FAA Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Program ATN ‘99 London, England James H. Williams September 22, 1999

Overview Why CPDLC? Data Link Issues Team FAA JRC Investment Issues Build I / IA Summaries CPDLC Integration Integrated Schedule (Build I / ATN) Human Factors

Why Controller Pilot Data Link Communications? Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) will provide data communications for Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations to supplement the existing air-to-ground (A/G) voice communications and support improvements in airspace use and capacity. CPDLC will: –Provide for a more dynamic and efficient A/G information exchange mechanism –Provide an additional means of communication between pilots and controllers –Reduce congestion on the voice channels which limits ATC effectiveness thereby reducing delays –Reduce operational errors resulting from misunderstood instructions and read-back errors

John Kern Data Link Issues Team Created by Jane Garvey’s NAS Modernization Task Force Objective: To develop a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Industry plan for Aeronautical Data Link (ADL) evolution and implementation path with En Route CPDLC being the first project selected for review.

FAA / Industry Consensus Plan The consensus reached uses the following phased approach for developing and implementing ICAO’s standard En Route Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) compliant data link services: Build I (domestic CPDLC) Four ATN compliant operational services Use VHF Digital Link Mode 2 (VDL-2) as A/G Sub- network Build IA (enhanced domestic CPDLC) Increases ATN compliant services Use VDL-2 as A/G Sub-network

FAA / Industry Consensus Plan (Continued) Build II (domestic/international CPDLC) Increases ATN compliant services (more complex 3-4D messages and downlinks) Use VDL-2 as A/G Sub-network Build III ATN message set Integration with Decision Support Systems Use Next Generation Air/Ground Communications (NEXCOM) as A/G Sub-network

En Route Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Implementation Path CPDLC II CPDLC I/IA Avionics CPDLC III CPDLC I CPDLC IA CPDLC II Keysite National Deployment National Deployment Ground CPDLC III Keysite Note: CPDLC II and CPDLC III are not baselined NEXCOM Analog VoiceNEXCOM Digital Voice A/G Subnetwork NEXCOM Digital Data VDL-2

FAA Investment Decision FAA Investment Decision on 10/30/98 –En Route CPDLC Build I (key site only) –En Route CPDLC Build IA (national deployment) Additional Investment Decisions required prior to beginning Builds II & III

En Route Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Build I Summary Single-site deployment –Key Site: Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) –Keysite Initial Operational Capability (IOC): 6/02 Provides 4 operational services –Transfer of Communication –Initial Contact –Altimeter Setting –Informational Free text menu capability built by supervisor inputs Uses VDL-2 as A/G subnetwork Includes Human Factors demonstration at FAA Tech Center by 12/00 American Airlines will be the launch airline

En Route Controller Pilot Data Link Communications Build IA Summary National deployment to all 20 domestic ARTCCs Key site IOC: 6/03 Miami –National deployment –Begin installation: 1/04 –Complete installation: 12/04 Increase the message set to accommodate assignment of speeds, headings, altitudes as well as a route clearance function A capability to handle pilot-initiated altitude requests Uses VDL-2 as A/G Sub-network Anticipate widespread industry participation

Who Owns What VDL-2 Ground Stations VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers

VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Who Owns What

VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Who Owns What

VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Who Owns What

VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Telecommunications Support and International Communications Division AOP-600 G/G ATN Router Who Owns What

VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Telecommunications Support and International Communications Division AOP-600 G/G ATN Router Aeronautical Data Link Product Team AND-370 Who Owns What

VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I En Route IPT AUA-200 DLAP HOST Router DSR Telecommunications Network Planning and Engineering Division AOP-400 NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Telecommunications Support and International Communications Division AOP-600 G/G ATN Router Aeronautical Data Link Product Team AND-370 Who Owns What

What is Changing VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU ATN compliant VDR Transceiver Service Provider DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LANHID CMA NS M New & Modified Software New HW & SW New HW & SW FAA En Route CPDLC I&IA Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router New Equipment Software Changes Software Changes, Keyboard & Site Adaptation Changes ATN Network Manager New Equipment

Where Located VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router

Miami Airspace VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Where Located

767 Aircraft Miami Airspace VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Where Located

767 Aircraft Miami Airspace Atlanta NNCC Salt Lake City NNCC VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Where Located

767 Aircraft Miami Airspace Miami ARTCC Atlanta NNCC Salt Lake City NNCC VDL-2 Ground Stations Display CMU/ATSU (ATN compliant) VDR Multi-Mode Transceivers VDL-2 CPDLC I DLAP HOST Router DSR NADIN II (PSN) NAS LAN HID CMA Location TBD FAA En Route CPDLC Ground System A/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router G/G ATN Router Where Located

Data Link Integrated Schedule Development (Build I/ATN) Major players have worked together to develop an Integrated Schedule ARINC AMERICAN ATNSI FAA CSC ACI Other Contractors Boeing Rockwell Collins Other Contractors Other Contractors Major Data Link Partners –American Airlines –FAA –ARINC –ATN Systems Inc (ATNSI)/ Aeronautical Communications International (ACI)

Human Factors Demonstrated limited CPDLC capability on DSR platform Ground Human Factors Studies –Initial CPDLC I study completed 3/99 –CPDLC IA Procedures and Training Evaluation scheduled for 9/99 Flight Deck Human Factor Activities –Initial CPDLC Flight Deck Configuration Study completed 3/99 –Flight Deck CPDLC IA Training and Procedures Evaluation scheduled for 10/99 Conduct Controller/Pilot/System Interaction Test in 3/00 Conduct CPDLC end-to-end human factors demonstration at FAA Technical Center by 12/00

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CPDLC I messages

CPDLC IA additional messages

Build I - Major Milestones American Airlines –Red Label Avionics Available - 3/01 –Certification and Operational Approval Complete - 11/01 –Initial Operational Capability - 12/01 FAA –Host Software Integration - 1/01 –Integration Testing - 7/01 –Initial Operational Capability - 6/02 ARINC –VDL Mode 2/ATN Development and Test Complete - 4/01 –VDL Mode 2/ATN Deployed in Miami - 3/02 ATNSI/ACI –Delivery of ATNSI software - 2/00