1. Airport Surface Wireless Communications System Update
Presented to: ACP WG-M
By: Brent Phillips/FAA
Systems Engineering and Safety Office
Date: Nov 16, 2009
Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio

2. Outline of Topics FY05-07 Background AP17: Future Communications Study
WRC-07 New Spectrum Allocations for A/G Comms
FY08-09 Activities
NextGen Planning with FAA and Eurocontrol coordination
NAS Enterprise Architecture Communications Roadmap
Project Level Agreement: Future Communications
C-band Airport Surface Wireless Communications
FY10+ Activities
New RTCA Special Committee SC-223
Pending AP:30 Future Communications Infrastructure
Research Program Status
Mobile and Fixed Applications
Test Bed and Hardware Implementation
Next Steps 2

3. ICAO Endorsed Common FCS Technology Recommendations
[ICAO ACP R1] Develop a new system based on the IEEE e standard operating in the C-band and supporting the airport surface environment.
United States
Europe
Airport
Oceanic/Remote
Continental
P34/TIA-902
LDL
B-AMC
AMACS
Inmarsat SBB
Custom Satellite
IEEE e
Common Shortlist
A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N
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4. Airport Surface Communications
Highest concentration of users in NAS
Air traffic control, airport operations, airline operations, safety
Mobile and fixed assets
Mobile access to SWIM 4

5. C-band Datalink Recommendations
Develop airport surface system based on IEEE e standard
[A1.1] Identify the portions of the IEEE standard best suited for airport surface wireless communications, identify and develop any missing functionality and propose an aviation specific standard to appropriate standardisation bodies;
[A1.2] Evaluate and validate the performance of the aviation specific standard to support wireless mobile communications networks operating in the relevant airport surface environments through trials and test bed development;
[A1.3] Propose a channelization methodology for allocation of safety and regularity of flight services in the band to accommodate a range of airport classes, configurations and operational requirements;
[A0.4] Complete business analysis in relation to the FCI components and implementation from the perspective of the ground infrastructure and the airlines.
A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N
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6. 2007 World Radiocommunications Conference Decision
The WRC-07 approved adding an AM(R)S allocation for MHz to the International Table of Frequency Allocations
Removed prior limitation in so-called MLS Extension Band for “support of navigation/surveillance functions”
AM(R)S designation for safety and regularity of flight applications
No interference allowed with other occupants in the band: non-GEO satellite feeder links and aeronautical telemetry
Protected allocation enables ICAO to develop international standards for airport mobile (i.e., wheels in contact) surface wireless communications networks that include fixed assets
Ideal for airport surface wireless network with short range (~10 km or less sector coverage) and high data throughput (10s of Mb/s)
The WRC-11 will consider adding an AM(R)S allocation in the MHz band
A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N
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7. NextGen Implementation Plan 2009
Contributed to FAA planning and content of NextGen Implementation Plan
Improve Collaborative Air Traffic Management
New ATM Requirements: Future Communications
FY09 Milestones
Concepts of use, preliminary requirements, and architecture for C-band airport surface wireless communication system
Test bed infrastructure to enable validation of aviation profile of IEEE e standard

8. NextGen Implementation Plan 2009

9. PLA and SAA Tasks Governing FAA Project Level Agreement
G1M 02-02_SysDev_09PLA signed on 27 February 2009
Space Act Agreement (SAA3-978 Mod 1)
Defined GRC’s responsibilities signed on 6 May 2009
FAA FY09 Funding
~$700k in May 2009; ~$1.4M in September 2009
ITT Task Order Task 7
L-band and C-band ConUse, Requirements Architecture, Prototypes, Test Bed Upgrade
GRC Tasks
FAA Planning and RTCA Support
C-band Interference Assessment and Channelization Methodology
Wireless Network Security Assessment
NASA-CLE Test Bed Management

10. C-Band/L-Band Research Budget
BLI
FY09
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
1A09E
C-Band
$1.810M
$0.815M
$0.500M*
$0M
L-Band
$0.375M
$0.200M
$0.200M*
SatCom*
N/A
$0.250M*
TBD
Totals
$2.185M
$1.015M
$0.950M*
$1.200M*
* Proposed elements of research plan for AP-30 “Future Comms Infrastructure” 10

11. Communications Roadmap (1 of 4)CY
2008
2009
2010
2013
2014
2012
2011
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
SWIM
SWIM Segmt.1
SWIM Segmt. 2
SWIM Segmt. 3
SWIM—Core Services
Telecom
214
LDRCL X
RCL X
215
BWM X
102
DMN X
NADIN PSN X
X.25 Service Discontinued; Users transferred to FTI IP
FTI-1 X
130
491
FID 74
FTI-2
ANICS
FID 129
ASTI
216
NADIN MSN
NMR
CRD 217
IARD 496
IID 497
FID 498
Airport Wireless
Communication
System
Note: Fixed User Ground Communications as a component of a Mobile User Communications Network
Supporting
Activities
Airport Wireless
Communications
System (R&D Effort)
RTCA e Aviation
Standard Development

12. C-Band Research Description – FY09-10
Develop ConUse, requirements, and architecture for the C-Band airport surface wireless communications system
Conduct supporting system analyses (e.g. high-level safety, interference, wireless security, risk assessment) 
Develop detailed system designs based on IEEE standards
Establish an operational capability in NextGen CNS Test Bed to characterize the performance and conduct services demos/trials
Develop test and demo plans and execute those plans to establish baseline performance as point of departure for proposed aeronautical services modifications
Develop initial recommendations for joint RTCA/EUROCAE standards activities and provide support to new RTCA SC, and propose methods to validate standards in follow-on tasks
Provide subtask related support to FAA-EUROCONTROL and ICAO working group meetings as required

13. RTCA SC for AeroMAX
RTCA Program Management Council approved new Special Committee to develop an airport surface wireless communications standard
Established RTCA SC-223 in July 2009
Engaged industry participation from their perspectives:
Honeywell (Co-Lead) and Rockwell Collins, avionics providers
ITT (Co-Lead) and Sensis, service providers
Boeing, aircraft manufacturer
Drafted Terms of Reference basing the proposed aviation standard on a profile of the IEEE e WiMAX standard
Plan to coordinate with EUROCAE WG-82
Kickoff meeting planned for 2-3 November 2009 in DC

14. Pending Action Plan 30: FCI
AP-30 Future Communications Infrastructure
On 30 July 2009, the FAA-Eurocontrol Coordinating Committee (CCOM) approved the AP-30
“Eurocontrol/Jacky Pouzet and FAA/Brent Phillips to develop a work programme for the agreed new Action Plan to cover Communication Infrastructure that will focus on WiMAX at terminal areas. TOR and AWP2010 to be proposed at CCOM 11.”
Conduct the research and technology development for the FCI based on the ICAO endorsed findings and recommendations of AP-17: Future Communications Study (FCS)
FAA/Steve Bradford endorsed NASA’s co-signatory role on AP-30 as on AP-17
FAA-NASA to focus on airport surface AeroWiMAX
FAA to allow Eurocontrol to lead on L-band enroute
NASA-funded research on SatCom FCI for FAA is preferred

15. Why Airport Surface Wireless Communications?
Existing airport communications infrastructure lacks flexibility and underground cabling is expensive to deploy
Aging infrastructure, costly to maintain, vulnerable
Existing cabling infrastructure not available at all airports
Limited comms integration, lack of network connectivity
Current NAS modernization and anticipated “NextGen” Air Traffic System increase demands for CNS information sharing stakeholders
ASDE-X sensors, runway incursion prevention, weather & wake sensors…
Controllers, pilots, airlines, ramp, de-icing, service & emergency dispatch…
Wireless mobile airport surface communications network benefits:
Reliable, secure integration of voice/video/data at all airport locations
Enables “SWIM” networked integration of data sources and users
Allows flexible, expandable, affordable deployment at airports of all sizes
Reduces VHF spectrum congestion

16. Cable Cuts During Runway Refurbishment

17. Potential Airport Surface Communications Network Applications
Vendor Network
Vehicle
Vehicle
ADS - B
Station
Security
ATCT
Core
WiMax
Virtual
ATCT
Core
ASR
WAN
LCGS
WiMax
Vehicle
Vehicle
VOR
RTR/RCAG
ASR
ADS - B
Station
Wireless Cable
Asset Tracking
Data Services
C-Band Airport Surface Communications and NASA GRC CNS Testbed Plans 17

18. Potential Mobile Applications
ATC Comm with any aircraft (A/C-to-fixed, A/C-to-A/C) anywhere
ATC comm with any vehicle in the airport movement area (runway and taxiways, but not ramp area where airlines control)
Tower datalink system (TDLS) for flight clearances
Loading FMS via CMU with 4D trajectories and modifications
Aeronautical information services updates and graphical weather
AOC and non-ATS voice and data between airlines and pilot
Surface management, gate control, de-icing state
GPS and AIS updates (e.g., moving maps for taxi routes)
Mobile SWIM
A/C access/send information (e.g. tactical Wx); Other vehicles, receive only
Fire, safety, snow removal, de-icing (in movement area)
Airport operations security; security video from cockpit and cabin
Hazards advisories and NOTAMS

19. Potential Fixed Applications
Sensor data collection/dissemination for situational awareness
MLAT/ASDE-X
ADS-B
Airport Surface Radar (ASR) data
Network enabled Weather Data (ASOS, LLWAS, TDWR, ITWS, icing conditions)
Cable/Telco replacement/augmentation
Backup/primary alternative to wired connections
Extend cable loop infrastructure to remote surface assets
Temporary connection of fixed assets during surface construction or service restoration

20. Installation Completed 9-10-09
GRC Bldg 500
CPE
RU08
GRC Bldg 500
CPE
RU08
Installation Completed
Bldg 4
BS, CPE, Backhaul
RU07
Pri Hanger
CPE
RU01
Pri Hanger
CPE
RU01
Bldg 110
Core Server
Backhaul
Bldg 110
Core Server
Backhaul
CMF Bldg
CPE
RU06
CMF Bldg
CPE
RU06
Term C
CPE
RU02
Term C
CPE
RU02
ARFF
BS, Backhaul
RU05
ARFF
BS, Backhaul
RU09
Snow Barn
CPE
RU04
Snow Barn
CPE
RU04
ALSF
CPE
RU05
ALSF
CPE
RU05
Glycol Tanks
CPE
RU03
CPE and Backhaul Radio Antenna Pointing

21. Alvarion BreezeMax Extreme C-Band BTS ODUs

22. Alvarion BreezeMax Extreme C-Band Subscriber Station ODU.

23. BTS, GPS and Backhaul ODUs at B4
GPS ODU
GPS ODU
BTS 1-1 ODU
BTS 1-2 ODU
11 GHz Backhaul ODU

24. Subscriber Station ODU and Enclosure on B4 Roof
SS Electronics
Enclosure

25. C-Band Research Description – FY10
Conduct supporting system analyses [e.g. high-level safety and risk assessment (ITT) and interference and wireless security (NASA)] 
Develop test and demo plans and execute those plans in the NASA CNS Test Bed to establish baseline AirMAX network and channel performance as point of departure for proposed aeronautical services modifications to the IEEE e standards
Develop AirMAX network and system designs based on the proposed aviation profile of the IEEE e standards
Develop recommended channelization methodology and channel plans for MHz allocation
Develop recommendations to joint RTCA/EUROCAE standards committees and provide support to RTCA SC-223, and validate standards in the NASA-CLE CNS Test Bed

26. Thank You 26