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1Federal AviationAdministration
Right Sizing Kick-off – v0.1
March 17, 2009
Goals Today
• Shared understanding of NextGen• Sources of information• Shared understanding of our role in NextGen• Discussion of our tasks and who will do them• Role of the OWPP• Coordination of our activities (regular meetings?)• Next steps including July meeting in Oklahoma
2Federal AviationAdministration
Right Sizing Kick-off – v0.1
March 17, 2009
NextGen 101
• FAA’s next generation national airspace system (NAS) environment– Air traffic management rather than control via trajectory-based
capability– More precise navigation– Digital data communication– Dynamic airspace management– Probabilistic weather information– Common framework and single authoritative source
• Interim Operational Capability (IOC) in 2012• Full Operational Capability (FOC) in 2025
3Federal AviationAdministration
Right Sizing Kick-off – v0.1
March 17, 2009
NextGen 101
4Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
NextGen 101• NextGen goals are not achievable without improving
integration of weather information into decision support systems
• NextGen weather vision (a major paradigm shift) is focused on:– Providing a multiple user common
weather picture– Consistent and reliable weather
information– An improved weather information data storage approach containing
observation and forecast data (i.e., the WIDB or the “4 Dimensional Weather Cube” enabling NextGen dissemination capabilities)
5Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
NextGen 101;Key Themes
• An integrated and nationally consistent common weather picture for observation, analysis, and forecast data available to all system users
• Direct integration of weather information into operational decision making processes
6Federal AviationAdministration
Right Sizing Kick-off – v0.1
March 17, 2009
NextGen 101;Key Themes• A Net-centric (net-enabled) capability is
envisioned:
– “Network Enabled”…
• An information network that makes information available, securable, and usable in real time
• Information may be pushed to known users and is available to be pulled by others
• Weather information sharing is two-way
– “Virtual” repository with no single physical database or computer
• Conceptually unified source distributed among multiple physical locations and suppliers, of which NOAA is the leading data supplier
7Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
NextGen Weather Basics
TodayToday NextGenNextGen(new requirements)(new requirements)
Not integrated into aviation Not integrated into aviation decision support systems decision support systems (DSS)(DSS)
Accuracy meets today’s Accuracy meets today’s requirementsrequirements
Low temporal resolution (for Low temporal resolution (for aviation decision making aviation decision making purposes)purposes)
Disseminated in minutesDisseminated in minutes
Updated by scheduleUpdated by schedule
Fixed product formats Fixed product formats (graphic or text)(graphic or text)
Totally integrated into DSSTotally integrated into DSS
Better accuracyBetter accuracy
High temporal resolutionHigh temporal resolution
Disseminated in secondsDisseminated in seconds
Updated by events Updated by events
Flexible formatsFlexible formats
8Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
What is the WIDB?• The WIDB (aka the 4-Dimensional Weather Data Cube)
will contain:– Continuously updated weather observations (surface to low earth
orbit, including space weather and ocean parameters)
– High resolution (space and time) analysis and forecast information (conventional weather parameters from numerical models)
– Aviation impact parameters for IOC (2013)• Turbulence
• Icing
• Convection
• Ceiling and visibility
• Winds and Temperature
– The WIDB of the future will contain “all” weather data, not just aviation parameters.
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March 17, 2009
What is the 4-D WeatherSingle Authoritative Source?
• The 4-D Wx Single Authoritative Source (SAS):– Is only a portion of the WIDB
– Provides a common weather picture for National Air Space (NAS) participants (Airlines, DoD, FAA, etc.)
– Is the basis for all aviation decisions by Air Traffic Management (ATM) in the FAA
– Is formed by merger of model data, automated gridded algorithms, climatology and observational data, and meteorologist input/data manipulation to ensure consistency and accuracy
– Sticky issues:
• FAA SAS definition differs internally
• Who will own the SAS?
• Will the FAA SAS be the NWS SAS?
10Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
The WIDB:A Conceptual Model
WIDB
Custom
Graphic
Generators
Custom
Graphic
Generators
Integration into User DecisionsIntegration into User Decisions
Decision
Support
Systems
Decision
Support
Systems
Custom
Alphanumeric
Generators
Custom
Alphanumeric
Generators
ObservationsObservationsNumerical
Modeling
Systems
Numerical
Modeling
Systems
Statistical
Forecasting
Systems
Statistical
Forecasting
Systems
NWS
Forecaster
NWS
Forecaster
ForecastingForecasting
Automated Forecast
Systems
Automated Forecast
Systems
Forecast IntegrationForecast Integration
4D Wx
SAS
RadarsRadars
AircraftAircraft
SurfaceSurface
SatellitesSatellites
SoundingsSoundings
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Virtual 4D Weather Cube
Virtual 4D Virtual 4D
Weather Weather CubeCube
4th
dimension
time
HazardHazard
ObservationObservation
0 – 15 mins0 – 15 mins
15-60mins15-60mins
1- 24 hrs1- 24 hrs
Aviation weather information
in 3 dimensions
( latitude/longitude/height)
12Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
Our Role
• One of three sub-teams of the Right Sizing Team• We are the Advanced Data Management
Applications and Demonstration Sub-Team• Three major tasks
– Work with the other two sub-teams (LL and NCAR)
– Assess current observing network for IOC using NRC report
– Create an approach to planning for FOC
13Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
Right Sizing Program – Background Info• Reduce Weather Impact Program
– A planning and development portfolio for ensuring NextGen operational weather capabilities utilize a broad range of weather improvements and technologies to mitigate the effects of weather in future NAS operations.
– Two major elements: weather observation and weather forecast improvements.
– Provide consistent weather information that enables more effective and timely decision making…Automated decision support tools.
– Enables a common understanding of weather, supports traffic flow management by trajectory, and provides for improved weather avoidance.
– Right Sizing the Sensor Network is the cornerstone to the NextGen Weather Effort!
14Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
Right Sizing Program – Motivations
• Enterprise Architecture Weather Roadmap
• Observing Weather and Climate from the Ground Up, A Nationwide Network of Networks – NRC Report
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Right Sizing Program – Motivations
• Weather Roadmap– NAS Enterprise Architecture Team.
• http://nas-architecture.faa.gov
– Right Sizing Team will initially (FY09-FY10) be developing planning/assessment documents to support roadmap activities.
• Master Plan, IOC Assessment.• Documents will outline activities needed to support
roadmap decision points.– Assessments/analysis/prototypes/demonstrations.
– Future efforts to include mid-term and final planning documents and executing planned activities.
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March 17, 2009
Right Sizing Program – Motivations
• Observing Weather and Climate from the Ground Up, A Nationwide Network of Networks – NRC Report
– Non-FAA specific recommendations for improving the weather sensor network.
– Overall need for improved mesoscale observing system.– Metadata tagging standards.– Network of Networks.– Need for test beds to evaluate new observing systems –
specifically to address regions of data gaps.– Overall improvements to lower troposphere sampling
capabilities.– Coordination with external organizations…find middle ground
between WMO compliance and special needs of transportation sectors.
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Right Sizing Scope
• Study EA Wx Roadmap and develop planning documents to support upcoming EA decision points.– NextGen weather sensor capabilities at IOC, then through
FOC.
• Address applicable NRC recommendations for next-generation sensor network.
• Matrix Roadmap and NRC information to ground-based and airborne-based capabilities. Identify resources, tasking, and deliverables.
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Right Sizing Master Plan
• Team will develop a Master Plan that outlines planning, evaluations, demonstrations, and implementation activities associated with right-sizing effort. Focus will be on identifying required tailored plans that address activities associated with EA roadmap decision points, mitigating discovered sensor gaps, and exploring and demonstrating dynamic sensing and control in a SOA environment.
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Right Sizing Master Plan
Schedule
Task Name Duration Start Finish
ASSESSMENT 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Kick-Off Meeting at WJHTC 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Formulate Strategy 45 days Tue 3/17/09 Mon 5/18/09
Develop Plan and Schedule 45 days Tue 3/17/09 Mon 5/18/09
Draft Assessment 89 days Tue 3/17/09 Fri 7/17/09
Oklahoma University Meeting 0 days Wed 7/8/09 Wed 7/8/09
Deliverable Development 120 days Fri 7/17/09 Thu 12/31/09
Final Deliverable 0 days Thu 12/31/09 Thu 12/31/09
RIGHT-SIZE MASTER PLAN 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Kick-Of Meeting 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Master Plan Outline 59 days Tue 3/17/09 Fri 6/5/09
Develop Draft 83 days Mon 6/8/09 Wed 9/30/09
Oklahoma University Meeting 0 days Wed 7/8/09 Wed 7/8/09
Draft 0 days Thu 10/1/09 Thu 10/1/09
Develop Final 33 days Thu 10/1/09 Mon 11/16/09
Final 0 days Mon 11/16/09 Mon 11/16/09
3/17
3/17
7/8
12/31
3/17
3/17
7/8
10/1
11/16
2/8 3/15 4/19 5/24 6/28 8/2 9/6 10/11 11/15 12/20 1/24 2/28February 1 April 11 June 21 September 1 November 11 January 21
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Right Sizing Master Plan
• Living Document• Sub-Team Responsibilities
– Develop a planning document that addresses activities required for sensor network to meet NextGen IOC, mid-point and FOC.
– DOD Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Template.• System Introduction - Description, measures of effectiveness and
suitability, critical technical parameters.
• Integrated Program Study – Schedule, management.
• Developmental Activities (OU Sub-team).
• Operational Activities (TBD-NWEC).
• Resource Summary/POCs.
21Federal AviationAdministration
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March 17, 2009
IOC Sensor Assessment
• Team will evaluate the anticipated state of the sensor network at NextGen IOC. Create plan that supports Pre-IOC and IOC EA roadmap decision points, detail upcoming sensor gap analysis activities and mitigation recommendations. Sensors will be categorized as ground-based and airborne-based. Subset of each category to be examined through IOC will be identified.
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IOC Sensor AssessmentSchedule
Task Name Duration Start Finish
ASSESSMENT 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Kick-Off Meeting at WJHTC 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Formulate Strategy 45 days Tue 3/17/09 Mon 5/18/09
Develop Plan and Schedule 45 days Tue 3/17/09 Mon 5/18/09
Draft Assessment 89 days Tue 3/17/09 Fri 7/17/09
Oklahoma University Meeting 0 days Wed 7/8/09 Wed 7/8/09
Deliverable Development 120 days Fri 7/17/09 Thu 12/31/09
Final Deliverable 0 days Thu 12/31/09 Thu 12/31/09
RIGHT-SIZE MASTER PLAN 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Kick-Of Meeting 0 days Tue 3/17/09 Tue 3/17/09
Master Plan Outline 59 days Tue 3/17/09 Fri 6/5/09
Develop Draft 83 days Mon 6/8/09 Wed 9/30/09
Oklahoma University Meeting 0 days Wed 7/8/09 Wed 7/8/09
Draft 0 days Thu 10/1/09 Thu 10/1/09
Develop Final 33 days Thu 10/1/09 Mon 11/16/09
Final 0 days Mon 11/16/09 Mon 11/16/09
3/17
3/17
7/8
12/31
3/17
3/17
7/8
10/1
11/16
2/8 3/15 4/19 5/24 6/28 8/2 9/6 10/11 11/15 12/20 1/24 2/28February 1 April 11 June 21 September 1 November 11 January 21
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March 17, 2009
IOC Sensor Assessment
• Sub-Team Responsibilities– Develop planning information related to analysis of
sensor capability for IOC. • Matrix IOC functional and performance requirements to
current capabilities. Identify gaps, areas of need, propose solutions, demonstrations.
• Integrate effort with SE EA Weather Roadmap decision points through IOC.
• Provide information (to OU/IU team) as required to support Master Plan.
• Assessment to have two major categories: Ground-based and Airborne-based.
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March 17, 2009
IOC Sensor Assessment
• Sub-Team Responsibilities by Category– NCAR– LL– Other (TBD)
• Ground based to include ASOS (LWE), NEXRAD (include dual pole), LIDAR, ASR-WSP, TDWR (2012), wind-shear detection services, F-420, DASI, SAWS, NLDN.
• Airborne – PIREPS, satellite, in-situ.
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March 17, 2009
IOC Sensor Assessment
• Deliverables– For focus areas, provide assessment of sensor
capability to meet expected IOC capability.– If assessment can NOT be provided, or fully
provided, identify why and suggested activities required…gap analysis.
– Information will be gathered and presented in a final report.