FAA Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Program ATN

FAA Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Program ATN ‘ 99 London, England James H. Williams September 22, 1999

Overview • Why CPDLC? • Data Link Issues Team • FAA JRC Investment Issues • • Build I / IA Summaries CPDLC Integration Integrated Schedule (Build I / ATN) Human Factors

Why Controller Pilot Data Link Communications? • Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) will provide data communications for Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations to supplement the existing air-to-ground (A/G) voice communications and support improvements in airspace use and capacity. • CPDLC will: – Provide for a more dynamic and efficient A/G information exchange mechanism – Provide an additional means of communication between pilots and controllers – Reduce congestion on the voice channels which limits ATC effectiveness thereby reducing delays – Reduce operational errors resulting from misunderstood instructions and read-back errors

John Kern Data Link Issues Team • Created by Jane Garvey’s NAS Modernization Task Force • Objective: To develop a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Industry plan for Aeronautical Data Link (ADL) evolution and implementation path with En Route CPDLC being the first project selected for review.

FAA / Industry Consensus Plan • The consensus reached uses the following phased approach for developing and implementing ICAO’s standard En Route Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) compliant data link services: • Build I (domestic CPDLC) • Four ATN compliant operational services • Use VHF Digital Link Mode 2 (VDL-2) as A/G Subnetwork • Build IA (enhanced domestic CPDLC) • Increases ATN compliant services • Use VDL-2 as A/G Sub-network

FAA / Industry Consensus Plan (Continued) • Build II (domestic/international CPDLC) • Increases ATN compliant services (more complex 3 -4 D messages and downlinks) • Use VDL-2 as A/G Sub-network • Build III • ATN message set • Integration with Decision Support Systems • Use Next Generation Air/Ground Communications (NEXCOM) as A/G Sub-network

En Route Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Implementation Path 2001 Avionics 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 -10 2011 + CPDLC I/IA CPDLC II A/G Subnetwork CPDLC III VDL-2 NEXCOM Analog Voice NEXCOM Digital Data NEXCOM Digital Voice CPDLC I Ground Keysite CPDLC IA Keysite National Deployment CPDLC II Keysite Note: CPDLC II and CPDLC III are not baselined National Deployment CPDLC III

FAA Investment Decision • FAA Investment Decision on 10/30/98 – En Route CPDLC Build I (key site only) – En Route CPDLC Build IA (national deployment) • Additional Investment Decisions required prior to beginning Builds II & III

En Route Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Build I Summary • Single-site deployment – Key Site: Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) – Keysite Initial Operational Capability (IOC): 6/02 • Provides 4 operational services – – Transfer of Communication Initial Contact Altimeter Setting Informational Free text menu capability built by supervisor inputs • Uses VDL-2 as A/G subnetwork • Includes Human Factors demonstration at FAA Tech Center by 12/00 • American Airlines will be the launch airline

En Route Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Build IA Summary • National deployment to all 20 domestic ARTCCs • Key site IOC: 6/03 Miami – National deployment – Begin installation: 1/04 – Complete installation: 12/04 • Increase the message set to accommodate assignment of speeds, headings, altitudes as well as a route clearance function • A capability to handle pilot-initiated altitude requests • Uses VDL-2 as A/G Sub-network • Anticipate widespread industry participation

Who Owns What CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations G/G ATN Router

Who Owns What CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations G/G ATN Router

Who Owns What CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations G/G ATN Router

Who Owns What CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations G/G ATN Router

Who Owns What CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP VDL-2 Ground Stations A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA Telecommunications Support and International Communications Division AOP-600 G/G ATN Router

Who Owns What CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router Aeronautical Data Link Product Team AND-370 VDL-2 Ground Stations CMA Telecommunications Support and International Communications Division AOP-600 G/G ATN Router

Who Owns What CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I En Route IPT AUA-200 G/G ATN Router Aeronautical Data Link Product Team AND-370 VDL-2 Ground Stations CMA Telecommunications Support and International Communications Division AOP-600 G/G ATN Router

What is Changing CMU/ATSU ATN compliant Display VDR Transceiver FAA En Route CPDLC I&IA Ground System Software Changes, Keyboard & Site Adaptation Changes DSR New & Modified Software NSM HOST HID NAS LAN DLAP New HW & SW Router VDL-2 Ground Stations NADIN II (PSN) ATN Network Manager New Equipment CMA New HW & SW Software Changes Service Provider G/G ATN Router New Equipment A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router

Where Located CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations G/G ATN Router

Where Located CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers Miami Airspace FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations G/G ATN Router

Where Located CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) Miami Airspace VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers 767 Aircraft FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations G/G ATN Router

Where Located CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) Miami Airspace VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers 767 Aircraft FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router CMA VDL-2 Ground Stations Atlanta NNCC Salt Lake City NNCC G/G ATN Router

Where Located CMU/ATSU Display (ATN compliant) Miami Airspace VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers 767 Aircraft FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System DSR HOST HID NAS LAN Router NADIN II (PSN) DLAP Miami ARTCC CMA Location TBD VDL-2 Ground Stations A/G ATN Router VDL-2 CPDLC I G/G ATN Router Atlanta NNCC Salt Lake City NNCC G/G ATN Router

Data Link Integrated Schedule Development (Build I/ATN) • Major Data Link Partners – – American Airlines FAA ARINC ATN Systems Inc (ATNSI)/ Aeronautical Communications International (ACI) ARINC ATNSI FAA CSC ACI Other Contractors • Major players have worked together to develop an Integrated Schedule AMERICAN Boeing Rockwell Collins Other Contractors

Human Factors • Demonstrated limited CPDLC capability on DSR platform • Ground Human Factors Studies – Initial CPDLC I study completed 3/99 – CPDLC IA Procedures and Training Evaluation scheduled for 9/99 • Flight Deck Human Factor Activities – Initial CPDLC Flight Deck Configuration Study completed 3/99 – Flight Deck CPDLC IA Training and Procedures Evaluation scheduled for 10/99 • Conduct Controller/Pilot/System Interaction Test in 3/00 • Conduct CPDLC end-to-end human factors demonstration at FAA Technical Center by 12/00

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CPDLC I messages

CPDLC IA additional messages

Build I - Major Milestones • American Airlines – Red Label Avionics Available - 3/01 – Certification and Operational Approval Complete - 11/01 – Initial Operational Capability - 12/01 • FAA – Host Software Integration - 1/01 – Integration Testing - 7/01 – Initial Operational Capability - 6/02 • ARINC – VDL Mode 2/ATN Development and Test Complete - 4/01 – VDL Mode 2/ATN Deployed in Miami - 3/02 • ATNSI/ACI – Delivery of ATNSI software - 2/00