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MEDUSA

Introducing EGNOS in aviation in North Africa and Middle East

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Euromed GNSS programme:

• Goal: European GNSS (E-GNSS) introduction in Euromed region, EGNOS in view of

Galileo

• Infrastructure implementation for EGNOS service provision (SiS)

• Service introduction/exploitation and market preparation

2006 - 2009 → Euromed GNSS I/METIS

2012 - 2015 → Euromed GNSS II/MEDUSA

in parallel with the infrastructure implementation for EGNOS service extension to

cover the area

Euromed Partner countries:

Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia

(in Euromed GNSS I/METIS, Turkey was included and Libya excluded)

EGNOS introduction in Euromed region (1)

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EGNOS introduction in Euromed region (2)

Expanding E-GNSS horizons in North Africa and in the Middle East:

• Targeting decision-makers and countries’ key stakeholders

• Capacity building

• Technological know-how transfer

Helping countries utilise E-GNSS services:

• Development of enablers

• Promoting the use/added value/benefits of EGNOS

• Bringing the countries in their path towards E-GNSS services optimal exploitation

and operational adoption

• Aiding the countries in preparing/setting up the basis for a feasibility

assessment/decision making process

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MEDUSA - implementation

1. Programme of technical assistance actions:

− Support and preparation for the optimal use and adoption of E-GNSS services

− Aid in setting-up the basis for feasibility assessment/decision making process

− Focus on aviation and transport/freight & road (priorities for the region -

METIS)

− Tailored to local needs (country, sub-regional, regional)

− According to countries’ maturity in terms of market readiness and EGNOS

service availability

− Best practices sharing

− Technological transfer

− Capacity building

2. Networking and cooperation activities:

− Promotion/public events

− MEDUSA national workshops + vis-a-vis dedicated meetings to:

meet decision-makers and key stakeholders

gather local needs/inputs on maturity

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GEMCO - Galileo EuroMed Cooperation Office

• Located in Tunis (Tunisia)

• Set-up and operated by MEDUSA, in agreement with MEDUSA key actors

• Acting as a point of reference for all Euromed countries and towards Europe

• Supporting the implementation of the assistance actions put in place by MEDUSA

• Long-term (after MEDUSA’s end)

• Mission:

− Incubator

− Catalyser

− Facilitator of initiatives related to E-GNSS in the Euromed region

− Promotion

− Networking

• Contacts:

− email: gemco.medusa@outlook.com

− Telephone number: +21671857325

− Skype name: GEMCO MEDUSA

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MEDUSA - technical assistance actions in aviation

• “Case study” of Tunisia/Monastir, EGNOS SoL service demonstration

• Design of GNSS approach procedures (including LPV) + guidelines on safety

requirements (Lebanon/Beirut)

• Training on designing RNP APCH instrument flight procedures down to LNAV, LP,

LNAV/VNAV and LPV minima - PANS OPS 8168 Advanced Class

• Analysis of GNSS data recording and monitoring

• Recommendations for EGNOS SoL coverage needs across the region for aviation

• Identification of to-dos for EGNOS based operations/publication of LPV procedures

• “Regulatory baseline” required for EGNOS based operations implementation in

aviation in the Euromed countries

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MEDUSA’s “case study” of EGNOS SoL in Tunisia (1)

• Goal: Implementation of RNP APCH procedures, including EGNOS based operations,

to the airport of Monastir

• First complete experience of the use of EGNOS SoL service outside Europe

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MEDUSA’s “case study” of EGNOS SoL in Tunisia (2)

APV-I Availability on 31 January 2014

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• Monastir selected as best candidate Tunisian airport by OACA

• Design of RNP approach procedures (LNAV – LNAV/VNAV – LPV) - “3 minima lines

combined chart”

• FAS data blocks codification & airborne data bases generation

• OACA IFP design team and Monastir ATC staff training activities

• Safety Case

• Business Assessment (CBA)

• Procedures validation flights campaign (Piaggio P180 Avanti)

• In situ GPS/EGNOS receiver installation for GNSS performance monitoring & ESSP

local performances forecast report

• Technical assistance for the procedures publication and for the operational

introduction (list of “to-dos”)

• Exploitation towards operations/publication of the GNSS procedures:

− Requirements on GNSS data recording/monitoring

− Elaboration of list of to-dos & analysis of regulatory/service provision framework

for LPV operations

MEDUSA’s “case study” of EGNOS SoL in Tunisia (3)

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RNP APCH to Monastir RWY 07

1. Existing RINOS (IAF) and holding pattern

2. Critical Obstacle in the APV missed approach initial

segment:

3. Missed Approach: 2,5% gradient design safety specification.

Fly-over fix introduced

4. Additional margin considered for the circling minimum of

operation

5. Existing alternative procedure to revert

Critical obstacleGeo. Coord. WGS-

84Altitude (m/ft)

459 MON 1007 -

PYLON

35º45’42.50’’N

10º45’13.29’’E27/89

Category of Aircraft A B C D

LPV – 2.5%258

(250)

270

(262)

278

(270)

289

(281)

Baro-VNAV450

(440)

450

(440)

450

(440)

450

(440)

Currently ILS minima 320 ft

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RNP APCH to Monastir RWY 25

1. Existing KURAT (IAF) and holding pattern maintained from

Monastir STAR structure

2. Penalty Obstacles in the APV missed approach initial segment:

3. Additional margin considered for the circling minimum of

operation

Penalty obstaclesGeographical Coordinates

WGS-84Altitude (m/ft)

AIP OBSTACLE -

PYLON

35º45’40.70’’N

10º45’17.20’’E37/121

370 - PYL HERTIZIEN -PYLON

35º45’40.66’’N

10º45’17.22’’E37/121

Category of Aircraft A B C D

LPV – 2.5%275

(267)

287

(279)

295

(287)

305

(297)

Baro-VNAV360

(350)

360

(350)

360

(350)

360

(350)

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Introduction of EGNOS based operations in aviation

“To-dos” to establish the appropriate framework among non-EU State (State, ANSP,

CAA), the system owner (EC) and the service provider (ESSP)

• A bilateral International/Institutional Agreement between EC and the non-EU

State. This Agreement is aimed at clarifying the overall framework/provisions for

the use of EGNOS SoL service in the non-EU country (such as the governance,

financial and liability terms), and defining the regulatory (mutual recognition)

aspects in the aviation domain. The establishment of the bilateral

International/Institutional Agreement is between EC/non-EU State level, following

an official request to EC by the non-EU State.

• A Working level Agreement (EGNOS Working Agreement for non-EU countries)

between ESSP and the non-EU country’s ANSP, establishing the required

coordination and working arrangements including also the delivery of additional

services (NOTAM proposals, Data recording, Collaborative Decision Making)

The bilateral International/Institutional Agreement needs to be finalized/subscribed

before the EWA is finalized/signed

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Lessons learnt and outlook

• Strong interest from Euromed countries towards the operational introduction of

EGNOS based approaches

• MEDUSA’s experience and lessons learnt having potential also for other non-EU

countries/similar adjacent regional initiatives

• MEDUSA’s next steps:

− Aid to the countries for starting the discussion of the bilateral

International/Institutional Agreement with EC

− “Regulatory baseline” gap analysis and recommendations/mitigating measures for

the Working level Agreement (starting from Tunisia)

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Thank you!

Questions?

Vicente Giner Herrera

email: vicente.giner@ineco.com