1. SESAR DEFINITION PHASE
An Introduction to
NexSAT Steering Group,
Air-Ground Communications Focus Group,
ICAO ACP WG-C
Brussels, Sept 18th, 2006
Jens Federhen, SESAR Project Directorate

2. SESAR Lifecycle
A European Plan to unlock Viable Growth in Air Transport
Converging Industry, EC & EUROCONTROL
Needs:
Turn off fragmented approach
Accelerate ATM evolution in response to challenges
Synchronise & integrate plans from research to operations
Synchronise airborne and ground deployments
2005
2010
2015
2020
Definition
Development
Deployment
SESAR Phases
Current
work
Implementation
Development work
Planning work
Definition :
Development :
Deployment :

3. SESAR Definition Phase: Objectives
Define European air transport system performance requirements up to and beyond.
Identify globally interoperable and harmonised ATM solutions
Establish a detailed and phased implementation and deployment plan,
Produce the detailed Research and Technology and validation work programme,
Propose the legislative, financial and regulatory framework
Source: CALL FOR TENDERS Nº AO/03/HQ/EC/05,
Requirement Specification for Core Activity, p. 5&6

4. The SESAR Definition Phase
From agreed performance requirements to implementation of the future European ATM Network
One ATM Master Plan: developed by the SESAR Consortium,
to be shared by ALL stakeholders
The SESAR Definition Phase is funded by the European Commission’s TEN-T Programme and EUROCONTROL

5. CONSORTIUM

6. Consortium: a broad basis of expertise
PROJECT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (10 voting rights)
Project Directorate
Military
Users
ANSPs
Airports
Supply Industry (1)
(Secretary)
(Observer)
(4)
(3)
(2)
GLOBAL CONSORTIUM (co -
contracting arrangements)
Air Traffic Alliance
AEA
AENA
AAS
Airbus
GIE
Air France
Austrocontrol
AENA
Selex SI
Airbus
EURAMID
ERA
DFS
BAA
BAE Systems
BOEING,
Rockwell, Honeywell
EADS
IAOPA
DSNA
FRAPORT
EADS
Thales
ATM
IFATCA
IATA
ENAV
LFV
INDRA
Thales SA
ATC EUC
Iberia
LFV
Munich
Airport
Thales
ATM
JATWMG
Lufthansa
LVNL
ADP
Thales
Avionics
CAA UK
KLM
NATS
Subcontracting
Research Centres
NAV
arrangements
(10)
for admin
EBAA
purposes
ECA
Content Responsibility (4 Basic Consortia and Project Associates )
Airspace Users Basic
ANSPs
Basic
Airports Basic
Supply Industry
Potential Project
Project Directorate
Consortium
Consortium
Consortium
Basic Consortium
Associates
Members (8)
Members (9)
Members (7)
Members (7)
+ EUROCONTROL

7. MANAGEMENT

8. SESAR Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
EURC
RCT
ARPT
User
Pilots
US-IND
ANSP
MIL
IND
CTRL SR
1. Institutional Framework Definition
2. Performance Requirements & System Definition
3. Implementation Plan Definition
4. Work Programme for
Work Programme
Institutional
Implementation Plan
System Definition
Workpackage
# explain most important WP’s (1.x-column, 2.1 to 2.4)
# red circles to explain what a WP/ a subtask is…
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Task

9. Building the Master Plan for the Future
The Project Milestones
Analyse air transport value and role of ATM M1
MARKET
Performance requirements M2
SPECIFICATION
ATM Target Concept selection M3
PRODUCT
Deployment sequence analysis M4
DEPLOYMENT
Build the ATM Master Plan M5
ACTION
PLAN
Define organisation & work- programme M6
GO AHEAD
Building the Master Plan for the Future

10. Relationship Process / Content
Executive Committee
Milestone Manager
Content Integrators D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1
Collocation
Project Directorate
CIT
process
content
WBS
WP Coordinators
R/O/W resp.
Participants
Reporting lines
Responsibility assignment
Personnel assignment
Sequence of activities

11. COMMUNICATION & Buy-In

12. Buy-in The SESAR Consortium gathers a wide range of expertise
Still, a wider consultation is crucial:
The Air Transport Community at large
Pro-active Communication strategy to involve external organisations and integrate their comments/positions within the six main deliverables of the Project
SESAR Forum organisation
Feed-back process on Deliverables

13. AGCFG - SESAR cooperation
AGCFG can assist the SESAR project in particular
to understand the Future Communication Study assessment, results and recommendations
In contributing to create common SESAR/AGTF positions
SESAR can assist AGCFG in particular by
enlarging the dissemination of FCS work
providing stakeholder feedback to AGTF
endorsing through this feedback common reference positions
AGCFG/SESAR cooperation is key to both projects
Through this we could achieve :
Consensus on key technologies
Harmonised selection of aviation related technology, with no unjustified proliferation of multiple technologies addressing the same needs.
Global interoperability

14. Where can AGCFG assist?
AGCFG experts support is needed on communications strategy :
To disseminate,and to explain the initial communications strategy
This is particularly scope of D1 phase of SESAR (Mar - June 06)
To create full understanding & rationale between AGCFG & SESAR stakeholders on choices, methodology, candidate technologies, issues etc. related to the future communications strategy
This is particularly the scope of D3/D4 phase of SESAR (Sep 06 - Oct 07);
Openly respond to SESAR stakeholders questions

15. Interoperability : a Key Objective
Interoperability of systems, Constituents and Procedures : one of the four packages from the SES legislation
Standardisation :
- a key aspect for interoperability
In the Definition Phase :
Dedicated Work Packages
US Industry partners
Buy-in – They are involved : JURG, RTCA, EUROCAE, ETSI, CANSO, FAA / ICAO through EUROCONTROL
US Industry involved in :
developing a macroeconimc analysis of the role of ATM in supporting the European Economy,
long term ATM requirements and standardisation
the ATM architecture in copnceptual form
deployment concepts and a roadmap
the ATM marster Plan itslef
the organisation and definition of the work programme to achieve a SES

16. Work package 2.5 Working package 2.5 Technology Assessment
The overall goals of this WP are:
Identification and characterisation of candidate technologies (available and new / innovative ones) in order to support the concept of operation and the architecture options for mid & long-term objectives
Identification of risks and blocking points concerning the introduction of the candidate technologies (e.g. open technical issues or technology availability)
Development of a strategy how to resolve the identified risks and blocking points
A consensus is needed on a technology roadmap. The roadmap must:
operationally support future ATS
be applicable worldwide and institutionally accepted
include supporting R&D themes

17. Paving the way for
the Single European Sky Implementation

18. Backup slides

19. Where does the SESAR ATM Master Plan fit ?
2-year Definition Phase
SESAR Implementation Programme
Phase 1:
R&T/D, Validation
Deployment
Air transport industry unsolicited proposal to EC
‘SESAR’
Air Navigation Service Providers, Airlines, Airports, Manufacturing Industry, Military users/providers, Professional Associations, Regulators, EUROCONTROL and Research Organisations
To the 2020 ATM concept
SESAR is a European ATM Implementation Programme:
SESAR
ATM
Master
Plan

20. TEN-T Funding StructureEC
30M€
Euro
40M€
cash 10
10.6M€
9.4M€
effort 20
First Lot allocated under the 2004 TEN-T programme (14m€)
Second Lot to be allocated in 2005 (plus 2006?)
Member States support essential
Total:
60M€
~50M€

21. SESAR Definition Phase Governance
Information & Consultation Mechanisms
Single European Sky Committee
Stakeholder Consultation Group
European Commission
EUROCONTROL
Industry Consultation Body
EC/EUROCONTROL Steering Board
Contractual Relationship
European Commission
Consortium
EUROCONTROL Agency
Consortium

22. Project Directorate organisation
Project Assistant
Quality & Risk Manager
Contract & Finance Manager
PMO
Performance Manager
Communication Managers
Configuration & Data Manager
Project Directorate
Ensures the Project control, time and cost management,
Handles a master project plan, integrating the dashboards associated to the processes under monitoring (progress, risks, quality,…).
Reports to the Executive Committee, and to the Purchaser and the European Commission within the mandate attributed to it by the Executive Committee.
Milestone Manager
WP Coordinators

23. Management of Multi-disciplinary Activities (SOW)
R level
Overall operational responsibility at WP level (baseline: SOW), including
Specification of individual Tasks
Content coordination within Work Packages
Overall Work Package consistency
Endorsement and integration
Challenge: Overcome traditional barriers between stakeholder groups, nations, etc.
Solution: Create a “customer-contractor” type of relationship through three levels of responsibility
R (“Requirement”) level
O (“Operational”) level
W (“Work”) level
O level
Responsibility on Task level (according to requirements defined by R level), inclduding:
Technical content
Output of deliverables.
W level
Contribution work within a given Task under the control of O level
may be performed by multiple Participants.

24. Linking content and process
SESAR Definition Phase can only be successful in a collaborative effort.
Collaboration without guidance (better: “organisation”) is risky.
ATM comprises many disciplines.
For each of these disciplines there are specialised entities.
None of these entities has enough knowledge of the other disciplines to take leadership over them.
Such a claim would not be acceptable for the other entities.
No entity is willing, nor able, to be main contractor
Cost/Schedule problems
Efficiency losses
Unsatisfactory quality of project results
Frustration of stakeholders and loss of buy-in
Project may lose track!
In addition, the Purchaser and the general public need a well-defined interface to the project
Separation of “Content” and “Process”
Content: R/O/W
Process and Interface: Project Directorate
Reconciliation of “Content” and “Process”: Content Integration Team (CIT)

25. Definition Phase: a new Approach
Shared objectives
Shared Expertise:
~ 50 participating companies / associations / …
contributing to the Buy-in of results by the Air Transport Community at large
Shared Governance:
The ExCom
The Content Integration Team
The Project Directorate
Shared Processes:
… working together in a coherent way

26. What after the Definition Phase ?
The ATM Master Plan : foundation for the Implementation phase
Development Phase: necessary development /validation work to be conducted, accompanying regulatory measures
Implementation Phase: deployment of the developed Master Plan in the European ATM.
SESAR Joint Undertaking being currently proposed by the EC:
to manage the Development Phase
to rationalise European technological development efforts

27. Management of Content Integration via Content Integration Team
Ensure consistency of results while:
WBS contains 20 WPs and 64 Tasks.
40 to 50 organisations are working on R, O, and/or W level.
Timescale is tight (24 months) and many WPs and tasks run in parallel.
Establishment of a “Content Integration Team”:
Composed of Experts bringing expertise of the Basic Consortia.
Users (1)
ANSP (2)
Industry (2)
EUROCONTROL (tbd)
Definition of, and agreement on, Milestone Objective Plan with R levels (with O support).
Integrating output of Tasks and WPs into Milestone Deliverables.

28. Main functions of the Project Directorate
Day-to-day management of the Project
Interface to EUROCONTROL and Project Associates in contractual matters
Point of contact for external parties
Practical / logistics organisation of events
Ensure that the Project is carried out efficiently
Cost/Schedule planning and controlling
Control of adequate resource allocation
Quality Management, Risk Management, etc.
Manage E-Room and other common tools
Facilitate work of R/O/W to produce satisfactory results
Work-Package Co-ordinators, Milestone Co-ordinators, Performance Manager
Detect potential problems
Act as a moderator / facilitator amongst stakeholders

29. Executive Committee
The Executive committee is in charge of the overall direction and major decisions with a strategic and high level operational role.
It gives appropriate mandate to the project directorate for the daily project operations.
It supervises the work of the Content Integration Team.
It decides upon use of the Project reserve.
It is composed of :
4 Users representatives including the Chairman,
3 ANSPs representatives,
2 Airports,
1 Industry,
1 Military observer.
All decisions should be based on consensus, where required voting mechanism applies with at least 75% for decision.

30. Key Objectives at each Milestone (1 of 2)
At M1 –Status of Current Situation & Future Expectations (D1)
Capture of Current Situation with clear identification of Rationale
Strengths, Weaknesses, Deficiencies, Overview of Current Initiatives, etc.
Expectations for Future
At M2 – will have Set of Requirements for Future ATM System Network (D2)
Outline Vision of Future Air Transport Industry & Role of ATM
Performance Requirements for Future Network
Identification of “Best Practice” & Principles upon which to Build
At M3 – will have Definition of Future ATM Target Concept (D3)
Concept of Operations
Architecture for Future ATM System Network
Set of Enabling Technologies Identified
Outline of Total Cost & Preliminary Assurance that Target is Viable

31. Key Objectives at each Milestone (2 of 2)
At M4 – will have a “Best” Deployment Sequence (D4)
Confirmation of Viability (Technical, Financial, Institutional, etc.)
Options for Deployment Sequence & Recommended “Best” Approach
Definition of Deployment Packages (Transition from Legacy Systems/Framework)
At M5 – will have the SESAR ATM Master Plan (D5)
Detailed Plan of Actions which All Relevant Organisations need to undertake to Implement Changes
Inputs to Future Business Plans, R&T/D Plans, Risk Assessment Régimes, Development of Future Management Processes, etc.
At M6 – will have Basis of SESAR Implementation Programme of Work for (D6)
Proposed Management Structure for SESAR Implementation Phase
Proposed Structured Lifecycle & Methods to Support Implementation
Detailed Programme of Work for First 5 Years of Implementation Phase

32. Integrated “partners”
D1 recommendations; Air Transport Framework & Air Traffic Management from a business perspective
Integrated “partners”
Link their businesses
Amortise effects of sudden fall in demand
Empowerment
ATM industry to make own business decisions
De-Fragmentation
Performance framework: a basis for decision making
Liberalised approach for the provision of Air Navigation

33. D1 recommendations: The Institutional View of ATM
Consistent framework of legislation & regulation
“Constructive tension”
Between institutional & business frameworks
Unambiguous ATM safety regulatory framework
Across the whole air transport industry
Global interoperability
By performance-based regulation & a simplified approach to developing standards
“Overarching” governance structure for implementation

34. Role of the Human in ATM Today
PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Collaboration, transparency & inclusiveness
Involvement of staff at all levels
Significant improvement
Resource planning
Licensing

35. D1 recommenadtion:Safety, Environment, Security & Transition Aspects
Accurate measurement of current level of safety
Stronger emphasis on safety design criteria
Importance of human in ATM
ENVIRONMENT
Proactive management approach
SECURITY
Security of future ATM System matching the risk
APPROACH TO TRANSITION
Flexibility in System’s architectural design
European ATM System “design authority” role must be central

36. A- One Single “design” authority for European ATM System
D1 Recommendations: Operational & Technical View of the current ATM “System”
A- One Single “design” authority for European ATM System
empowered to define, plan & manage the implementation
of the System which has:
One functional architecture
An integrated ground-based and airborne systems design
Separation of Services:
ATM services
Supporting (technical) services
Physical assets
Flexibility
B- Focused R&D

37. D2 “ATM Performance Targets “ Overall Scope
An outline “vision” of the future air transport
industry and the role of ATM within it.
Framework of economic, safety, environmental and
security regulation enabling a long term sustainable air transport
Identification of performance gaps and the potential for improvements
Flexibility to quickly adapt to market changes
A viable transition path needs to be achievable
Short term solutions to resolve the present urgent blocking
points needs to be included
Business model supported by all stakeholders to achieve
optimum benefits

38. D2 Key messages Results First brain storming session Excom
Future market environment- Growing but following effects need to be considered.
Changes in market segments: UAV/VLJ/MIL/GA/BA
Security measures/risks
New traffic patterns within Europe and between continents
Fleet composition ( I.e effect A 380)
Open Sky Agreement
Fuel costs
Potential constraints Infrastructure Environment

39. D2 Key messages (Continued)
ATM services- Providing maximum added value (performance) to European Air transport noting:
Resolving fragmentation- Reduction ANSPs/Unbundling of services/Cost effectiveness
Commitment and business objectives from each stakeholder
Differential services/funding/financing/charging principles
Ownership of assets
Governance of R&D, network and services
Potential for competition/market mechanisms
ATM security
Need to improve predictability/flexibility/ adaptability of services
Changing human role in future ATM services

40. D3 Scope: ATM target concept
ATM target concept a concept being a combination of :
Operational concept element
The principles of operation
The architectural principles
The technical infrastructure
The supporting technologies