1. The AIM Modernization Program
Aeronautical Common Services
Presented By: Bob McMullen
Date: 28 August 2013

2. Legacy Description
The current system process requires inputs into multiple systems, relies on manual processes, and lacks data quality control around the information being conveyed
The operational impacts of the current systems process include:
Redundant work: Users managing SAA schedules at en route facilities often need to enter the same information in many systems to convey schedules to NAS users.
Inefficient flight path
Operational errors or deviations caused by lack of accurate schedule data
Lack of trusted data sources
Delay in NOTAM generation 2

3. AIM Modernization Mission
Modernize and improve AI flow of information through digital data ingestion, management, and distribution tools
SOA platform where services can be developed using international standards and hosted on a centralized infrastructure for delivery to customers as web services
Improve access, integrity, interoperability, and extensibility of AI to systems and users across the NAS
Move from a simple product-centric environment to true AI Management 3

5. AIMM is Identifying standards & relating data
Providing access (GA, airlines and ANSP and FAA users, DoD) consistently
Tailoring information to what you need
Building a platform where additional (future) data can be added and configured in a timely fashion

6. Make it look simple, stable, and the same… DoD Public ANSP
AIMM Overview
Make it
look
simple, stable,
and the same…
DoD
ANSP
Public

7. Program Description The ACS has four core capabilities:
Digital Data Ingestion: Exchange data authoritative providers using automated tools and systems.
Aeronautical Common Services (ACS): The single trusted access point of AI. Is a solid foundation for additional AIMM activities
The ACS has four core capabilities:
Aeronautical Information Query and Subscription
Aeronautical Information Integration
Spatial Information Mapping
Aeronautical Information Data Analytics
External and Legacy System Integration: functional two-way data exchange with other systems. 7

8. AIMM Overview

9. Context Review NESG SWIM/ NEMS ACS SOP/LOA FNS NASR AIMM One Stop Shop
National Geodetic
Data Center (NOAA)
Magnetic Declination Data
NESG
NAS/Operations Network
SWIM/
NEMS
Airlines
NAS/Mission Support
Network AI
ACS
NAVLean
Business Rules
General
Aviation
NAVLean Data Capture Portal
Airport Survey Data
AGIS
Airports
Airport Data, ILS, NAVAIDs
AirNav 2.0
FIX, Waypoint, etc.
Points
Integrated
Aeronautical
Information (AI)
Holding Patterns
Holding Patterns AI
DoD
Arrival Procedures (STAR)
STARS
Departure Procedures
Digital Capture Tool for SOP/LOA
SIAP
NAS/Mission Support Network
Obstacles Data
Obstacles
Mission Support Systems
(e.g. NAVLean)
Digital NAS Constraints (SOP/LOA) AI
SOP/LOA
SAA Configuration Definitions
Sectional Charts
Location Identifiers
Weather Stations
FSS & Comm
MIA/MVA
Class Airspace
ARTCC Sectors
NAS/Operations Network
NAS/Ops Network
SAMS/MADE
SAA Schedules
ANSP Systems (e.g. TFMS, ESIS/IDSR, TFDM, ERAM)
FNS
Digital NOTAMs AI
ERAM
Airspace Status Data
NASR
Authoritative Sources
AI Consumers
AIM Systems
Integrated AI includes fused SAA, NOTAM, Airport Configuration, and other potential NAVLean data

10. AIMM Segments 10 Notices to Airmen (NOTAM): (Segment 1)
Condition change in the NAS (e.g. Runway closed, ILS OTS)
Central Altitude Reservation Function (CARF): (Segment 1)
Pre-coordinated reserved routing and altitude for DoD and NASA.
CARF deconflicts routing
Special Activity Airspace (SAA): (Segment 2)
Airspace Definitions and Schedules
Delivered through Aeronautical Common Service
Reserved airspace for other than normal flight (e.g. MOAs, ATCAAs)
Airport layout information: (Segment 2)
Airport surveys, runways, navaids, terrain
Other: (Future Work Packages)
Procedures, business rules and constraints defined in letters of agreement (LOA) and standard operating procedures (SOP),
Business rules, definitions, and status of the NAS “infrastructure” (e.g. airports, airspace, procedures)
Dynamic AI and status changes 10

11. What AIMM Delivers
SOA platform - developed using web standards on a centralized infrastructure
Aeronautical Common Service (ACS) - single authoritative source of AI
A system design leveraging SWIM - net-centric enterprise architecture
Digital Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), Special Activity Airspace (SAA) info, and airport/reference data as mission support services through SWIM to TFMS and external customers via the web
A solid foundation for additional segments that continue to deliver greater access, integrity, and extensibility
External and Legacy System Integration – a functional two-way data exchange, AIMM will establish a link providing data to NAS consumer systems and users through the SWIM infrastructure 11

12. Proposed areas for Future Work
Expansion of SAA web services to integrate dynamic SAA data (ERAM, other automation systems)
Expansion of Airport/ Reference data web services to integrate dynamic Airport configuration and other dynamic data in airport environment (TFDM, other automation systems)
Other data for NAS consumption (Procedures, Obstructions, Terrain, Publications (Charts, AIP, SOPs))
Business Intelligence services
Constraint Evaluation and Deconfliction
Other data and common information services to support Bravo Objectives

13. Questions 2

14. Contact Information
Bob McMullen
AIM Modernization Manager, AJM-336
Phone: 3