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Course Number: FAA21000088 Course Title: Oceanic and International Operations Lesson Number: 23 Lesson Title: Current and Future Initiatives for Oceanic Operations Lesson TAG: NEW Version Number: 2.00 Version Date: 05/16/2016 Duration: 30 minutes (including breaks)

Lesson Overview Lesson includes overview of the planned current and future initiatives for oceanic operations.

Exercises & Handouts Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives Exercise: Navigation Requirement

Media sl-new.pptm lk-new-nattrack316.pdf lk-new-table_nat_oceanic_operations_initiatives29dec2015.pdf lk-new-icelandaip_ads_b_coverage_2015.pdf Oceanic Offshore Standards and Procedures:

https://ksn2.faa.gov/ajv/home/AJV-8/ajv84/SitePages/Home.aspx NTAP Domestic/International - http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/notices/ Skybrary-Eurocontrol - http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Main_Page International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) -–

http://www.icao.int/EURNAT/Pages/welcome.aspx Transport Canada www.tc.gc.ca/eng/menu.htm FAA NAT Resource Guide

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/media/NAT.pdf

FAA PAC Resource Guide – https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/media/PAC.pdf

FAA WATRS/GOMEX/Caribbean Resource Guide - https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs470/media/WATRS.pdf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction .................................................................................................... 9

A. Review/Tie-in ................................................................................................................. 9 B. Motivation ...................................................................................................................... 9 C. Overview...................................................................................................................... 10 D. Objectives .................................................................................................................... 10

II. Sources of Information ................................................................................ 12

III. Current and Planned Initiatives .................................................................. 13

A. Planned Reductions in Separation – North Atlantic ..................................................... 13 B. Table of Oceanic Operations Initiatives ....................................................................... 16 C. Exercise: Navigation Requirements ............................................................................. 21

IV. Summary ....................................................................................................... 24

A. Review ......................................................................................................................... 24 B. Objectives .................................................................................................................... 24 C. Preview ........................................................................................................................ 25


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I. INTRODUCTION

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A. REVIEW/TIE-IN

The previous lesson addressed issues surrounding the issuance of OpSpecs, MSpecs, and LOAs for Special Areas of Operation.

This lesson addresses current and future initiatives for oceanic operations.

B. MOTIVATION

To be able to correctly and consistently issue Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), Management Specifications (MSpecs), and Letters of Authorization (LOAs) to operators and individuals desiring to operate in Special Areas of Operation (SAOs) by thoroughly understanding current and future initiatives for oceanic operations through consultation with the appropriate Regional NextGen SAO Specialist.




C. OVERVIEW

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In this lesson, we will discuss the following topics:

Sources of information

Current and planned initiatives

D. OBJECTIVES

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In accordance with published references listed in this lesson, and in keeping with your job functions, you will be able to:

Identify sources of information that provide current initiatives in oceanic and international operations.

Review current and planned initiatives for oceanic and international operations.




Transition: Let’s begin with our first topic, Sources of Information.




II. SOURCES OF INFORMATION

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Let’s review some resources, most of which you have seen throughout the course, that provide information on current and future initiatives.

Note(s) to Instructor:

Open some of the links to review sources.

You do not have to open all the resources as most of them were previously reviewed in the course. This list is to remind participants of some of the resources available.

Oceanic Offshore Standards and Procedures website - https://ksn2.faa.gov/ajv/home/AJV-8/ajv84/SitePages/Home.aspx - which includes the Virtual Oceanic Resource Guide

NTAP Domestic/International

Skybrary-Eurocontrol

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Transport Canada

NextGen Tracking Tool

FAA NAT Resource Guide

FAA PAC Resource Guide




WATRS/GOMEX/Caribbean Resource Guide

III. CURRENT AND PLANNED INITIATIVES

A. PLANNED REDUCTIONS IN SEPARATION – NORTH ATLANTIC

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Review updated B050 map.

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There are ongoing initiatives from ICAO to reduce separation standards in numerous geographic areas.

The intent is to promote efficiency, standardization, and enhanced airspace capacity.

These reductions in separation normally begin as a trial that is published via NOTAMS and bulletins.




Operators must be aware of these initiatives since they often lead to exclusionary airspace that can have a direct impact on their operations.

1. Reduced Lateral Separation Minima (RLatSM) (CPDLC, RNP 4, ADS-C)

The RLatSM trial, which features tracks a half-degree of latitude apart, is being implemented in phases.

Phase I, which began in December, 2015, affected 3 core tracks, FL 350-390.

Phase II, planned for approximately 1 year after Phase I, would affect all Organized Tracks.

30 NM (nominal, actually as little as ~25NM between half-degree tracks due to “gentle slope rule”) separation between tracks

Phase I is in conjunction with the NAT MNPS PBN transition, which began in January, 2015. The February, 2016, NAT MNPS renaming to “High Level Airspace” (HLA) is part of this transition.

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2. Data Link Mandate

Data link mandate, specific only to the NAT, was implemented in two phases.




In Phase I (February, 2013), aircraft flying on two core Organized Track System (OTS) tracks required data link.

In Phases 2A, 2B and 2C, beginning 2015, 2017 and 2020 respectively, the mandate gradually expands to include most of the NAT.

There are some exceptions such as areas under ATS surveillance (radar or ADS-B).


Open Remarks 2 ADC-C and CPDLC link and review remarks.

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3. ADS-B – ground stations, Atlantic coastal areas

ADS-B coverage area has extended to Greenland towards Iceland and mainland Europe.


Open the Iceland AIP ADS-B Coverage Map link.

Review the coverage.

4. WATRS

The WATRS reduced separation program is intended to be non-exclusionary.




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New York Oceanic introduced reduced separation options in the WATRS area in late 2013, between “suitably equipped aircraft pairs”:

30 NM lateral and 30 NM longitudinal

50 NM longitudinal

Gulf of Mexico accommodates a 50NM lateral separation for RNP 10 requirement.

B. TABLE OF OCEANIC OPERATIONS INITIATIVES

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Click on graphic to display PDF of Table of Oceanic Operation Initiatives.

Highlight a few of the initiatives.



HO-1-NEW Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives updated 29 Dec 2015

1. NAT Initiatives 2. Dates - grey shading shows projects started

3. Airspace and/or Tracks

4. Flight Levels

5. Aircraft CNS Equipage & FAA Authorization

6. Remarks & Related Provisions ACRONYMS: see next page.

RLongSM initial phase: applied between eligible pairs after oceanic entry (5-min. longitudinal)

Applied between eligible aircraft pairs since 2010

Gander & Shanwick CTAs

MNPS FLs

FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; FAA Data Link authorization required

RLongSM only applied after CPDLC and ADS-C connection established in oceanic airspace.

DLM Phase 1 Implemented 7 Feb 2013

*2 Core NAT OTS tracks:

*FL 360-390 Same requirements as RLongSM initial phase above.

* Data Link required for operation. **Not applied in New York FIR.

30 NM lateral, 30 NM & 50 NM longitudinal separation between eligible pairs

Implemented 10 Dec 2013

New York Oceanic FIR

All IFR FLs

FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; Data Link and RNP 4 authorization required.

-RNP 2 criteria published in ICAO PBN Manual. -Being incorporated into draft FAA AC 90-105A

50 NM lateral separation between eligible aircraft pairs

New York – June 2008. Santa Maria - 6 March 2014

New York Oceanic & Santa Maria Oceanic CTA

Above, below, within MNPS airspace

RNP 10 (minimum) or RNP 4 authorization and MNPS authorization

Aircraft not authorized RNP 10 or RNP 4 accommodated with 60 NM lateral separation

RLongSM next phase: traffic loaded on to tracks using RLongSM.

TBD

Gander, Reykjavik and Shanwick CTAs. Other CTAs?

MNPS FLs? Same requirements as for RLongSM initial phase.

DLM Phase 2A 5 Feb 2015

*All NAT OTS tracks during published OTS validity times

*FL 350-390

FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; FAA Data Link authorization required

*Data Link required for operation with limited exceptions; e.g., State aircraft. **DLM not applied in NAT ATS surveillance airspace, New York FIR and north of 80 north.



HO-1-NEW Handout: Oceanic Operations Initiatives

1. NAT Initiatives 2. Dates - grey shading shows projects started

3. Airspace and/or Tracks

4. Flight Levels



RLatSM Trial Phase 1 Started 15 Dec 2015

*3 Core OTS tracks at half-degree track spacing.

*FL 350-390

FANS 1/A (or equivalent) CPDLC & ADS-C; Data Link and RNP 4 authorization required.

* Data Link & RNP 4 required for operation. -RNP 2 guidance in progress. **Not applied in New York FIR

MNPS transition to NAT High Level Airspace (HLA).

See columns to the right.

*4 Feb 2016: MNPS airspace redesignated as NAT HLA.

FL 285-420

RNP 10 or RNP 4 required for all NEW MNPS authorizations starting 1 Jan 2015.

-Until 30 Jan 2020, existing MNPS authorizations remain valid. -RNP 2 guidance in progress.

PBCS Implementation Plan

NAT PBCS Transition Project Team established.

TBD TBD RCP 240 & RSP 180 authorization

-PBCS being worked in NAT Sub-groups, ICAO SASP & OPLINK Panels




1. NAT Initiatives 2. Dates 3. Airspace and/or Tracks

4. Flight Levels



RLatSM Phase 2

Approx. one year after RLatSM Phase 1 start date

*Phase 2: all OTS tracks.

*FL 350-390 Same requirements as RLatSM Phase 1.

* Data Link & RNP 4 authorization required for operation. **Not applied in New York FIR

RLatSM Phase 3 TBD

RLatSM applied between eligible aircraft throughout the NAT Region.

TBD Same requirements as RLatSM Phase 1.

Space-based ADS-B (SB ADS-B)

-Canada & UK have proposed trial of 15 NM longitudinal separation to start 4 Feb 2018 using SB ADS-B surveillance in Gander and Shanwick airspace. -Proposal: SB ADS-B to meet EASA AMC 20-24, EASA CS-ACNS, FAA AC 20-165A or equivalent criteria.

Proposed CNS: FANS 1/A CPDLC, SB ADS-B, RNP 4

DLM Phase 2B 7 Dec 2017

*All NAT Region Airspace

*FL 350-390 Same requirements as DLM Phase 1.

*Data Link required for operation with limited exceptions (e.g., State & SAR aircraft). **DLM not applied in NAT ATS surveillance airspace, New York FIR and north of 80 north.

DLM Phase 2C 30 Jan 2020

**All NAT Region Airspace, including New York.

*FL 290 and above

Same requirements as DLM Phase 1.

*Data Link required for operation with limited exceptions (e.g., State & SAR aircraft). **DLM not applied in NAT ATS surveillance airspace and north of 80 north. New York CTA implementation requires FAA rulemaking.




ADS-C Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract CNS Communications, Navigation and Surveillance CPDLC Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications CS-ACNS EASA Certification Specification – Airborne Communication, Navigation and Surveillance DLM FANS 1/A (or equivalent) Data Link Mandate HLA High Level Airspace IMG NAT Implementation Management Group NAT North Atlantic NAT SPG NAT Systems Planning Group OTS NAT Organized Track System PBN Performance-based Navigation PBCS Performance Based Communication & Surveillance RLatSM Reduced Lateral Separation Minimum (25 NM minimum lateral separation; ½ degree minimum track spacing) RLongSM Reduced Longitudinal Separation Minimum (5-minute minimum longitudinal separation) RNP Required Navigation Performance SASP ICAO Separation and Airspace Safety Panel CONTACTS

Name Organization Phone Email

Roy Grimes FAA Oceanic Program Support, CSSI, Inc. 202-863-3692

[email protected]

Madison Walton

FAA Performance Based Flight Systems Branch (AFS-470), Flight Standards, FAA HQ

202-267-8850

[email protected]




C. EXERCISE: NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS Total Time: 10 minutes

- Activity: 5 minutes

- Debrief: 5 minutes

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Refer participants to the Exercise: Navigation Requirements in the participant guide.

Preparation


Release computers to students.

Review purpose and directions. See copy of exercise on following pages. Answers are in bold.

Debrief


Instructor will solicit responses from participants.

Instructor will provide additional information if needed.



EXERCISE: Navigation Requirements Instructor Copy

Purpose: This activity requires participants to use the current Domestic/International NTAP to answer a question regarding a navigation initiative.

Directions: Answer the following question based on the information provided.

Using the current Domestic/International NTAP found at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/notices/, locate the guidance allowing an aircraft with a single LRNS meeting an RNP10 requirement to operate in the Gulf of Mexico. What documents did you access?

Answer: Students should be able to navigate to the International Notices to Airmen (NTAP) in Part 3 and locate the Gulf of Mexico implementation on page/or about (page) 3-INTL-70.





Participants may ask what about other parts of the world other than NAT.

We are unaware of any other published tables or provided resources of initiatives in other geographic areas.




IV. SUMMARY

A. REVIEW

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In this lesson, we discussed the following:

Sources of information

Current and planned initiatives

B. OBJECTIVES

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In accordance with published references listed in this lesson, and in keeping with your job functions, you are now able to:

Identify sources of information that provide current initiatives in oceanic and international operations.

Review current and planned initiatives for oceanic and international operations.




C. PREVIEW

In the next lesson we will review the topics covered in this course and complete an activity that pulls it all together.