1. ICAO Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBU) and SWIM/AMHS
Present by AEROTHAI
AMHS / SWIM Workshop
5-6 March 2012
Chiang Mai, Thailand
SP/14 1

2. List of Contents The concept of ASBU Who is involved?
What is actually an Aviation System Block Upgrade?
Module, Block, Thread, PIA
Global Air Navigation Plan & ASBU 2 2

3. List of Contents ASBU & SWIM ASBU & AMHS
B1-31, B2-31, etc.
ASBU & AMHS
B0-30, B0-25, etc.
Summary – Why ASBU is useful for us?
Summary – What can we do now? 3 3

4. The concept of ASBU ASBU stands for Aviation System Block Upgrades
Excerpt from the ASBU Working Document
“…ICAO therefore initiated the “Aviation System Block Upgrades” initiative as a programmatic framework that
develops a set of air traffic management (ATM) solutions or upgrades,
takes advantage of current equipage,
establishes a transition plan, and
enables global interoperability….” 4 4

5. The concept of ASBU
The concept of block upgrades comes from existing implementation plans and initiatives in many regions of the world.
Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) from the US
Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) from the Europe
Collaborative Actions for Renovation of Air Traffic Systems (CARATS) programs from Japan
Others 5 5

6. The concept of ASBU
ASBU composes of a suite of “modules” with the following characteristics:
clearly-defined measurable operational improvement and success metric;
Necessary equipment and/or systems in aircraft and on ground along with an operational approval or certification plan;
Standards and procedures for both airborne and ground systems; and
A positive business case over A a clearly defined period of time. 6 6

7. The concept of ASBU
ASBU will include the development of technology roadmaps, to ensure that standards are mature and to facilitate synchronized implementation between air and ground systems and between regions. The ultimate goal is to achieve global interoperability. 7 7

8. The concept of ASBU
ASBU are organized in five-year time “Block” increments starting in 2013 through 2028 and beyond.
ASBU will be formalized at the Twelfth Air Navigation Conference, in November 2012 8 8

9. Who is involved?? “EVERYBODY” Stakeholders include:
Governing body e.g. ICAO, PIRGs, etc.
Service Providers
Regulators
Airspace Users
Manufacturers 9 9

10. What is actually an Aviation System Block Upgrade??
A Block Upgrade has 4 components:
Module – A deployable package (performance) or capability
Thread – A series of dependent modules across the block upgrades.
Block – A block is made up of modules that when combined enable significant improvements and provide access to benefits
Performance Improvement Area (PIA) – An executive view of the intended evolution of modules in each Block that provide operational and performance objectives. 10 10

11. Summary of Blocks Upgrade11 11

12. Sample – Block 0 Modules (Near-term)12 12

13. Sample – Block 0 Modules(Near-term)
PIA 1 Greener Airport
B0-65 Optimization of approach procedures including vertical guidance.
B0-75 Improved Runway Safety
PIA 2 Globally Interoperable Systems and Data
B0-25 Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground-Ground Integration.
B0-30 Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management 13 13

14. Sample – Block 0 Modules (Near-term)
PIA 3 Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights
B0-10 Improved Operations through Enhanced En-Route Trajectories
B0-101 ACAS Improvements
PIA 4 Efficient Flight Path
B0-05 Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Descent Profiles (CDOs)
B0-40 Improved Safety and Efficiency through the initial application of Data Link En-Route 14 14

15. Threads & Block PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40

16. Blocks Timeframe 16 16

17. Performance Improvement Area (PIA)
Greener Airports
Globally Interoperable Systems and Data – through Globally Interoperable System-Wide Information Management (SWIM)
Optimum Capacity and Flexible Flights – through Global Collaborative ATM
Efficient Flight Path – through Trajectory Based Operations 17 17

18. Block 0 In Perspective 18 18

19. Global Air Navigation Plan & ASBU
Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) is a strategic document in enhancing the efficiency of air navigation systems.
GANP contains guidance for systems improvement in the near- and medium-term.
For Long-term initiatives, the GANP must be updated once such concepts are matured.
ICAO aims for the ASBU initiative to be the global approach for GANP. 19 19

20. ASBU & SWIM
System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) is a critical component in order to achieve ASBU PIA 2 - Globally Interoperable Systems and Data
SWIM implementation is designated in Block 1 and Block 2 of the ASBU :
B1-31, B2-31 and B2-25
Relationship (thread) with other modules are not completely developed yet. 20 20

21. ASBU & AMHS
AMHS/ATN is the network and application for exchange of digital information.
AMHS systems are being deployed around the world.
AMHS and ATN can be considered as elements contributing to modules in Block 0 (Near-term) of the ASBU :
B0-25, B0-30 and B0-40. 21 21

22. Related Modules
Some modules are pre-requisite of the SWIM-related modules
B1-30, B1-25 and B1-105 22 22

23. ASBU – SWIM / AMHS related Blocks
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 23

24. ASBU & SWIM
SWIM implementation is designated in Block 1 and Block 2 of the ASBU :
B1-31 Performance Improvement through the application of SWIM
B2-31 Enabling Airborne Participation in Corroborative ATM through SWIM
B2-25 Improved Coordination through multi-centre Ground-Ground Integration: (SWIM + Other components) 24 24

25. B1-31 Performance Improvement through the application of SWIM
Implementation of SWIM services (applications and infrastructure) creating the aviation intranet based on standard data models, and internet-based protocols to maximize interoperability 25

26. B1-31 Performance Improvement through the application of SWIM
Main Performance Impact
KPA-03 Cost-Effectiveness, KPA-05 Environment, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/Phases of Flight
All Phases of Flight
Applicability Considerations
Applicable at State level, with increased benefits as more States participate
Global Concept Component(s)
IM – Information Management
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-18 Electronic information services
Pre-Requisites
Successor of: B0-30
Parallel progress with: B1-30 26

27. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 27

28. B1-31 Performance Improvement through the application of SWIM
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Est. 2016
Avionics Availability NA
Ground System Availability
Est. 2018
Procedures Available
Operation Approvals 28

29. B2-31 Enabling Airborne Participation in collaborative ATM through SWIM
This module allows the aircraft to be fully connected as an information node in SWIM, enabling full participation in collaborative ATM processes with access to voluminous dynamic data including meteorology. This will start with non-safety critical exchanges supported by commercial data links. The applications of this module are integrated into the processes and the information infrastructure which had evolved over the previous blocks. 29

30. B2-31 Enabling Airborne Participation in collaborative ATM through SWIM
Timescale
From 2023
Main Performance Impact
KPA-01 Access & Equity, KPA-04 Efficiency, KPA-05 Environment, KPA-08 Participation by the ATM Community, KPA-09 Predictability, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/Phases of Flight
All Phases of Flight
Applicability Considerations
long-term evolution potentially applicable to all environments
Global Concept Component(s)
IM – Information Management
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-17 Implementation of data link applications
GPI-18 Electronic information services
Pre-Requisites
Successor of: B1-30, B1-31, B1-105 30

31. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 31

32. B2-31 Enabling Airborne Participation in collaborative ATM through SWIM
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
2023
Avionics Availability
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Operation Approvals 32

33. B2-25 Improved Coordination through multi-centre G-G Integration
B2-31 Improved Coordination through multi-centre Ground-Ground Integration: (FF-ICE/1 and Flight Object, SWIM)
FF-ICE supporting Trajectory based Operations through exchange and distribution of information for multicentre operations using Flight Object implementation and Interoperability (IOP) standards.
Extension of use of FF-ICE after departure supporting Trajectory based Operations. New system interoperability standards will support the sharing in ATM services that could involve more then two ATSUs. 33

34. B2-25 Improved Coordination through multi-centre G-G Integration
Timescale
From 2023
Main Performance Impact
KPA-02 Capacity, KPA-04 Efficiency KPA-06 Flexibility, KPA-07 Global Interoperability, KPA-08 Participation by the ATM community KPA-10 Safety,
Operating Environment/Phases of Flight
All flight phases and all types of ground stakeholders
Applicability Considerations
Applicable to all ground stakeholders (ATS, Airports, Airspace Users) in an homogeneous areas, potentially global.
Global Concept Component(s)
AUO –Airspace User Operations
AO – Airport Operations
DCB – Demand capacity Balancing
CM - Conflict management
IM - Information Management 34

35. B2-25 Improved Coordination through multi-centre G-G Integration
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-7 Dynamic and flexible route management
GPI-12 Functional integration of ground systems with airborne systems
GPI-16 Decision Support Systems
Pre-Requisites
Successor of: B1-25, B1-31, 35

36. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 36

37. B2-25 Improved Coordination through multi-centre G-G Integration
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Est. 2020
Avionics Availability
No requirement
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Operation Approvals 37

38. ASBU & AMHS
AMHS and ATN can be considered as elements contributing to modules in Block 0 (Near-term) of the ASBU :
B0-30 Digital AIM – using AIXM and possible AMHS
B0-25 Ground-Ground Integration – using AIDC and possible AMHS + ATN
B0-40 Initial Application of data link En-route – using ATN + Other A/G app such as CPDLC, ADS-C 38 38

39. B0-30 Service Improvement through Digital AIM
B0-30 Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management
Initial introduction of digital processing and management of information, by the implementation of AIS/AIM making use of AIXM, moving to electronic AIP and better quality and availability of data.
Service Improvement through Digital Aeronautical Information Management 39

40. B0-30 Service Improvement through Digital AIM
Main Performance Impact
KPA-03 Cost-Effectiveness, KPA-05 Environment, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/Phases of Flight
All Phases of Flight
Applicability Considerations
Applicable at State level, with increased benefits as more States participate
Global Concept Component(s)
IM – Information Management
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-18 Electronic information services
Pre-Requisites 40

41. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 41

42. B0-30 Service Improvement through Digital AIM
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Ready
Avionics Availability
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Operation Approvals 42

43. B0-25 Ground-Ground Integration
Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground-Ground Integration
This module supports the coordination between Air Traffic Service Units (ATSU) based using ATS Interfacility Data Communication (AIDC) defined by ICAO Doc
It permits also the transfer of communication in data-link environment in particular for Oceanic ATSU. It is a first step in the ground-ground integration
Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground-Ground Integration
B0-25 Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity through Ground-Ground Integration 43

44. B0-25 Ground-Ground Integration
Main Performance Impact
KPA-02 Capacity, KPA-04 Efficiency, KPA-07 Global Interoperability, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/ Phases of Flight
All flight phases and all type of ATS units
Applicability Considerations
Applicable to at least 2 ACCs dealing with en-route and/or TMA airspace. A greater number of consecutive participating ACCs will increase the benefits.
Global Concept Component(s)
CM - Conflict management
IM - Information Management
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-16 Decision Support Systems
Pre-Requisites
Link with B0-40 44

45. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 45

46. B0-25 Ground-Ground Integration
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Ready
Avionics Availability
No Requirement
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Operation Approvals 46

47. B0-40 initial application of Data Link En-Route
B0-40 Improved Safety and Efficiency through the initial application of Data Link En-Route
Implementation of an initial set of data link applications for surveillance and communications in ATC.
ADS-C, CPDLC, etc.
The initial set of data link application such as ADS-C & CPDLC 47

48. B0-40 initial application of Data Link En-Route
Main Performance Impact
KPA-02 Capacity, KPA-04 Efficiency, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/ Phases of Flight
En-route flight phases, including areas where radar systems cannot be installed such as remote or oceanic airspace.
Applicability Considerations
Requires good synchronization of airborne and ground deployment to generate significant benefits, in particular to those equipped. Benefits increase with the proportion of equipped aircraft.
Global Concept Component(s)
IM - Information Management
SDM – Service Delivery Management 48

49. B0-40 initial application of Data Link En-Route
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-9 Situational awareness
GPI-17 Implementation of data link applications
GPI-18 Electronic information services
Pre-Requisites
Predecessor of: B1-40 (but can also be combined with it) 49

50. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 50

51. B0-40 initial application of Data Link En-Route
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Ready
Avionics Availability
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Operation Approvals 51

52. Related Modules
Some modules are pre-requisite of the SWIM-related modules
B1-30 Service Improvement through Integration of all Digital ATM Information
B1-25 Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity though FF-ICE/1 application before Departure
B1-105 Better Operational Decisions through Integrated Weather Information (Planning and Near-term Service) 52 52

53. B1-30 Service Improvement through Integration of all Digital ATM Information
Implementation of the ATM information reference model integrating all ATM information using UML and enabling XML data representations and data exchange based on internet protocols with WXXM for meteorological Information.
Service Improvement through Integration of all Digital ATM Information 53

54. B1-30 Service Improvement through Integration of all Digital ATM Information
Main Performance Impact
KPA-01 Access & Equity, KPA-03 Cost-Effectiveness, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/Phases of Flight
All Phases of Flight
Applicability Considerations
Applicable at State level, with increased benefits as more States participate
Global Concept Component(s)
IM – Information Management
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-18 Electronic information services
Pre-Requisites
Successor of: B0-30
Parallel progress with: B1-25, B1-31 54

55. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 55

56. B1-30 Service Improvement through Integration of all Digital ATM Information
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Est. 2018
Avionics Availability NA
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Ready
Operation Approvals 56

57. B1-25 FF-ICE/1 application
Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity though FF-ICE/1 application before Departure
Introduction of FF-ICE step 1, to implement ground-ground exchanges using common flight information reference model (FIXM) and XML standard format used before departure.
Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity though FF-ICE/1 application before Departure 57

58. B1-25 FF-ICE/1 application
Main Performance Impact
KPA-02 Capacity, KPA-04 Efficiency, KPA-07 Global Interoperability, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/ Phases of Flight
Planning Phase for FF-ICE/1
Applicability Considerations
Applicable between ATC units and to facilitate exchange between ASP, Airspace user operations and airport operations.
Global Concept Component(s)
DCM – Demand Capacity Balancing
CM - Conflict management
IM - Information Management 58

59. B1-25 FF-ICE/1 application
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-6 ATFM
GPI-7 Dynamic and flexible route management
GPI-16 Decision Support Systems
Pre-Requisites
Successor of B0-25 and B0-30 (AIXM)
Connection to B1-30 (AIRM) and B1-31 (SWIM) 59

60. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 60

61. B1-25 FF-ICE/1 application
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Est. 2018
Avionics Availability NA
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Ready
Operation Approvals 61

62. B1-105 Integrated Weather Information
B1-105 Better Operational Decisions through Integrated Weather Information (Planning and Near-term Service)
This module develops weather information supporting automated decision process or aids involving: weather information, weather translation, ATM impact conversion and ATM decision support.
Increased Interoperability, Efficiency and Capacity though FF-ICE/1 application before Departure 62

63. B1-105 Integrated Weather Information
Main Performance Impact
KPA-02 Capacity, KPA-04 Efficiency, KPA-09 Predictability, KPA-10 Safety
Operating Environment/ Phases of Flight
All flight phases
Applicability Considerations
Applicable to traffic flow planning, and to all aircraft operations in all domains and flight phases, regardless of level of aircraft equipage.
Global Concept Component(s)
AOM - Airspace Operations and Management
DCB - Demand and Capacity Balancing
AO - Aerodrome Operations 63

64. B1-105 Integrated Weather Information
Global Plan Initiatives (GPI)
GPI-19 Meteorological Systems
GPI-6 Air Traffic Flow Management
GPI-16 Decision Support Systems and Alerting Systems
Pre-Requisites
Successor of
B0-10: Improved En-Route Profiles,
B0-15: Runway Arrival Sequencing;
B0-35: ATFM/NOP and CDM;
Parallel development with
B1-15 AMAN/DMAN
Metroplex and Linked DMAN/Surface Management (SMAN);
B1-35: Enhanced NOP, Integrated Airspace/Flow Management
Module B0-10: Improved En-Route Profiles,
Module B0-15: Runway Arrival Sequencing;
Module B0-35: Air Traffic Flow Management/Network Operations Procedures
(ATFM/NOP) and Collaborative Decision Making (CDM);
Parallel development with;
Module B1-15 Arrival Management/Departure Management (AMAN/DMAN)
Metroplex and Linked DMAN/Surface Management (SMAN);
Module B1-35: Enhanced NOP, Integrated Airspace/Flow Management 64

65. PIA 2 PIA 3 PIA 4 B1-30 B2-31 B0-30 B1-31 B2-25 B0-25 B1-25 B0-40
Block 0
Block 1
Block 2
B1-30
B2-31
B0-30
PIA 2
Parallel Progress
B1-31
B2-25
Parallel Progress
B0-25
B1-25
PIA 3
B1-105
Related to
PIA 4
B0-40 65

66. B1-105 Integrated Weather Information
Global Readiness Checklist
Status (Ready or Date)
Standards Readiness
Est. 2018
Avionics Availability
2018
Ground System Availability
Procedures Available
Operation Approvals 66

67. Why ASBU is useful for us??
We have a sense of the whole picture.
We can see all the components and see how they fit with each other and
We also have a sense of where we are in that “whole picture”.
We know of “somewhat scope” of what we should do.
We have a “ somewhat prioritized plan” of what we should do. 67

68. What can we do now?? Follow through with how ASBU is developed.
Learn, Learn, and Learn some more.
Start coordinating with peer organizations.
Or to put it simply – “BE PREPARED” 68

69. What can we do in the future??
?????

70. Thank you for your attention.