Next generation data link communication system for the Brazilian airspace

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1 Next generation data link communication system for the Brazilian airspace World ATM Congress March 2016

2 AGENDA 1. The Brazilian airspace context 2. Deployment of VHF data link infrastructure 3. ATS data link services in a glance 4. Next steps 2

3 1 The Brazilian airspace context

4 BRAZILIAN AIRSPACE CONTROL SYSTEM

5 AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY v Strong domestic industry: GOL, TAM, AZUL, AVIANCA; v Guarulhos, Galeão, Congonhas and Brasilia among top 10 busiest airports in Latin America; v 592 aircraft are data link equipped and configured to use data link service in Brazil.

6 SIRIUS, THE BRAZILIAN ATM PROGRAM v The SIRIUS program is the Brazilian response to ICAO demand for the State Members to develop and implement a national ATM plan compliant with worldwide ATM concept as envisaged by that Organization. It gathers strategy to evolve SISCEAB capabilities based on performance. v The initiatives and action plan to develop and implement the ATM concept strategy are described in the Brazilian ATM Implementation Plan doc, where DECEA defined several objectives, activities and proposed schedule. v Data link is part of SIRIUS Next Gen program initiatives aimed to modernize air to ground communication for the Brazilian Air Space Control System (SISCEAB). 6

7 DATA LINK COMMS OBJECTIVES v To implement and commission CPDLC in the Brazilian continental areas of operational interest; v To integrate D-ATIS services to ATN in the selected airports for the SISCEAB; v To integrate DCL services to ATN in the selected airports for the SISCEAB; v To implement D-VOLMET (data) services for the SISCEAB. 7

8 WHY A CONCESSION MODEL DECEA is responsible for aeronautical telecommunications in Brazil and was looking forward to select a CSP partner with well recognized experience on implementation and operation of data link infrastructure for long term investment and partnership. CHALLENGES SAFETY EFFICIENCY To provide SIRIUS program with stat-of-art air ground data link communication technology To responde continued traffic growth in Brazil Major step on SISCEAB modernization strategy to support big events (World soccer games in 2014 and Olimpycs in 2016) To enhance communication between ATC and aircraft users, by adding data to voice To ensure communication integrity, specially with foreign airline crews For both ATC and aircraft users: ü To reduce ATCO and Crew workload by replacing voice by data on routine communication, ü To reduce the use of voice radio frequencies 8

9 2 Deployment of VHF data link infrastructure

10 VHF CONCESSION OVERVIEW In 2010, after a public RFP process, SITA has been selected by DECEA to deploy a new VHF data link network in Brazil; The agreement model is a 20 years public concession where SITA operates and maintain the VHF network on behalf of DECEA; SITAONAIR became exclusive service provider in Brazil for AOC and keeps Internetworking with other DSP for ATS purpose; SITAONAIR replaced obsolete DECEA s data link network and Processor.

11 VHF CONCESSION SERVICE OVERVIEW IP Ground Network CINDACTA 3 REC SITA Global AIRCOM IPVPN YUL RIO SIN RIO Data Link Processor (GIGP) DECEA SITA Concession Data Center, Airport Operational requirement: to provide ACARS and VDL M2 full coverage on Brazilian airspace above FL245 and selected Terminal Areas (TMAs).

12 VHF Data link Concession 5 years project deployment Dec2010 Aug /2015 End 2015 Contract signature Lot 01 PHASE 1 The existing infrastructure is replaced (ACARS processor, VHF stations (24) and Network) + 5 key sites are duplicated (GRU,CGH, GIG, RIO and BSB) = 29 Stations by end of 2012 Concession operation initiated PHASE 2 Lot 02 complete POA (ACARS) Data Link coverage over Brazil; 22 additional SITA stations. PHASE 3 Lot 03 complete VDL coverage over Brazil (total 51 POA + VDL stations operational) ATN router SAT completed on Dec

13 VHF STATION TOPOLOGY Satellite VSAT Antenna VSAT Antenna VHF Antenna MHz VHF Antenna MHz VSAT Modem Internet SITA NETWORK VHF Radio R&S VHF Radio R&S 3G Router VPN through 3G VDL ACARS VHF Gound Computer Switch

14 PROJECT COMPLEXITY During the project, it was required to handle great complexity of factors to deliver the project on time VHF sites Radio licenses Logistis Most located on INFRAERO airports Public Calls, location of the antennas and cabinet, technical projects, installation authorization. Private airports and small cities airports Commercial agreements and technical project evaluation Application submission to the Brazilian Telecom agency (ANATEL) that has issued and granted the use of VHF frequencies by SITAONAIR on behalf of DECEA Transport, storage and installation of equipment Compliance with Brazilian Law and tax regulation 14

15 Example of Installations SDU site 1 GIG site 1

16 Example of Installations GIG site 1 CGR site 1

17 VHF INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMARY VHF data link Concession Total of implemented sites: 51 Total of active ground stations: 102 VDL stations delivered: 51 ACARS stations delivered: 51 ATN router: HW platform installed in SITA premises. SAT performed with THALES on last DEC/2015 Two new sites required by DECEA under implementation: JCR and SJL. 1 7

18 Datalink Traffic in Brazil Traffic per Year (in Kilobits) 60,000,000 55,848,901 50,000,000 40,000,000 37,262,490 30,000,000 22,997,684 28,469,159 20,000,000 15,063,644 10,000,

19 SITA s Brazilian Network Availability SITA is delivering a much more stable and available network in Brazil, compared to the legacy Network. 1 9

20 3 ATS Data link services in a glance

21 ATS DATA LINK SERVICES 1. Existing Pre FANS services in 2 major airports: Galeao (Rio) and Guarulhos (Sao Paulo). 2. Pre FANS expansion program includes 23 Control Towers equipped with D-ATIS and DCL: 18 of 23 sites already certified by DECEA (NOTAMs): SBGL, SBBR, SBRF, SBCY, SBSP, SBCG, SBFL, SBEG, SBBV, SBBE, SBNT, SBCF, SBCT, SBPA, SBFI, SBPS, SBFZ and SBPV. Partnership with Saipher (TATIC) and ACAMS/ATCsys (Automated Tower System). 1. FANS ADS& CPDLC oceanic in ACC Atlantico. Operational since D-VOLMET FIRs Brasilia, Recife, Atlantico, Curitiba and Amazonia. Operational since 2012.

22 CENTRALIZED ATS SERVER (CATS) ACARS aircraft D-ATIS source 1) Centralized management, reduced operating costs 2) Reduced data-link connections requirement 3) Dual redundant architecture provides highly available service Rio de Janeiro RGS GES ATIS + VOLMET ATIS AFTN or TCP/IP Network CATS redundant servers SITA ACARS Network DECEA DTCEATM-RJ TCP/IP D-ATIS source São Paulo CATS in Brazil is enabling DECEA to expand Pre FANS services up to 23 airports.

23 PRE FANS USAGE Total pre FANS traffic (Jan2016) Brazilian airlines (TAM, GOL, AZUL) represent nearly 90% of total generated traffic 23 SITAONAIR 2015

24 DATIS USE BY AIRPORT Feb2016 GRU represents 25% of total dkl traffic for D-ATIS. In Dec/Jan 2016, SITAONAIR systems in Brazil handled DATIS requests.

25 FANS 1/A OPERATIONS BY ACC AO n Traffic statistics: JAN2007: 226 MAY2009: > 2009, JUN 1st: Air France JUL 2009: JAN2016: Service availability (12 month): 99,99%

26 4 The next steps

27 Proposed roadmap Phase #1 : Proof of concept. Objective: build ATN (and mixed environment) expertise Implementation of end-to-end chain in lab Airborne : lab avionic and/or simulators ATN router DL-FEP + CPDLC HMI Phase #2 : Flight trials. Objective: build expertise with real aircraft operations Trials with lab aircraft (GEIV) Trials with ATN aircraft (short hauls) Trials with FANS aircraft (long hauls) Trials mixing environments Phase #3: Integrating with ATM systems Interoperability tests Full validation. Initial tests with CINDACTA continental 27

28 SITAONAIR support to CPDCL trial Implementation Roadmap Working with DECEA in defining proof of concept project Producing evaluation / project report Providing ATN/CPDLC components ATN/CPDLC Test & Evaluation Platform ATN A/G and G/G routers VDL Test Station (if needed) Data-Link Front End Processor (DL-FEP) to connect to ATECH ATM system Avionic bench (if needed in addition to YUL lab and GEIV a/c) Providing support services ATN Test Services Support to end-to-end tests and validation Coordinating trials with airlines if required 28

29 DECEA ATM environment for CPDLC trial ATECH / Sagitario FANS aircraft ATN aircraft DL-FEP ATM Interface RGS GES ATN access layer ATN ES FANS accommodation ACARS access VDL Network VGS: GRU, CGH, GIG, SDU IP CPDLC HMI (COCPIT) ATN router IP

30 Conclusion v Brazil is leading a major ATM transformation program in the Latin America, the SIRIUS program which includes the introduction of data link technology in the ATS routine operation in airports and en route airspace. v The VHF data link infrastructure in Brazil was designed by SITAONAIR to become the air-ground datalink platform for the SIRIUS program. v The proof of concept and ATN validation is proposed in a step-by-step and evolving manner and will require the effective participation of the airlines in order to evaluate the potential benefits for the implementation of ATC datalink based services. 30

31 Questions?

32 Adriana Mattos AIRCOM Senior Manager, ATM Business Development SITA OnAir 71, av. Louis Casaï, PO Box Cointrin, Geneva, Switzerland Simply connect to