway situation can movements. Information that is fed into the Multi sensor data fusion (PSR, ADS-B, be supplied at once. The system is able to Safety net function system is automatically distributed to all wor- SMR, MLAT, WAM) display a detailed view of the runway and PHOENIX TAS offers integrated safety king positions and other ATM stakeholders. Air and ground situation display (A-SMGCS) building structure as well as the lighting. This net functions as a reliable and convenient Optimal availability of information and better Electronic flightplan display coordination is the key to enhanced capacity. Safety net function Communication flight plans (AFTN, ADEXP) Furthermore, the system displays an inte- System monitoring grated solution with PHOENIX, so that both PoLo (as an option) Air situation display of the modular sensor data systems can be adapted, configured and processing system PHOENIX monitored at the same time. This simplifies PHOENIX TAS benefits processes and contributes to more efficiency. Seamless communication technology between ATC positions Electronic position log Optimal information sharing for all stake- The position logging system (PoLo) is a free- holders and thus reduction of workload ly configurable tool to electronically record while enhancing capacity working times and airspace responsibilities Reduced coordination efforts of air traffic controllers. The controllers only Flexibility adaptable to any operational need a company ID card to use it. PoLo environment due to modular structure Ground situation display of the modular sensor checks automatically if the user has the Fully redundant data processing system PHOENIX