F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 1 Technology Transfer: Moving R&D to Operations Presentation at 2 nd International Conference on Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety Steven R. Albersheim June 23, 2004

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 2 Agenda  Purpose  Process of the Aviation Weather Technology Transfer Board (AWTT) –Ideas and Concepts –Responsibility –Functionality –Case file –Principals –Stages  ICAO Connection  Summary

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 3 Purpose  FAA/NWS needed a means to manage and accelerate new aviation weather products into operations.  FAA/NWS needed a means to demonstrate that new products meet service requests of end users.

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 4 Before AWTT Users MeetConcepts/Ideas Target Needs Platforms Confusion Which Road do I take?

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 5 What Does AWTT Do? Users Meet Concepts/Ideas Target Needs Platforms AWTT Brings these Components Together in an Orderly Process

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 6 Responsibility AWTT Board Provides Oversight to: R&D products originating from FAA Aviation Weather Research Program Any change in product content and/or use of FAA or NWS generated product, including those from FAA F&E systems –Product availability to or use by new class of users. –New product or capability requires significant new training and/or education on content and use.

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 7 Functionality of AWTT  Provide user input to define user needs, requirements, and product design –User Needs Analysis –Concept of Use  Approve product graduations from experimental to operational based on: –Technical/scientific readiness –Operational readiness  Recommend priorities

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 8 Case File Contents Case File UNA*ConUseIP Cost/Benefit* Technical Review Report** * When available ** Includes all documentation presented to Technical Review Panel

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 9 Guiding Principals Integrate, don’t proliferate Target replacement of old with new products Use same name wherever possible Avoid contradiction between new and old products Same parameter, severity, location, time = safety Avoid new terminology that does not substantially add value Benefits: Reduced training costs Reduced user confusion

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 10 Evolutionary Stages SponsorTestingExperimentalOperational

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 11 Operations Operational means: All production/dissemination systems and processes in the initial operational configuration are 24/7 and hardened for reliability Product labeling and other guidance, as required, is in place and training underway to enable intended users to properly employ the product

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 12 AWTT Provides  Systematic Approach : –Identify how the introduction of a new product reduces proliferation of products and manage unintended regulatory impact  User requirements : –Obtain effective input from user experts on product design early on in the process  Roadmap: –Identify the path from existing services to a new product suite –Identify regulatory issues that need to be addressed –Identify the priority against other products

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 13 ICAO Connection  FAA MET Authority to ICAO for Annex 3 –FAA sets and adopts service requirements for U.S.  FAA member to International Airways Volcano Watch Operations Group –Group advises Secretary on practices and requirements for VAACs –FAA leads working group to develop U.S. position  AWTT Process implements new SARPS. –New products or changes go through AWTT –Products have to be operationally acceptable before implementation on platforms

F E D E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A I R T R A F F I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N 14 Summary  AWTT is process to operations  FAA/NWS through the AWTT accelerates R&D products into operations.