FAA s Modernization Plans Ron Stroup Chief System Engineer for Airborne and Ground System Integration Phone: 202 385-7186 Email: ronald.l.stroup@faa.gov Agenda Introduction My background Overview of the NAS Aviation Strategic Planning Stakeholders Plans Relationships OEP Purpose Framework Example Data-link Applying SE in the NAS SE Environment TSD Roadmaps Performance-based NAS Finally $$$$$$$$ 2 1
Background Education BS in Avionics Engineering, Parks College of Saint Louis University, 1989 Graduate DOD Advanced Management Program, 2002 (AMP- 24) MS in Information Management, Syracuse University, Ongoing 15 Years with the FAA Aircraft Certification (AVR-AIR) [1989-1997] Aviation Safety Engineer, Chicago ACO Software Technology Specialist Office of Information Services (AIO) [1997-2002] Software Safety and Certification Lead ARA/ATO Operations Planning [2002-Present] Senior Safety Engineer Chief System Engineer Airborne/Ground System Integration 3 CSE Duties/Roles Duties Promote System Engineering Developing Policy and Guidance Apply System Engineering Develop and Teach SE courses Responsible for Domain Programmatic Technical Roles Consensus builder Facilitate communications and find common ground Subject Matter Expert Identify effective solutions Workforce developer Establish a good training environment Ability to leverage various resources to achieve the best solution 4 2
Overview of the National Airspace System NAS NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM (NAS) 6 3
Overview of NAS Service Scope Passenger Enplanements (2004): Domestic 647 million [Projected 2015 over 1.2 billion] International 57 million [Projected 2015 over 100 million] Aircraft (2003) Over 4,000 Large and Regional jet aircraft [2015 est. over 5,700] Over 211,000 General Aviation and Air Taxi aircraft [2015 est. -- over 245,000] Operations (2004E) Over 600,000 pilots Over 63 million aircraft operations at towered airports Over 48 million IFR aircraft operations at ARTCCs Projection for Eurocontrol statistical area less than 9 million» [Source: www.eurocontrol.int/statfor/forecasts] Over 45 million flight services (AFSS/FSS and DUATS)» [US Source Data: FAA Aerospace Forecasts Fiscal Years 2004-2015 7 NAS Infrastructure Airports 19,581 Public/Private 628 Certificated Total Aircraft Over 240,000 (Commercial, Commuters, GA, Military) Military Ops per Year 990,000 IFR Operations Air Carrier and Regional/ Commuter Enplanements Over 750 Million (2003) Towers 266 FAA Towered 218 FAA Contract Terminals >175 TRACONS 3 Offshore Sites En Route Sites 21 ARTCCs ~ 760 Sectors Oceanic Sites 3 Centers Personnel FAA OPERATIONS PERSONNEL >17,000 Operational Controllers >2,500 Flight Service Personnel >7,300 Field Maintenance Personnel CUSTOMERS Over 650,000 pilots 2,000 manufacturers TFM Sites ATCSCC - Herndon TFM Hub - Boston TMUs at: 21 ARTCCs 28 TRACONs 9 Regional Offices Other TMU Sites and Data Feeds Alaska, Honolulu, San Juan, Canada, Great Britain, Scotland, Private Vendors, Airlines, and DOD Flight Service Stations 61 Automated FSSs 14 Alaskan FSSs NAS Support Infrastructure Communications 14,277 Automation 4,057 Environment 6,505 Navigation 11,131 Surveillance 1,894 Weather 3,133 8 4
Flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington Dulles IAD) Route of flight includes transition through 35 sectors: 6 Surface/terminal area sectors (departure) 23 En Route area sectors 6 Terminal/surface area sectors (arrival) 9 NAS by Phase of Flight 10 5
Air Traffic Management System MIT: Roland Weibel 11 Influences Technology Do we have the capability to meet our needs? Economics Can we afford to develop, implement, and maintain the capability? Political Can we identify an effective solution? Environment Can we achieve VFR operational rates in all weather conditions? How can we effectively transition modernization into such a complex system? 12 6
NAS Infrastructure Age Examples Facility Average Ages: ARTCCs 40 Years FAA ATCT 30 Years Terminal Approach Control 34 Years Specific Examples: Casper, WY ATCT (sponsor owned/faa operated) Built 1937 Binghamton, NY ATCT (FAA owned/faa operated) Built 1951 Surveillance (Radar Systems) Average Ages: Air Traffic Control Beacon Interrogator (ATCBI)-4 29 Years Air Traffic Control Beacon Interrogator (ATCBI)-5 24 Years Air Traffic Control Beacon Interrogator (ATCBI)-6 Deploying 15 commissioned/5 in testing 13 NAS Infrastructure Age Examples cont Surveillance (Radar Systems) Average Ages (cont.): Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)-7 22 Years Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)-8 19 Years Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)-9 ~9 Years Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)-11 Deploying Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR)-1 43 Years Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR)-2 37 Years Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR)-3 23 Years Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR)-4 ~6 Years 14 7
Effect of Weather on the NAS 5400 Public Use Airports Airports today with near all weather availability Of 5,400 public-use use airports, only 715 (13%) have precision instrument approaches (ILS) 15 Implementation issues Digital communications vs. RNP ERAM Datalink Micro-jets vs. Spectrum ADS-B Enhanced TCAS vs. Conflict Probe UAS (File and Fly) 16 8
NAS Strategic Planning ATO Overview 18 9
Government Planning Presidents management agenda JPDO FAA Flight Plan LOB business plans Division operating plans OEP 19 JPDO/FAA/OEP 20 10
Incorporating Strategic Planning 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 FAA Flight Plan Business Plan for FAA OEP NAS Architecture Investment Portfolio Implementation Plan for Capacity and Efficiency Airborne Airspace Management Industry Roadmap and Business Plan Airports Commercial Space JPDO Next Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS) 21 Issues and trends 22 11
FY05 Budget ($ Millions) Operations (Ops) 7,849 General (1,847) Trust Fund (6,200) Over-flight fees ( 6) Facilities and Equipment 2,500 Research & Development 117 Airport Grants 3,500 Total 13,972 23 FY07 Budget Formulation 24 12
ATO s Strategy Map visually shows the cause and effect logic among the objectives that drive our success Achieve Operational Excellence Enhance Financial Discipline Increase Capacity Where Needed Ensure Viable Future Owner 1.1 Ensure airspace system is safe and efficient 2.1 Be better stewards of public funds 3.1 Support economic growth through safe, targeted capacity increases 4.1 Assure a sustainable and affordable air traffic system for the future Customer 1.2 Safely Improve operational predictability 2.2 Make the NAS more cost effective 3.2 Build capacity safely to meet demand 4.2 Deliver a future air traffic system that meets customers operational needs 1.5 Minimize impacts of weather on the operation Process 1.3 Ensure safety and aircraft separation 1.4 Manage airspace use and traffic optimally 1.6 Optimize service availability 2.4 Reduce unit cost of ATO operations 2.5 Increase ATO productivity 2.3 Rebuild credibility and trust with customers and owners 2.6 Invest in prioritized solutions that provide positive return, on time, on budget 3.4 Refine separation standards 3.3 Implement airspace and airport capacity enhancements safely 3.5 Identify and prioritize airspace and airport initiatives based on value 4.4 Collaborate with customers, owners, and other strategic partners 4.3 Develop and execute ATO business plan 4.5 Develop alternative business concepts for the future 4.6 Enhance business measurement and predictive capability 1.7 Plan and execute well across organizational units Employee 2.7 Train or hire needed skills 2.9 Use financial information and tools to manage effectively 2.8 Establish constructive mgmt/labor relationships 1.8 Enhance employee commitment through effective leadership 3.6 Encourage innovative thinking to align resources with demand DRAFT 4.7 Foster valuedriven workplace 25 FAA Performance Metrics (1 st Generation) Increase Safety GA accident rate Commercial accident rate Runway incursions ATC Ops errors Greater Capacity On-time arrival Airport capacity Airport efficiency Exposure to noise People/noise benefit Organizational Excellence Budget targets Presidents agenda Customer satisfaction 26 13