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The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities International Flight Inspection Symposium Oklahoma City, OK USA June 2008 M. D. Mannino A. Nobiletti IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. Slide 2 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 2 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Slide 3 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 3 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Contents 1. Introduction 2. New design challenges from RNAV navigation 3. The IDS approach to the problem 4. Conclusions and Recommendations Slide 4 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 4 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC IntroductionICAOPAN-OPS FAA AI P ICAOPAN-OPS ICAOPAN-OPS FAA FAA FAA FAA ICAO Ann. 10 ICAO ICAO ICAO ICAO ARINC424 JAA RTCAYYY RTCAXXX RTCAzzz FAA FAA FAA FAA 50s 80s Today Eurocontrol Slide 5 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 5 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Introduction (cont.) classical use of the ground based radio- navigation aids Area Navigation new challenges and increased complexity Constraints Restrictions Low flexibility Not only good news, but also Slide 6 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 6 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Industry/Criteria Requirement Todays safe Nav procedures rely upon their reference to fixed ground Navaids This cannot be assumed in future applications Recent RNAV safety cases highlighted risks and hazards associated with poor data quality Todays data integrity performance is far from that specified by ICAO. ICAO requirements not met No differences filed. Area Navigation and the potential to apply GNSS together depend ENTIRELY upon data quality. Slide 7 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 7 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Challenges Interoperability and collaboration is a key to the future ANS ORG Is reliant on with data of the required content, quality & timeliness The right digital info, right place, right time AIS is introducing ISO9001-2000, but for most it is process only What is required is the fixing of the process of origination to publication, The co-operation of all actors in the data processing chain is fundamental and IDS actually have a proven solution to this requirement Slide 8 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 8 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC RNAV REQUIREMENTS ICAO state in the Flight procedure design Manual (released in Q3 2008) that the procedure design process consists of different steps: Requirements and data collection Design and first ICAO rules checks Pre-Validation Flight check Publication Eurocontrol stated in the Guidance Material for the Validation of RNAV Procedures the main steps to be performed in validating RNAV procedures Slide 9 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 9 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC The ICAO proposed flow for the Procedure Design Quality Slide 10 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 10 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC ICAO rules in the design Minimum distance between waypoints MCA (Minimum Crossing Altitude) on WP, gradients, etc ARINC 424 checks on the coded procedure P&T Sequence, legs attributes, etc Flyability checks Max weight, max bank angle, etc Temperature and cross/head Wind effects Signal in space check (coverage, multiple DME/DME analyses, satellite visibility, etc) The Eurocontrol proposed flow for the Procedure Design Quality Organization Activity Comment Slide 11 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 11 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Eurocontrol Guidance Workflow Design procedure. Close co- operation with Navaid Service Provider and Users Collect Collate data concerning Navaids infrastructure, obstacles and aerodrome Supplied by approved surveyor/airport/gove rnment department. Collate and check data to be issued to flight inspection organization. Procedure design Office Procedure Owner Navaids Engineer Office Procedure Design /AIS Unit Analyze Administration Validation EAD Slot mgmt Conduct independent review of design and check flyability if design is non- standard. May be done by a third party. Analyse flight inspection report. Recheck flyability if necessary Mainly for navaid coverage but may also address bstacle assessment and flyability. Activities Flight Flight inspection Conduct Flight Inspectio n See ICAO Doc 8071 Review Obtain approval for publication Publish procedure and monitor operational application Flight inspection Procedure Design & Navaids Engineer Procedure design Office Validate Procedure Design Office/ Owner/ AIS/ ATC /Regulator Design Slide 12 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 12 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC New design challenges from RNAV navigation GNSS related topics ( from ICAO, 2007, Manual on Testing Radionavigation Aids doc. 8071, volume II, Testing of Satellite-based Radionavigation Systems, chapter 1 ): GNSS analysis geodetic survey GNSS monitoring Record keeping availability of prediction SW GPS selective availability Slide 13 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 13 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC New design challenges from RNAV navigation PANS-OPS DME/DME related topics ( from ICAO, PANS OPS-Doc 8168, Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations, Volume II Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures, vol. 2, part III, sec. I, ch. 3 ): its not possible to know which DME facilities the airborne system will use for a position update, a check should be made to ensure the appropriate DME coverage is available throughout the proposed route . N=5 N DMEcouples =10 Slide 14 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 14 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC DME/DME related topics ( from ICAO, NAVIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT IN SUPPORT OF PBN ): Appropriate tools should be used to assess navigation infrastructure. While the assessment could be conducted using manual analysis and flight inspection, the use of a software tool is recommended in order to make the assessment more efficient. The software tool should be tailored to allow evaluating the infrastructure in light of the requirements imposed by a specific navigation specification, such as RNAV-1. In general, RNAV assessment tools should include a 3D terrain model with sufficient resolution and accuracy to allow predicting the line of sight visibility of navaids along a procedure service volume, including an analysis of their respective subtended angles and a variety of other geometric constraints. New design challenges from RNAV navigation PBN - Slide 15 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 15 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Procedure validation related topics: ICAO, JAA, and Eurocontrol recognize that the Flyability check is part of the quality process related to an IFP design and publication: Aircraft maneuvering in context of safe operating practices for the category of aircraft Cockpit workload Charting aspects Navigation database aspects New design challenges from RNAV navigation (cont.) Slide 16 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 16 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Data integrity related topics: ICAO in Annex 15 requires the Contracting States shall ensure that integrity of aeronautical data is maintained throughout the data process from survey/origin to the distribution to the next intended user. Aeronautical data integrity requirements shall be based upon the potential risk resulting from the corruption of data and upon the use to which the data item is put The following classification and data integrity levels apply: routine: 1x10-3 essential: 1x10-5 critical: 1x10-8 New design challenges from RNAV navigation Annex 15 Slide 17 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 17 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Instrument Flight Inspection data management related topics: ( from FAA Order 8240.52 Aeronautical Data Management ): the data must accurately reflect the references to be used in the performance of inspecting the systems supporting the National Airspace System (NAS). These data will be the references for certifying the quality of signal-in- space, and the instrument flight procedures New design challenges from RNAV navigation (FAA.52) Slide 18 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 18 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC The IDS approach to the problem IDS has been involved by many years in the provision of system and services with qualified personnel IDS relies on advanced graphics and databases, integrating multiple data sources such as maps, photos, property records, survey and engineering data, inspections reports, traffic safety prescriptions, congestion statistics, documents, aeronautical charts. IDS solutions help the air transport industry to manage strategically and efficiently this information. Slide 19 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 19 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC OSED - Methodology Scenario Definition for Procedure Drafting Aerodrome, Terrain, Obstacle Scenario Definition for Procedure Drafting Aerodrome, Terrain, Obstacle Defining IFP Design Constraints due to environment. OSED (Operational Scenario and Environment Definition) Geospatial Data, ATS Geography, Operational Data, Airport Constraints, Meteo Defining IFP Design Constraints due to environment. OSED (Operational Scenario and Environment Definition) Geospatial Data, ATS Geography, Operational Data, Airport Constraints, Meteo Defining IFP Design Constraints due to Airborne Usability of Signals in Air (ICAO Annex 10) EMACS : Ground Based Navaids EMACS TAMIA : potential EM interferences EMACS ASUV : Signal Usability for GNSS and DME Defining IFP Design Constraints due to Airborne Usability of Signals in Air (ICAO Annex 10) EMACS : Ground Based Navaids EMACS TAMIA : potential EM interferences EMACS ASUV : Signal Usability for GNSS and DME FPDAM : drafting IFP for ground based and satellite based infrastructure ENCODER : IFP ARINC 424 encoding (path terminations and WP types) VESAS : PBN/RNAV/RNP performance prediction Pre-validation Phase Pre-Flyability Validation VESAS : PBN/RNAV/RNP performance prediction Pre-validation Phase Pre-Flyability Validation AACS : Advanced Aircraft Cockpit Simulator Pre-flyability checks Pilots familiarization with new procedures AACS : Advanced Aircraft Cockpit Simulator Pre-flyability checks Pilots familiarization with new procedures FLIPP : Flight Inspection Planning and Post Processing Planning Mission Data Acquisition Combined with VESAS comparison between prediction and measurements FLIPP : Flight Inspection Planning and Post Processing Planning Mission Data Acquisition Combined with VESAS comparison between prediction and measurements Slide 20 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 20 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC An operational workflow from monitoring,design and analysis, to pre-validation checksFPDAM Flight Procedures Design Airspace Management EMACS Virtual Flight Inspection Area of benefits FPDAM Procedure - SSA DATA Already CODED VESAS Virtual Flight Flight Simulation VESAS Mission Planning IAS DATA Maintenance and Publishing and Publishing AeroDB Slide 21 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 21 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Airport Survey, Terrain & Obstacle Data Management (eTOD) Terrain 3D Modelling (WGS84 reference datum)Terrain 3D Modelling (WGS84 reference datum) GIS based geodetic calculations and projectionsGIS based geodetic calculations and projections Geo referencing Obstacles and ReliefGeo referencing Obstacles and Relief Airport layoutAirport layout Aerodrome ICAO type A & B ChartAerodrome ICAO type A & B Chart Terrain & Obstacle Database Management e- TOD.Terrain & Obstacle Database Management e- TOD. Slide 22 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 22 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC IDS Measurement Laboratory Services Site Survey and Monitoring of GNSS Signals Slide 23 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 23 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Measurement Laboratory Services GNSS Monitoring Station for Airports Control PC Spectrum Analyzer to monitor Interferences Reference Oscillator GPS Receivers /splitters Dual Frequency GPS antenna Slide 24 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 24 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC IDS Signal simulator of L band signal as received from a simulated GNSS satellite constellation Measurement Laboratory Instrumentation for setting up GNSS monitoring stations GNSS signal Simulator GPS Receiver Antenna Slide 25 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 25 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Procedure Design - FPDAM Slide 26 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 26 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Procedure Coding In order to build the flight profile and trajectory, the first element to be set is the Aircraft model; Loading flight procedure An existing flight procedure can be retrieved from: FPDAM DB, by clicking ToolsLoad Flight ProcedureEncoder; local DB, by clicking ToolsLoad Flight ProcedureLocal; Slide 27 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 27 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Radio Coverage characterization: ASUV:Area/Airborne Signal Usability Verification DME/DME Slide 28 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 28 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC DME/DME Performance analysis: ASUV:Area/Airborne Signal Usability Verification Slide 29 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 29 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC GASS: Ground Augmentation System Siting VDL Radio coverage and Interference Margin Analysis Worst Case Interference Margin In Band Interference Margin Out Band Interference Margin Slide 30 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 30 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC ASUV:Area/Airborne Signal Usability Verification Critical zones analysis: GNSS Performance analysis: Slide 31 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 31 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC GASS: Ground Augmentation System Siting Multipath analysis: Slide 32 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 32 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Wide area multilateration Slide 33 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 33 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Pre Flyability check with different evaluation view(simulation) Slide 34 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 34 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Procedure Virtual Flying (cockpit Simulator) Slide 35 1 35 of 30 Functionalities Flight tracks real time monitoring based on ADS-B data 2-D, 3-D protection areas display ATS data management RNP Tunnel-incident detection alarm Reception and decoding of ADS-B 1090 ES report (according to EUROCONTROL, ASTERIX 021 ) and system track (according to EUROCONTROL, ASTERIX 062 ) Automatic flight data display (ICAO Target Address, Target ID, Vertical rate, geometric altitude, ground speed,) Landing Monitor Real time monitoring of RNAV GNSS approaches Slide 36 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 36 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC System Architecture and Landing Monitor LAN ADS-B Station 1090 MHz ES GBAS Reference and Monitoring station GNSS VDB CWP Position Landing Monitor Position ARO/MET GNSS 1090 PSR/SSR Radar FDP Flight plan data radar data Gateway GPS & GEO Tracking & Data Fusion GNSS VDB Transponde r 1090 ES On-Board segment Slide 37 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 37 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Safety/Quality procedures Currently we are tuning ourapplications to fully comply with the workflow that integrates quality and safety procedures according to Eurocontrol SAfety Regulation Requirements (ESARRs) and Safety Assessment Methodology (SAM) following the ICAO PBN manual Quality Procedures Safety Procedures RNAV Approach operation: Pre-operative phase Obstacle notification and survey Maintenance of new obstacles & airspace changes database Procedure design (initial & change) Code the procedure Procedure validation (might include flight check) Promulgation of procedure (new or changed), linked to AIRAC cycle Flight crew training to LPV approach Operational evaluation of the new procedure Produce maps&charts, distribute them to aircrews before start of AIRAC cycle Code current navigation database before start of AIRAC cycle Load NAV database ATCO training to LPV approach Avionics equipment meeting AMC20-XX fitted Obstacle assessment Slide 38 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 38 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC The IDS approach to the problem (cont.) PLX WEB Data Originators WEB c c eTOD Survey Data Obstacle & Aerodrome Charts Terrain Database Obstacle Database & Surveyed ATS Data Survey Data Manager Planning Obstacle Manager Electronic Data Data Administration & Maintenance AIS Database & Document Repository AIP/eAIP Amds Chart Updates Op. Systems EAD Ext. Users PLX Encoders Reference Aero Data for Projects Aero Projects Database Interface to ATC (Radar Maps) Virtual Flight Inspection Flight Procedures Airspace & Routes Interface to Fast Time Simulation Navaids Maintenance Slide 39 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 39 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC The IDS application framework Encoderss Aero Projects Databas e (Virtual) Flight Inspection Interf. to ATC (Radar Maps&Tracks) Flight Procedures Airspace & Routes Interface to Fast Time Simulation Radar Tracks CWPs Radar Maps Ground Based C/N/S Systems E.M. Analysis RNAV DME/DME Systems E.M. Analysis Satellite Based Nav. Systems E.M. Analysis Flight Inspection Planning & Post- Processing NAVAIDS MAINTENANCE DB Flight Plans Operat. ATS info Cockpit Simulator Slide 40 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 40 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Conclusions and Recommendations The increasing use of RNAV routes and approaches/departures increase the challenges of flight inspection teams and cost connected activities The international rules from ICAO, Eurocontrol, JAA and FAA are asking for increased level of integrity in aeronautical data due to the fact that aircraft flying strongly rely in the data loaded in the navigation DataBase. This paper has given a short overview of those requirements and has given some snapshots of the solution developed by IDS to meet the though requirements which are asked from the regulators to the air navigation service providers. Slide 41 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 41 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors wish to acknowledge ENAV (Italys Air Navigation Service Provider) for its support in the AIRNAS system development And JCAB for the contribution on the DME/DME requirement Slide 42 The support of analysis tools to flight inspection activities 42 of 30IFIS 2008, OKC Lets improve your performance with our solutions QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, Thanks for your attention!