853 ELSG / ND. USAF Airfield Automation System CNS/ATM Conference 2008 Tampa, FL

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1 853 ELSG / ND I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e USAF Airfield Automation System CNS/ATM Conference 2008 Tampa, FL Christin Gurgo 853 ELSG/ND Jack Clark USDOT/RITA

2 AFAS Overview Organizations Program Objective System Description AFAS Deployment AFAS Installations System Functionality System Architecture Summary 2

3 Organizations Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA)/A38 HQ Oklahoma City, OK Originating Agency / Overall Sponsors Requirements Lead Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA) /A3S Tinker AFB Sustainment Support 853rd Electronic System Group / NAS (853 ELSG/ND) Hanscom AFB Program Management Office 3

4 Organizations Volpe Center, US Dept of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Cambridge, MA Site Survey/ Technical Support Installation w/contract support as necessary Systems Atlanta Inc. (SAI) Woodstock, GA Software Vendor (IDS5 Application) Software Support 4

5 Program Objective To provide a robust, reliable, and flexible Air Traffic Control (ATC) system that will increase situational awareness, improve workflow, and enhance productivity 5

6 System Description Consolidates existing ATC data sources Weather (NTFS / JET / ASOS) Flight Information (FDIO) Airfield and NAVAID status NOTAMs Customizable and adaptable At each base Within each section (ATCT, RAPCON, AMOPS) 6

7 System Description AFAS system incorporates the functionality of multiple systems into a single display position 7

8 Deployment Downward directed program for 63 sites worldwide Site survey at each location Each system staged at off-site facility Training performed on delivered equipment Approximately 6 weeks prior to installation 95% complete AFAS installation Site acceptance test performed System in full operation immediately following installation 90% complete 8

9 AFAS Installations CONUS Volk ANGB (ANG) Springfield ANGB (ANG) Martinsburg (ANG) Stanly County ANGB (ANG) Sheppard AFB (AETC) Duke AFB (AFMC) 9

10 AFAS Installations OCONUS Chievres AB 10

11 System Functionality Vandenberg AFB, CA AM Status Information Area Osan AB, Korea ATC Approach Plates 11

12 Reference Material AFAS supports the inclusion of reference data in the form of text and images Examples of reference data include: Approach Plates / SIDS / STARs Parking Locations / Restrictions Sectional and Low Altitude Enroute Charts Terminal Area Charts Diagrams (Airport, Runway, Taxiway) Letters of Procedures (i.e., LOAs, MOUs, Facility instructions) FAA Orders (i.e., , AIM, ) Standard Operation / Emergency Procedures Manuals Locally developed checklists (i.e., equipment, position, relief) Facility-Specific Data MU Conversion Procedures / Charts Outage Procedures (Equipment, NAVAID) 12

13 Reference Material Screenshot McGuire AFB, NJ Aircraft Characteristics 13

14 Reference Material Screenshot Incirlik AB, Turkey Air Force Instruction 14

15 Reference Material Screenshot Randolph AFB, TX Runway Change 15

16 Manual Input AFAS allows users to enter data manually Examples of manual data include: ATIS Code Runway Configuration Arrival / Departure Rates Parking Locations Threat Levels Bird Activity Information Runway Condition Readings Aircraft Emergency Info Manual Weather Info PIREP Information Equipment Status Cable/Barrier Status Airfield Status Advisories Airspace Status (Hot/Cold) NOTAM Information Controller Availability Aerodrome Information 16

17 Manual Input Screenshot Vandenberg AFB, CA AM - Airfield Status 17

18 Manual Input Screenshot Alpena CRTC, MI Black Talon SUA Monitor 18

19 External Data Collection and distribution of real-time data Display of data at all, some, or specific positions Certified within the AF to support interfaces to: FDIO SIGMETs CWAs TMUs Flight Information GI and Other Messages Ground Stops/Delays EDCTs NTFS / JET Observations Forecast Weather Messages Weather Warnings Weather Advisories Weather Watches Altimeter RVR Temperature Pressure Altitude Density Altitude ASOS Observations Forecast Weather Messages Weather Warnings Weather Advisories Weather Watches Altimeter Temperature Pressure Altitude Density Altitude Display of NOTAMs from DINS website 19

20 External Data Screenshot Standard AFAS Template Real Time Display of N-TFS Data 20

21 External Data Screenshot Vandenberg AFB, CA Status Information Area Real Time Display of N-TFS Data Real Time Display of ASOS Data Link to FDIO Data 21

22 External Data Screenshot Vandenberg AFB, CA Multiple N-TFS Information Observation Forecast 22

23 External Data Screenshot Randolph AFB, TX FDIO Information Convective SIGMET CWA 23

24 External Data Screenshot Shaw AFB, SC NOTAMs via HTML 24

25 System Architecture Composed of standard COTS hardware/software Dell workstations 17 Flat panel monitors Trackballs Cisco switches Axis Video Server Microsoft Windows XP/Vista & Office 2003/2007 Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold Adobe Acrobat Corel Paintshop Pro Systems Atlanta IDS5 application Air Force Communications Agency (AFCA) required compliance with AF Enterprise Architecture Connect systems to the Base Local Area Network (LAN) Deploy the AF Standard Desktop Configuration (SDC) Receive standard security settings via MAJCOM 25

26 System Architecture Being an ATC system on the Base LAN provided some challenges Ensure Availability and reliability Provide authentication without the use of CAC Maintain Confidentiality and Integrity Provided increased security controls at both the local system and via MAJCOM Allow for auto-logon for authentication Provide a kiosk-type environment to protect integrity Provided application security to ensure confidentiality Scalable to interconnect virtually any number of AFAS workstations 26

27 System Architecture Interface Redundancy AFAS Provided Switches For Redundancy Workstation connectivity staggered by Position MAJCOM enforces AFAS designed Group Policy Object (GPO) to increase system security 27

28 Summary Downward directed program Provides an ATC system that: Improves workflow Consolidates stovepipe systems Functions on COTS hardware/software Adheres to AF Enterprise Architecture Ensures sustainability Allows for future growth Installation at 63 bases worldwide Training 95% complete Installation 90% complete 28

29 Questions 29

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