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Actualización, Instalación y Puesta en Funcionamiento del Sistema de Vigilancia Aeronáutica

para el Centro de Control de Bogotá / AirCon 2100

Doc.Nº: Edit./Rev.: A/0 Date: 09/07/2012

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Electronic Flight Strip User Manual (EFS-UM)

Project: Actualización, Instalación y Puesta en Funcionamiento del Sistema de

Vigilancia Aeronáutica para el Centro de Control de

Bogotá

Program: AirCon 2100

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INDRA

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Prepared Jorge J. Custodio Cabello

20/12/2012 System Engineering

Revised Joaquín C. Navarro Vidal

20/12/2012 System Engineering

Approved Domingo Olivares

20/12/2012 Technical Manager

Authorized Francisco J. Zapata

20/12/2012 Product Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Description Page

1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................... 1-2

2. GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................ 1

2.1 SELECTING MENUS, ICONS AND FIELD TEXT ENTERING .................................................. 1

2.2 EFS OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 3

3. ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 7

3.1 DEPARTURE ELECTRONIC STRIP FIELDS DESCRIPTION ................................................... 8

3.1.1 ATIS Version Field ..............................................................................................................10

3.1.2 Runway Allocation Field ....................................................................................................10

3.1.3 SID / VFR Field (Standard Departure Procedure Assigned) ...........................................11

3.1.4 Aircraft Type / Wake Turbulence Field and Speed ..........................................................13

3.1.5 Times Field ..........................................................................................................................14

3.1.6 Time Field ............................................................................................................................15

3.1.7 Clearance Field ...................................................................................................................17

3.1.8 Callsign Field ......................................................................................................................18

3.1.9 Taxiway Field ......................................................................................................................19

3.1.10 Gate Field ............................................................................................................................20

3.1.11 Highlight Field .....................................................................................................................21

3.2 ARRIVAL EFS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................22

3.2.1 ATIS Version Field ..............................................................................................................23

3.2.2 Runway Allocation/ Approach Field .................................................................................24

3.2.3 STAR Field (Standard Arrival Procedure Assigned) .......................................................25

3.2.4 Aircraft Type/Wake Turbulence Field and Speed ............................................................25

3.2.5 Go Around Time Field ........................................................................................................25

3.2.6 ETA / Landing Time Field ...................................................................................................26

3.2.7 Clearance Field ...................................................................................................................27

3.2.8 Callsign Field ......................................................................................................................28

3.2.9 Taxiway Field ......................................................................................................................29

3.2.10 Gate ......................................................................................................................................30

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3.2.11 Highlight Field .....................................................................................................................30

3.3 LOCAL EFS ..............................................................................................................................31

3.4 OBSTRUCTION SYMBOL FIELD DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................32

4. EFS SCREEN AND WINDOWS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 1

4.1 EFS WINDOWS DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 1

4.1.1 General Working Rules for EFS Windows ......................................................................... 4

4.1.1.1 Moving EFS ....................................................................................................................... 4

4.1.1.2 Dragging EFS .................................................................................................................... 4

4.1.1.3 Movement of Separation Lines .......................................................................................... 5

4.1.1.4 Management of Additional Windows ................................................................................. 5

4.1.1.5 Flight Plan Terminated ...................................................................................................... 5

4.1.1.6 Enlargement of Windows .................................................................................................. 5

4.1.2 EFS Clearance Delivery Window Description .................................................................... 7

4.1.3 EFS Ground Window Description ....................................................................................... 8

4.1.4 EFS Tower Window Description ......................................................................................... 9

4.1.5 Screens Layout and Roles Assignment ...........................................................................10

4.2 LIST WINDOWS ........................................................................................................................13

4.2.1 Clearance Pending List Window .......................................................................................13

4.2.2 Ground Pending List Window ...........................................................................................14

4.2.3 Tower Pending List Window ..............................................................................................15

4.2.4 De-Icing List ........................................................................................................................16

4.2.5 Delivery Temporary List .....................................................................................................17

4.2.6 BIN List ................................................................................................................................18

5. EFS OPERATION............................................................................................................................. 1

5.1 ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 1

5.1.1 Create, Modify and Cancel an Electronic Flight Strip for a Local Flight ........................ 1

5.1.1.1 Modifications of Local EFSs .............................................................................................. 4

5.1.2 Extended Strips .................................................................................................................... 4

5.2 EFS CANCELLATION ................................................................................................................ 5

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5.3 MOVE AN EFS TO DE-ICE ......................................................................................................... 5

5.4 MOVE AN EFS TO CLEARANCE DELIVERY ........................................................................... 6

5.5 MOVE AN EFS TO TOWER........................................................................................................ 6

5.6 MOVE AN EFS TO PENDING .................................................................................................... 6

5.7 QUICK HANDOVER .................................................................................................................... 7

5.8 OBSTRUCTION SYMBOLS INSERTION ................................................................................... 8

5.8.1 Obstruction Symbols rules .................................................................................................. 9

5.9 RUNWAY MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................10

5.9.1 Runway closing and reopening ........................................................................................10

5.10 DEPARTURE FLIGHT CONTROL PROCEDURES .................................................................12

5.10.1 Clearance Delivery Procedure ..........................................................................................12

5.10.1.1 Change to Taxi state .......................................................................................................12

5.10.2 Control of Departure Aircraft in Taxi state .......................................................................12

5.10.2.1 Flights requesting De-ice .................................................................................................12

5.10.2.2 Flights requested to take off from an intersection point ..................................................12

5.10.3 Modifications of an Departure EFS for an “Ad-hoc Clearance” ....................................13

5.10.3.1 Changing SID ..................................................................................................................13

5.10.3.2 Changing Level................................................................................................................14

5.10.3.3 Changing SID and Level .................................................................................................14

5.10.3.4 Changing Heading and Level ..........................................................................................14

5.10.3.5 Changing Runway ...........................................................................................................15

5.10.3.6 Changing Times ..............................................................................................................15

5.10.4 Changing Time ....................................................................................................................16

5.11 TOWER FLIGHTS CONTROL PROCEDURES........................................................................17

5.11.1 Pending EFS State ..............................................................................................................17

5.11.1.1 Cleared to Land State .....................................................................................................17

5.11.2 Landing Aircraft Control ....................................................................................................17

5.11.2.1 Missed Approach: Go Around Command .......................................................................17

5.11.2.2 Arrived State ....................................................................................................................17

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5.11.2.3 Taxi State ........................................................................................................................18

5.11.3 Actual Time of Departure ...................................................................................................18

A. ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................................... 1

B. CONFIGURATION FILES ................................................................................................................ 5

A.1 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................... 0-1

A.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................................................................................... 0-3

B.1 TFDD ....................................................................................................................................... 0-5

B.2 SECTORES ............................................................................................................................. 0-5

B.3 FICH_AIRPORT_DATA .......................................................................................................... 0-6

B.4 FICH_GATEWAY_DATA ........................................................................................................ 0-7

B.5 FICH_LOCAL_DATA .............................................................................................................. 0-8

B.6 FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA ........................................................................................................ 0-10

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FIGURES INDEX

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Figure 2-1: Example of “Horizontal scrolling” ............................................................................................................ 2

Figure 2-2: Diagram for Natural Strips Sequence in EFS positions .......................................................................... 3

Figure 2-3: Example of EFS Working Window (Tower) ............................................................................................ 4

Figure 2-4: Example of EFS list (De-Ice list) ............................................................................................................. 4

Figure 3-1: Departure Flight Strip Fields ................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 3-2: ATIS Version Horizontal Scrolling Menu .............................................................................................. 10

Figure 3-3: Allocation Runway Pull Down Menu ..................................................................................................... 10

Figure 3-4: SID, Level and Heading input ............................................................................................................... 11

Figure 3-5: SID/VFR Pull Down Menu .................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 3-6: VFR routes for Local flight .................................................................................................................... 12

Figure 3-7: Aircraft type/ Wake turb field frame ...................................................................................................... 13

Figure 3-8: Toggle Aircraft type/ Wake turb and Speed .......................................................................................... 13

Figure 3-10: All possible displays at Clearance field .............................................................................................. 17

Figure 3-11: Callsign Field ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 3-12: Extended strip .................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 3-13: RFL Input ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 3-14: Taxi-To Pull Down Menu .................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 3-15: Taxi-To Free Text input ...................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 3-16: Gate Horizontal Scrollbar Menu ......................................................................................................... 20

Figure 3-17: Gate Free Text Menu ......................................................................................................................... 20

Figure 3-18: Highlighted EFS ................................................................................................................................. 21

Figure 3-19: Arrival Flight Strip Fields .................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 3-20: Approach Flight Strip Fields ............................................................................................................... 24

Figure 3-22: Time Pop-up menu ............................................................................................................................. 26

Figure 3-23: Symbols Displayed in Clearance Field of an Arrival EFS ................................................................... 27

Figure 3-24: Extended strip .................................................................................................................................... 28

Figure 3-25: Taxiway Menu .................................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 3-26: Taxiway Free Text Input ..................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 3-27: Gate Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 30

Figure 3-28: Gate Free Text Input .......................................................................................................................... 30

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Figure 3-29: Highlight Field .................................................................................................................................... 30

Figure 3-30: Local EFS Template ........................................................................................................................... 31

Figure 3-31: Obstruction Symbol Fields ................................................................................................................. 32

Figure 3-32: Obstruction Symbol Pull Down Menus ............................................................................................... 33

Figure 3-33: Obstruction Symbols Free Text Option .............................................................................................. 34

Figure 3-34: Obstruction Symbols Example ........................................................................................................... 35

Figure 4-1: EFS Window Appearance and Elements (several working zones layout) .............................................. 2

Figure 4-2: Combined Position (Ground and Tower) ................................................................................................ 3

Figure 4-3: Elastic Vector Generated with Dragging Action ...................................................................................... 4

Figure 4-4: Enlarged EFS Window (double) ............................................................................................................. 6

Figure 4-5: Clearance Delivery Position ................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 4-6: Ground Position...................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure 4-7: Tower Position ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Figure 4-8: Clearance Delivery controller default layout ......................................................................................... 10

Figure 4-9: Tower Sector (TWR) controller default layout ...................................................................................... 11

Figure 4-10: Ground Sector (GND) controller default layout ................................................................................... 12

Figure 4-11: Clearance Pending List Window ........................................................................................................ 13

Figure 4-12: Ground Pending List Window ............................................................................................................. 14

Figure 4-13: Tower Pending List Window ............................................................................................................... 15

Figure 4-14: De- Icing List ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 4-15: Delivery Temporary List ..................................................................................................................... 17

Figure 4-16: Bin List ............................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 5-1: Local EFS icon ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Figure 5-2: Callsign field in Local EFS Template ...................................................................................................... 3

Figure 5-3: VFR ROUTES field in Local EFS Template ........................................................................................... 3

Figure 5-4: Runway field in Local EFS Template ...................................................................................................... 3

Figure 5-5: Gate field in Local EFS Template ........................................................................................................... 4

Figure 5-6: Edition of ACID, Type and Wake turb. of Local EFS .............................................................................. 4

Figure 5-7: Extended EFS Departure Strip ............................................................................................................... 5

Figure 5-8: Extended EFS Arrival Strip ..................................................................................................................... 5

Figure 5-9: Cancellation button................................................................................................................................. 5

Figure 5-10: De-Ice button. ....................................................................................................................................... 5

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Figure 5-11: DEL button. .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 5-12: TWR button. ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 5-13: PDG button. ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 5-14: Quick Handover.................................................................................................................................... 7

Figure 5-15: Obstruction Symbols Insertion.............................................................................................................. 8

Figure 5-16: Closing a Runway .............................................................................................................................. 10

Figure 5-17: Taxi-To procedure .............................................................................................................................. 12

Figure 5-18: SID Pull Down Menu .......................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 5-19: SID Pop-up Menu ............................................................................................................................... 14

Figure 5-20: Runway Pop-up Menu ........................................................................................................................ 15

Figure 5-21: Times Modification ............................................................................................................................. 15

Figure 5-22: Times Modification ............................................................................................................................. 16

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TABLES INDEX

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Table 2-1: Mouse Button Logic ................................................................................................................................. 1

Table 3-1: Flight Strip Types..................................................................................................................................... 7

Table 3-2: Departure EFS – Fields ........................................................................................................................... 8

Table 3-3: Departure EFS – Fields and Mouse interaction ....................................................................................... 9

Table 3-4: Arrival Flight Strip – Fields ..................................................................................................................... 22

Table 3-5: Arrival EFS – Mouse interaction ............................................................................................................ 23

Table 3-6: ETA Colours .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Table 3-7: Local EFS – Fields ................................................................................................................................ 31

Table 3-8: Local EFS – Mouse interaction .............................................................................................................. 32

Table 3-9: Obstruction Symbols Fields Description ................................................................................................ 33

Table 5-1: Local EFS - Fields Interactivity ................................................................................................................ 2

Table 5-2: Obstruction Symbol Fields ....................................................................................................................... 8

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Electronic Flight Strip (EFS) is a component of the AirCon 2100 System. Its aim is to support a work

environment that allows the controller to observe and manage the Flight Plans involved with the

Aerodrome.

This environment is an electronic recreation of the controller classical desk and paper flight strips.

Besides this, the EFS System is integrated with the subsystems that manage Flight Plans, Gates

Assignments, Radar Data, Aerodrome Status Information, Meteorological Messages so that, all the

information affecting a certain flight is easily reachable by the controller.

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1.1 ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL

The EFS Operational Manual provides instructions on EFS menus and windows operating. The manual

consists of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 Introduction

It provides an overview of the EFS operations, the contents of this manual and the ICW

with its environment.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

It provides a presentation for each EFS software element; with all the descriptions for a

complete starting contact, as well as the concepts for each working zone.

Chapter 3 Electronic Flight Strips Description

It describes the Electronic Flight Strips, their fields and different EFS categories.

Chapter 4 EFS Screen and Windows Description

It describes the EFS Windows, and Flight Plans operation Window. It also addresses how

the position is started up and exited.

Chapter 5 EFS Operation

Describes all the EFS Control operations, such as: the Arrival and Departure Flight

Control Procedures. Electronic Flight Strips and Obstruction Symbols handling. It shows

all the possibilities involving the elements described in former Chapter.

Appendix A Abbreviations

Defines abbreviations used in this manual.

Appendix B Glossary of Terms

Includes brief definitions useful to complete understood terminology used in this manual.

Appendix C Configuration Files

Brief description of EFS configuration files to adjust EFS in each position.

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2. GETTING STARTED

This chapter provides information for new users of the EFS software. It presents every work Window

available in the EFS system with a description of their layout, icons and menus. It also includes remarks

on the EFS initialization and termination, modes of selection and operator inputs.

2.1 SELECTING MENUS, ICONS AND FIELD TEXT ENTERING

The available windows, commands, and options are accessed through menus, menu options, and icons.

These actions cause windows to be displayed in the display where the EFS functions are initiated. The

mouse is the main device for operator inputs although, in specific cases, the operator may use the

keyboard for that end. Mouse Button Logic is described in the following table.

Table 2-1: Mouse Button Logic

Button Functions

LEFT All command inputs, pull-down menus, dragging actions and windows management, except for those specified for RIGHT mouse button.

Dragging an EFS is performed by “pressing and hold” the LEFT mouse button on the EFS Callsign field

Moving a window is performed by “pressing and hold” the LEFT button on its “title bar”.

Cancelling a displayed input value menu is performed by LEFT button on its “title bar”.

RIGHT Expanding and un-expanding EFS.

To cancel actions such as De-ice and Taxiway selection and so on.

“Go around” input in an Arrival Strip.

Pull Down menus: this menu is displayed upon clicking on a field associated to a pull down menu. The

selection is done by pressing, holding and dragging the pointer to the desired item. After selection,

release the button: the menu is closed. To close the pull down menu (with no changes), click on the “title

button” with the LEFT mouse button.

Pop-up menus: this menu is displayed upon clicking once on the icon. The menu display is kept after

button release, and the selection is performed by pointing and clicking. To close the pop-up menu (with

no changes), click on the “title button” with the LEFT mouse button.

Keyboard entries: keyboard is the input device in the following situations:

Entering data for Full Flight Plan Management or EFS Flight Plan for local flights.

Entering text, in the extended EFS and in the Obstruction Symbol Fields.

Entering Free Text in the EFS Notes Window what is displayed to that aim.

Entering ATA and ATD, manually.

Entering Obstruction Symbols.

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Horizontal scrolling: it is used to display and select values from a list. The values are displayed by

means of two arrows, right and left, to increase or decrease the default value. An example of this

horizontal scrolling is shown in following figure:

Figure 2-1: Example of “Horizontal scrolling”

In the EFS horizontal scrolling is used for TIME, Heading, Level and so on.

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2.2 EFS OVERVIEW

Electronic Flight Strip functionality is divided into three roles, assigned from CMD (see CMD User Manual

- Tower Sectorization). These roles are:

Clearance Delivery;

Ground;

Tower.

For Departure Strips, "Clearance Delivery" is the first window where the strip is displayed. The strip is first

displayed in the Pre-Clearance Zone (bottom area) and, when controller issues the ATC flight clearance,

the strip moves to Clearance Zone (upper area) where controller allocates the Start-up time and can also

perform some other actions. The strip remains there until controller manually transfer to next position

(usually to Ground position).

When Departure strip enters Ground position, first appears in Pre-Taxi Zone and afterwards can be

moved to Taxi Zone. There, EFS remains there until manually transferred (usually to Tower role).

The final position for departure strips is Tower role, with three areas: Taxi Zone (where strips appear after

transference from other positions), Runway Zone (where strips remains until airborne action is

performed), and Airborne Zone (strips of aircraft that have taken-off).

For Arrival Strips the order the strips move through the positions and zones is the inverted. Arrival Strips

are only used in Airborne, Runway and Taxi zones.

This is the usual way path for strips, but it is also allowed to transfer them to a different position, move to

De-Ice zones, delete them, ...

Figure 2-2: Diagram for Natural Strips Sequence in EFS positions

There are two basic types of EFS windows: working areas (displaying strips) and EFS lists (e.g.: pending,

deleted, de-ice)

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Figure 2-3: Example of EFS Working Window (Tower)

Figure 2-4: Example of EFS list (De-Ice list)

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Working windows are divided in several zones by separation lines. These zones are named by separation

line that is below them, and each one includes strips with certain characteristics. Strips are manually

moved.

Tower Working Position: divided in the following areas:

Airborne Zone: for arrival strips that are airborne and plan to land in tower aerodrome, and for departure strips that are airborne.

Runway Zone: for arrival flights still airborne that have received a "Cleared to land" clearance, and for departure strips near to take off.

Taxi Zone: for strips sent from ground position and arrival strips that have landed, and also for strips sent from Ground Working Position.

Ground Working Position: divided in the following areas:

Taxi Zone (upper): for strips sent from Tower position or from Pre-Taxi zone.

Pre-Taxi Zone (lower): for strips sent from Ground Pending list or from Taxi Zone.

Clearance Delivery Working Position:

Clearance Zone (upper): for departure flights in notified status that have received the ATC Clearance message.

Pre-Clearance Zone (lower): for departure flights in notified status that have not received ATC Clearance message.

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3. ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS DESCRIPTION

The Electronic Flight Strip comes to substitute the classic Printed Flight Strip typically used at control

centers. However, a backup Paper Flight Data printing capability is provided in case of the EFS

functionality becoming unavailable in the system.

The EFS contains information about a flight’s progress and current status. The strips are displayed on the

specific working positions to communicate the flight information to the responsible controllers. Each EFS

presents the information in pre-defined fields.

There are three types of EFS as described in the following table:

Table 3-1: Flight Strip Types

Type of Flight Strip Description Background Colour

Arrival Strip Arrival flight strips contains all flight plan data for an individual flight. Light yellow

Departure Strip Departure flight strips contains all flight plan data for an individual flight. Light blue

Local Strip Local strips contains a reduced FP, and it is locally created at the Tower System Light pink

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3.1 DEPARTURE ELECTRONIC STRIP FIELDS DESCRIPTION

All the fields defined in the Departure Flight Strip are shown in Figure 3-1. Following items included in this

section, describe all the fields.

Figure 3-1: Departure Flight Strip Fields

Table 3-2: Departure EFS – Fields

Field Description

ATIS version Displays and allows to change the current version for ATIS Meteo messages.

Runway Displays and allows to change the assigned runway.

SID/ VFR Displays and allows to change SID and VFR route. Allows to change Heading and Level.

Aircraft type/ Wake Turbulence / SPEED

Displays Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence type, and Speed. Allows to toggle between the values and to change Speed.

Times field Displays and assigns values for Clearance, Start time, Push back time, Taxi and Departure time.

Time field Displays the EOBT or CTOT value.

Clearance field Manages clearance orders for taking-off.

Callsign field Displays the following data: Callsign, Departure, RFL, Destination, Status and SSR Code.

De-Ice / Taxiway Displays and allows to assign the taxiways.

Gate Displays and allows to assign the aircraft's gate.

Highlight Highlights (changes to Yellow) Callsign field.

It is possible to display the Extended Strip, that completes the information given by the previously defined

strip with data distributed in two lines:

1. First line: the information displayed in this line is:

Clearance Time - Start-up Time - Push Back/ Taxi Time - ETD - - Go Around Time - ATA - - Transition Point -

2. Second line: Free text. It is possible to insert 45 characters of free text through the keyboard.

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Table 3-3: Departure EFS – Fields and Mouse interaction

Field Left click Left double click Right click Right double click

ATIS version Insert last used value Change current value

Runway allocation

Change assigned runway

SID/ VFR Change current SID Insert an alternative SID/ Heading/ Level

Aircraft type/ Speed

Toggles between Aircraft type/Wake turb and Speed

Times field Insert new time (value and type)

Manual time value input Back to previous time type

Time field Confirmation of received message (e.g. SAM, DLA, CHG)

Clearance field Line-up and wait Cleared for take-off/ Line-up and wait

Blank

Requested Flight Level

Change RFL

Callsign field Change strip position Open flight plan Open extended field

De-Ice / Taxiway Choose the intersection or de-icing bay

Go-back to the first choice

Gate Choose the gate

Highlight Highlight the strip

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3.1.1 ATIS Version Field

It displays the ATIS meteo messages version.

It could take values from A to Z.

A LEFT mouse button click inserts the last set value; a RIGHT mouse button click opens an horizontal

scrolling menu to assign or modify the value.

Figure 3-2: ATIS Version Horizontal Scrolling Menu

3.1.2 Runway Allocation Field

Through LB mouse click, it opens a pull down menu of possible runways (see following figure).

The selected runway determines the SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures) and Holding Points available

through other menus.

Figure 3-3: Allocation Runway Pull Down Menu

In system configuration files, each runway has its associated taxi zones (that can be defined as a normal

taxi zone or a de-ice taxi zone), and its gates.

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3.1.3 SID / VFR Field (Standard Departure Procedure Assigned)

The management of this field is described through the following points:

1. Displays the assigned Standard Departure procedure (SID), or VFR route if the EFS corresponds to a Local flight.

2. Left button mouse click opens a pull down menu containing the SIDs for the allocated runway and a VFR option (see Figure 3-5). For Local EFS, the pull down menu displays all the VFR routes available. Right button mouse click allows to insert an alternative departure instruction.

3. If the flight is VFR, a “frame” is displayed surrounding the field.

4. Right button mouse click opens a triple pop-up menu of SID, LEVEL and HEADING. A RIGHT mouse button click opens a pop-up menu to assign or modify the value. The horizontal scrolling is available for HEADING and LEVEL but it is not available for SID values. Level menu is provided with an scroll bar. The use of this menu is subjected to the Reclearance restrictions fully discussed in this manual.

Figure 3-4: SID, Level and Heading input

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Figure 3-5: SID/VFR Pull Down Menu

Figure 3-6: VFR routes for Local flight

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3.1.4 Aircraft Type / Wake Turbulence Field and Speed

The management of these fields is described through the following points:

1. If freetext is input in extended EFS, a frame is displayed in this field.

2. Speed value can be displayed by LEFT mouse button click.

Figure 3-7: Aircraft type/ Wake turb field frame

Figure 3-8: Toggle Aircraft type/ Wake turb and Speed

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3.1.5 Times Field

Times field has a double functionality:

1. When the strip is in Pre-Clearance Working Area, and a RCD Message is received from Pilot:

Times field is displayed in ORANGE colour. By LB click over the field a pop-up menu is displayed,

allowing to ACCEPT or REJECT it. When Reject option is selected a secondary menu is displayed,

allowing to select the reason for rejection. When Accept option is selected the strip remains until Pilot

accepts it, and acknowledges the purposed values.

When the RCD Message includes Freetext, it is displayed in EFS Freetext field (second line of Extended

EFS).

If Pilot does not answer after a the certain time (timeout), or answered values are not in accordance with

the purposed ones, Times field is displayed in RED colour.

If Pilot answers on time and with according values (CDA Message), the Departure Strip is automatically

moved to the Clearance Working Area and its colour returns to LIGHT BLUE.

This functionality (RCD Message) has the following restrictions:

The EFS cannot be previously managed (moved through working areas, etc.);

An RCD Message cannot be sent in a time after the reception of another RCD Message.

Figure 3-9: RCD Message Management at EFS

2. When a RCD Message is not received from Pilot, it allows the input of time values. The values

changed from this field are:

Clearance time (field background in WHITE colour);

Start-up time (field background in LIGHT GREEN colour);

Push back/ Taxi time (field background in GREEN colour);

Departure time (field background in LIGHT BLUE colour).

The toggle and input of these values is performed by mouse interaction:

LEFT click: New type time, and toggle to next time value (changing field background colour).

RIGHT click: Manual menu to update time, and toggle to next time value (changing field background

colour).

Double RIGHT click: Go back previous time type (changing field background colour).

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Figure 3-10: Times field

3.1.6 Time Field

This field displays the EOBT or CTOT time.

When CTOT value is received, Time field displays it, changing its background colour to YELLOW. It can

be acknowledged by LB click, and its background colour changes, following the rules:

10 min ≥ CTOT: RED background colour;

10 min < CTOT ≤ 5 min: ORANGE background colour;

CTOT < 5 min: GREY background colour.

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Figure 3-11: Colours in Time Field

Figure 3-12: CTOT in FP Template

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3.1.7 Clearance Field

It is used to manage clearances and orders related to aircraft about to take off. This management is

carried out using the symbols listed:

1. A double LEFT mouse button click adds a “cleared for take off” indication inserting a BLUE up arrow in the field.

2. A LEFT mouse button click changes the BLUE arrow to a “line-up and hold” symbol: a BLUE “ = “. This symbol is also displayed for other reasons detailed in the chapter dedicated to the EFS operations.

3. If a runway is closed, and RUNWAY CLOSED icon is selected, then a RED “X” symbol is displayed in this field and the Runway line also turns to RED. When the RED “X” is removed, only previously presented symbols are displayed again.

The following figure shows all possible symbols. These symbols are displayed under different

circumstances and following certain rules fully described in Chapter 4.

Figure 3-13: All possible displays at Clearance field

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3.1.8 Callsign Field

This field displays the Callsign of the referred flight.

This field can be highlighted by LB or RB click in the Highlight field.

This field also displays the following values:

Departure Aerodrome at the upper left corner;

RFL

Destination Aerodrome at the upper right corner;

Status of the referred flight (STS, defined in flight plan field 18) distinguished with a remarked background colour, displayed at the lower left corner;

SSR Code at the lower right corner;

To drag the strip, press and hold LB inside callsign field. To switch extended part of the strip, click RB

inside callsign field.

A double LB click opens the FP.

When the SSR Code changes, it is automatically remarked by a different SSR Code background colour,

that is accepted by clicking in it.

RFL allows to manual change its value by RB click on it.

Status data allows up to 10 characters. If several status are included in Field 18, a "+" symbol is included.

Status is highlighted in ORANGE background colour.

Figure 3-14: Callsign Field

Figure 3-15: Extended strip

Figure 3-16: RFL Input

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3.1.9 Taxiway Field

A LEFT mouse button click opens a menu with the Taxiways appropriate to the runway assigned to the

EFS, with the possibility to enter a Free Text input. It is possible to remove or change subsequently the

taxiway markings in this field, if necessary.

Taxi zones can be defined as a normal taxi zone or a de-ice taxi zone.

The De-Ice taxi zones are marked with a * symbol. If a De-Ice point is selected, Taxiway field is displayed

in BLUE background colour.

Figure 3-17: Taxi-To Pull Down Menu

Figure 3-18: Taxi-To Free Text input

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3.1.10 Gate Field

This field displays the aircraft’s gate or stand only if it has allocated a Gate. A RIGHT mouse button click

opens a pop-up menu to select the gate; or “free” option to insert manually the gate value.

Figure 3-19: Gate Horizontal Scrollbar Menu

Figure 3-20: Gate Free Text Menu

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3.1.11 Highlight Field

"Highlight" feature allows to distinguish selected strips by changing background colour of their callsign

field.

The system allows to highlight the strips in two different colours:

BLUE colour: LB click in Highlight field;

YELLOW colour: RB click in Highlight field.

Figure 3-21: Highlighted EFS

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3.2 ARRIVAL EFS DESCRIPTION

All the fields defined in the Arrival Flight Strip are listed below. Some of them provide a pull down menu of

pre-defined options upon LEFT button clicking. Following items included in this section, describe the

fields.

Figure 3-22: Arrival Flight Strip Fields

Table 3-4: Arrival Flight Strip – Fields

Field Description


Runway allocation Displays and allows to change the assigned runway.

STAR/ VFR Displays and allows to change STAR/ VFR. Allows to change Heading and Level.

Aircraft type/ Wake Turbulence / Speed

Displays Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence type, and Speed. Allows to toggle between the values and to change Speed.

Go around Time Displays and assigns values for Go Around time.

ETA/ ATA Displays the ETA or ATA value.

Clearance field Displays and allows to change issued clearance.


Taxiway Displays and allows to assign the taxiways.



It is possible to display the Extended Strip, that completes the information given by the previously defined

strip with data distributed in two lines:

First line: the information displayed in this lines is:

Clearance Time - Start-up Time - Push Back/ Taxi Time - ETD - - Go Around Time - ATA - - Transition Point -

Second line: Free text. It is possible to insert 45 characters of free text through the keyboard.

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Table 3-5: Arrival EFS – Mouse interaction


ATIS version Insert current value Change current value

Runway allocation

Change assigned runway Change approach type

STAR Insert an alternative go-around instruction



ETA/ Landing time

Insert system time Insert time with the entry box

Clearance Continue approach Cleared to land / Continue approach

Go-around



Change RFL

Taxiway Choose the taxiway to vacate

Assign default Taxiway


Highlight Highlight the strip Highlight the strip with alternate colour

3.2.1 ATIS Version Field

It displays the ATIS meteo messages version.

It could take values from A to Z.

A LEFT mouse button click inserts the last set value; a RIGHT mouse button click opens an horizontal

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3.2.2 Runway Allocation/ Approach Field

The objective of this field is described through the following points:

1. It opens a pull down menu of possible runways, during Local EFS creation.

2. It displays the assigned landing runway, which can be changed via pull down menu. A change of landing runway will not modify the assigned STAR.

Standard runways have the same colour in the runway field as the background colour on the strip.

The indication of a non-standard runway appears independently of the default runways set through the

EFS menu or standard runways used in adaptation.

RB click in this field displays the Approach pop-down menu. Selected option is identified in the field as

follows:

DEFAULT and ILS/ DME: no special mark in the field;

VOR/ DME: VD after the runway;

LOCALIZER: L after the runway;

VISUAL: V before the runway.

Figure 3-23: Approach Flight Strip Fields

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3.2.3 STAR Field (Standard Arrival Procedure Assigned)

The objective of this field is described through the following points:

1. It displays the assigned Standard Arrival procedure or the VFR route in case of Local EFS.

2. If the flight is VFR, a “frame” is displayed surrounding the field.

3. If an approach is turned to GO AROUND, the Heading and Level menus are available from this field to input both data. This menu is shown in below figure. Missed Approaches are fully discussed in this manual.

Figure 3-24: Heading and level input

3.2.4 Aircraft Type/Wake Turbulence Field and Speed

A strip can be toggled by LEFT clicks between Aircraft Type/ Wake Turbulence and Speed.

3.2.5 Go Around Time Field

It is displayed with an ORANGE background.

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3.2.6 ETA / Landing Time Field

The purpose of this field is described through the following points:

1. It displays the Estimated Time of Arrival.

2. The system automatically inserts the ATA (Actual Time of Arrival) when the aircraft lands.

3. An actual landing time can be inserted manually by means of a pop-up menu (see following figure).

Figure 3-25: Time Pop-up menu

4. ETA and ATA time are displayed in adaptable colour characters (black by default). Distinction

between ETA and ATA is done by means of adaptable background colours. Default values of the

colours are described in the following table.

Table 3-6: ETA Colours

ETA ATA

Active EFS (white) Same as strip background ”ATA” colour (green)

Local EFS Same as Local EFS background ”ATA” colour (green)

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3.2.7 Clearance Field

The purpose of this field is described through the following points:

1. A GREEN down arrow is displayed in this field by double-clicking on the LEFT mouse button when the aircraft is “cleared to land”.

2. “Go around” instruction: a RIGHT mouse button double-click on this field inserts a BLUE “GA”, indicating MISSED APPROACH.

3. The BLUE “GA” can be turned to a GREEN down arrow (“cleared to land”) by LEFT button double-clicking on it.

4. “Continue approach” instruction: a LEFT mouse button click on this field inserts a GREEN “CA”.

5. If a runway is closed and the RUNWAY CLOSED icon is selected, then a RED “X” symbol is displayed in this field and the Runway line also turns to Red. When the RED “X” is removed, only the previously presented symbols are displayed again.

All symbols are shown in the following figure. These symbols are displayed under different circumstances

and following certain rules fully described in this manual.

Figure 3-26: Symbols Displayed in Clearance Field of an Arrival EFS

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3.2.8 Callsign Field

This field displays the Callsign of the referred flight.

This field can be highlighted by LB or RB click in the Highlight field.

This field also displays the following values:

Departure Aerodrome at the upper left corner;

Destination Aerodrome at the upper right corner;

Status of the referred flight (STS, defined in flight plan field 18) distinguished with a remarked background colour, displayed at the lower left corner;

SSR Code at the lower right corner;

It is used to drag an EFS by placing the LB click on it and to display the Extended strip by RB click on it.

A double LEFT mouse button click opens the FP.

When the SSR Code changes, it is automatically remarked by a different SSR Code background colour,

that is accepted by clicking in it.

Figure 3-27: Extended strip

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3.2.9 Taxiway Field

A LEFT mouse button click opens a menu with taxiways appropriate to the selected runway. De-Ice

points are remarked with * symbol. If a De-Ice point is selected, Taxiway field is displayed on BLUE

background colour.

A Default value for taxiway, previously set, can also be selected. In addition, to change the holding point,

click with the LEFT mouse button on the field to display the pull down menu and select the new value, or

RIGHT mouse button on the field to display a Free Text input field.

Figure 3-28: Taxiway Menu

Figure 3-29: Taxiway Free Text Input

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3.2.10 Gate

This field displays the aircraft’s gate or stand only if it has allocated a Gate. A LEFT mouse button click

opens a pop-up menu to select the gate; or “free” option to insert manually the gate value.

Figure 3-30: Gate Menu

Figure 3-31: Gate Free Text Input

3.2.11 Highlight Field

"Highlight" feature allows to distinguish selected strips by changing background color of their callsign

field.

The system allows to highlight the strips in two different colours:

BLUE colour: LB click in Highlight field;

YELLOW colour: RB click in Highlight field.

Figure 3-32: Highlight Field

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3.3 LOCAL EFS

Local EFS (also called local flight plan) is a reduced FP created at the Tower System. Usually, it is a

departure VFR FP, which normally does not exceed the tower jurisdiction, for instruction, testing or

general purposes. Sometimes, the control of a Local Flight may be performed by ATCC.

Figure 3-33: Local EFS Template

During the Local EFS creation process not every field can be modified.

The Local EFS includes the following fields:

Table 3-7: Local EFS – Fields

Field Description


Runway Displays and allows to change the assigned runway.

Aircraft type/ Wake Turbulence and Speed

Displays Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence type, and Speed. Allows to change Speed.

Time field Displays the EOBT or CTOT value.


Taxi-To Displays and allows to assign the taxiways.

SID Displays and allows to change SID procedures, as well as VFR route for visual flights.

Times Displays and assigns values for Clearance time, Start-up time, Push-back/ Taxi time and Departure time.

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Table 3-8: Local EFS – Mouse interaction


ATIS version Insert current value Change current value

Runway allocation

Change assigned runway Change approach type

STAR Insert an alternative go-around instruction



ETA/ Landing time

Insert system time Insert time with the entry box

Clearance Continue approach Cleared to land / Continue approach

Go-around



Change RFL

Taxiway Choose the taxiway to vacate

Assign default Taxiway


Highlight Highlight the strip Highlight the strip with alternate colour

Departure and Destination Aerodromes can be changed during the creation of Local EFS, but when they

have been created, strips only allow to change Destination Aerodrome.

3.4 OBSTRUCTION SYMBOL FIELD DESCRIPTIONS

The EFS system supports the Obstruction Symbols displayed on the EFS Windows. The Obstruction

Symbols indicate to the controller of any obstruction that may prevent normal operation between two

points of the aerodrome.

An Obstruction Symbol looks like a standard EFS but it only displays three fields: “FROM”, “SYMBOL

TYPE”, “TO” and “HIGHLIGHT” (see next figure as an example of the fields).

The Obstruction represents typically fire trucks, tow trucks, etc.

Figure 3-34: Obstruction Symbol Fields

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The Obstruction Symbol may be transferred between the Tower controllers in the same manner as the

flight strips.

Table 3-9: Obstruction Symbols Fields Description

Obst. Place (FROM) Starting point of the obstruction. A pull-down menu with pre-defined entries is supported. Keyboard input is also supported (see Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36).

Obstacle (SYMBOL TYPE) Callsign of the obstruction. A pull-down menu with pre-defined entries is supported. Keyboard input is also supported (see Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36).

Obst. Place (TO) Destination where the obstruction is going. A pull-down menu with pre-defined entries is supported. Keyboard input is also supported (see Figure 3-35 and Figure 3-36).

HIGHLIGHT Once the Obstruction Symbol has been created, by clicking on this field, the Symbol Type field is highlighted.

Figure 3-35: Obstruction Symbol Pull Down Menus

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Figure 3-36: Obstruction Symbols Free Text Option

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Figure 3-37: Obstruction Symbols Example

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4. EFS SCREEN AND WINDOWS DESCRIPTION

4.1 EFS WINDOWS DESCRIPTION

The EFS Windows provide an environment for the EFS creation, cancellation, handling, and other

functions typical in a Tower Control. There are three different types of windows displaying Electronic

Flight Strips: Clearance Delivery Strips Window, Ground Strips Window and Tower Strips Window.

The EFS Windows are opened from the EFS button displayed on the FDD.

Each EFS Window can be divided into several working zones, separated by separation lines.

Each EFS Windows displays a horizontal icon row (up, right under the “title bar”), which contains the

Command Icons. The performance associated to each icon is fully described in further items of this

section.

Electronic Flight Strip roles can be adjusted in Tower Sectorization option in CMD position, allowing to

group the roles (Clearance Delivery, Ground and Tower) in one or more positions (see CMD User Manual

for details). When several roles are displayed in the same position, it is clearly indicated in position title

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Figure 4-1: EFS Window Appearance and Elements (several working zones layout)

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Figure 4-2: Combined Position (Ground and Tower)

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4.1.1 General Working Rules for EFS Windows

Each operation and control procedure working with the EFS Windows is subject to the following points:

4.1.1.1 Moving EFS

An EFS is displayed in a working zone either manually (manual EFS generation ) or automatically (moved

by the system from an EFS list).

When generated, an EFS is placed at the top of the working zone, above the separation lines. The new

EFS is placed on top of the already existing EFS. Exception is made: when clearing an EFS for takeoff

while another already exists with “Line up and Hold” status. The new EFS is placed below the existing

one in “Line up and Hold”.

4.1.1.2 Dragging EFS

Dragging Strips is possible by left button pressing and hold, with the mouse’s pointer on the Callsign field

of the EFS.

A dragging action creates an “elastic vector” following the cursor movement while button is pressed.

An EFS may be dragged back over separation line. The displayed symbols and FP information are

updated according to the new EFS location.

Figure 4-3: Elastic Vector Generated with Dragging Action

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4.1.1.3 Movement of Separation Lines

It is possible for the operator to move the separation lines inside the corresponding EFS Window, to

increase or decrease a working zone according to traffic demands. This is performed by clicking on the

diamond symbol displayed on the left side of the separation line and dragging the line until the desired

position. While performing this action, the diamond-symbol colour changes to RED.

The diamond symbol displayed on the left end of the separation as shown in Figure 4-3 is used for this

purpose. When there are more flight strips to be displayed in a working zone than can be displayed, the

top/ bottom half of the symbol on the separation line turns RED. The RED colour indicates that the

working zone above or below the line, respectively, is overflow.

4.1.1.4 Management of Additional Windows

Additional Windows are included in each position. They can be opened and closed from icons situated in

the bottom right hand corner of each position. Additional windows include:

CLD: Clearance pending window;

ARR: Tower pending window;

GND: Ground pending window;

BIN: Deleted strips window;

TMP: Delivery Temporary window;

DE-ICE: De-ice strips window.

4.1.1.5 Flight Plan Terminated

When the flight plan for an EFS is terminated, the EFS remains displayed in its current position, remarked

with the Callsign field in RED colour.

When the EFS is in a Pending/ Bin/ De-Ice/ Temp List, or it is in Pre-Clearance Working Area, it is

automatically removed when the Flight Plan becomes terminated. For EFS in other working areas, the

EFS remains displayed, but not allowing to perform any action/ selection/ change on it, only to move the

strip in the current working area (change position)

4.1.1.6 Enlargement of Windows

It is possible to enlarge (double) a window upon operator clicking on the arrowhead symbol displayed on

the right end of the separation lines. An enlarged EFS Window.

The icon column and row location mentioned above cannot be modified. The icon column stays in the

centreline of the doubled window.

The first working zone occupies the left half of the new window and the second one the right half.

The separation line, where the enlargement action was performed, is located at the top of the right part.

Upon enlargement, the necessary space of the screen is covered.

The System Control Window may be dragged aside if desired.

The return of a window to normal size is achieved by clicking on the same specific symbol used for

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Figure 4-4: Enlarged EFS Window (double)

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4.1.2 EFS Clearance Delivery Window Description

This window includes two areas, separated by the “Clearance received” separation line.

Lower area (Pre-Clearance Zone) includes the Clearance Delivery strips in notified status that have

received the ATC clearance message, but are still on the DEL frequency.

Upper area (Clearance Zone) includes the Clearance Delivery strips in notified status that have not

received the ATC clearance message yet.

Figure 4-5: Clearance Delivery Position

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4.1.3 EFS Ground Window Description

This window is divided in two areas by the “Runway” and “Taxi” separation lines.

Pre-Taxi Zone is the area defined below the “Taxi” separation line. It contains the strips added from the

pending list.

Taxi Zone is the area defined above the “Taxi” separation line. It contains the strips sent from the tower

position.

Figure 4-6: Ground Position

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4.1.4 EFS Tower Window Description

This window is divided in three areas by the “Taxi line”, “Runway line” and “Airborne line” separation lines.

Arrivals will appear first in the top area of the list and drop as their status changes.

Departures will first appear in Taxi Zone (the bottom area of the list, above the "Taxi line").

Runway Zone is the area defined between the “Runway line” and the “Taxi line” separation lines. It

contains the strips sent from the ground position.

Airborne Zone is the upper area (below the “Airborne line” separation line) It contains strips that are still

airborne (approaching aircraft and that which received a “clear to land” clearance).

Figure 4-7: Tower Position

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4.1.5 Screens Layout and Roles Assignment

The Default Windows layout set up in an ICW depends on the role(s) assigned to that position. The

differences between layouts are the working zones available for each controller. The available zones are

limited by separation lines.

Figure 4-8: Clearance Delivery controller default layout

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Figure 4-9: Tower Sector (TWR) controller default layout

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Figure 4-10: Ground Sector (GND) controller default layout

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4.2 LIST WINDOWS

This section describes all windows displaying lists that manage Flight Plans for present or future

processing. The information included in these lists is updated from the FDP and modified according to

controllers operations during control session. In a normal working screen layout, a List Window can be

located between EFS Windows, since List Windows need a smaller space of the screen.

EFS Lists Windows are opened or closed from MENU icon displayed in FDD main menu.

4.2.1 Clearance Pending List Window

Includes the flights that will be under control in ground list. It includes every strip which flight plan has an

SSR code assigned, in pending status, and appears a predefined time before its EOBT. As it becomes

the notified status, it will be moved to EFS clearance window.

Double click in the C/S field displays its flight plan.

A strip can be moved from pending to Clearance list by Notifying it. To Notify one strip, double click in it,

in pending window, and perform a notify action: select Notify bi-state icon and click in OK button.

Figure 4-11: Clearance Pending List Window

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4.2.2 Ground Pending List Window

Includes the flights that will be under control in ground list. It includes every strip sent from the Clearance

list window.

This list includes the essential data in the strips:

Callsign;

Aircraft Type / Wake turbulence;

DEP;

TIME;

STAND;

ACT.


An strip can be moved from pending list to GND list by LB click in the box in ACT field.

Figure 4-12: Ground Pending List Window

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4.2.3 Tower Pending List Window

Includes the flights that will be under control in tower list. It includes every strip sent both from the

Clearance list window and the Ground list window.

This list can include both arrival and departure strips.

This list includes the essential data in the strips:

Callsign;

Aircraft Type / Wake turbulence;

STAR;

ETA;

ACT.


An strip can be moved from pending list to TWR list by LB click in the box in ACT field.

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4.2.4 De-Icing List

Includes the flights in De-Ice status. Flights become in De-Ice status by controller manual action, and will

exit the list when aircraft has de-iced and requests further taxi, being moved above the TAXI line.

De-Icing list includes only departure flights.

This list includes the following fields:

Callsign;

A/C Type;

DEP: departure instruction (SID/ VFR);

Time: EOBT or CTOT of the flight;

Entry: time of entry to de-icing apron;

Apron: apron number where the aircraft is being de-iced.

ACT: restores the strip from De-Ice list to Taxi zone.

Figure 4-14: De- Icing List


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4.2.5 Delivery Temporary List

In the event the Pre-Clearance Working Zone include more strips than controller can display, a temporary

list is provided.

The system allows to move manually strips to this list, where they will remain stored until controller

perform one of the following actions:

Transfer to Ground (LB click in GND strip field): the strip is transferred to Ground Pending List.

Activate (LB click in ACT strip field): the strip is returned to pre-clearance working zone, entering by its bottom.

Figure 4-15: Delivery Temporary List

This list includes the following fields:

GND: restores the strip to Ground Pending List;

C/S: Callsign;

TYPE/ W: Aircraft Type/ Wake Turbulence;

DEP: departure aerodrome;

Time: EOBT or CTOT of the flight;

Entry: time of entry to deliverty temporary list;

Stand;

Taxi: apron number where the aircraft is being taxiing;

ACT: restores the strip to Pre-Clearance zone.

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4.2.6 BIN List

Includes the deleted strip. Every deleted strips, from any position, is moved to trash bin list.

This list allows to return strips to their original positions.

Strips included in trash bin list are automatically deleted when the flight plan is removed from the system.

They can also be manually deleted:

One by one: clicking in DEL strip field in Bin List;

All strips in Bin List: clicking in CLEAR button in Bin List.

Trash bin list includes the following fields:

ACT: restores the strip from Bin list to previous position.

Callsign;

A/C Type/ Wake turbulence;

ATD: actual time of departure for departure flights (“Times” field value);

ATA: actual time of arrival for arrival flights (“ETA/Landing time” field value);

DEP: departure instruction (“SID/VFR” field value);

DEL: permanent strip deletion.

Figure 4-16: Bin List


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5. EFS OPERATION

In previous chapter, each element of the EFS Software (Windows, Strips, Obstruction Symbols, Menus,

etc.,) has been described in order to provide a complete knowledge of the work environment supported

by the system. Now, this chapter contains a “step by step” description of the EFS operational procedures

carrying out functions of ordinary tower control. These descriptions mention elements and objects that

have been previously presented in this manual.

The included issues describing the operations for: Flight Plans, Electronic Flight Strips and Obstructions

Symbols Management, different control phases according to the operator’s role, EFS transference,

Warnings presentations, and Coordination Window usage.

5.1 ELECTRONIC FLIGHT STRIPS MANAGEMENT

Electronic Flight Strips appearance and fields were introduced in this manual. Besides this, in former

sections were mentioned some operations not detailed yet and involving Flight Strips: Local Flight Strip

and Strips Extension. Those operations are now described in present section.

5.1.1 Create, Modify and Cancel an Electronic Flight Strip for a Local Flight

The controller can create a Local Strip from EFS Windows by clicking on the “Local EFS” icon located on

the upper icons row, as shown in next figure:

Figure 5-1: Local EFS icon

The template has a format similar to an empty extended EFS but the Local EFS displays, by default,

some fields (runway, time and departure/destination) and includes a couple of new icons:

Insert: Inserts the new Local EFS;

Cancel: Cancels the operation

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Table 5-1: Local EFS - Fields Interactivity

FIELD INTERACTIVITY

ATIS VERSION When clicking on this field, a horizontal scrollbar menu is displayed with selectable values for

ATIS meteorological data version.

CALLSIGN When clicking on this field, a pull down menu of pre-defined Callsigns is displayed.

When choosing a pre-defined Callsign, the associated AC Type and Wake Turbulence are

automatically inserted in those fields.

It is also possible to enter Callsign using the keyboard. By selecting “-free-“ from the pull down

menu, a window with three fields (Callsign, Aircraft Type and Wake Turbulence) is displayed to

enter the values from the keyboard.

The Runway, SID and Gate values on this field can be also modified by clicking with the LEFT

mouse button on it.

AIRCRAFT TYPE / WAKE TURBULENCE If not defined yet by associated data to a pre-defined Callsign, it is also possible to enter them

through the keyboard (see Callsign field above).

If a free text enter is carried out in the extended Local EFS, a “frame” is displayed surrounding

the field.

DEICE/TAXIWAY Clicking with the LEFT mouse button, a pull down menu is displayed to allow the controller to

enter or remove the de-ice mark and the holding points valid for the selected runway. This

action can be performed only when the Local EFS has been created.

DEPARTURE/DESTINATION It is possible to fill the Destination Aerodrome field for Departure flights, and the Departure

Aerodrome for Arrival flights using the keyboard but only while the Local EFS is being created.

It is performed by clicking on the field with the RIGHT mouse button, displaying a window to

enter the value.

SID / STAR For Local EFS, the SID field contains an identifier of a local VFR route.

Clicking with the LEFT mouse button opens a pull down menu of VFR routes.

As all local flights are VFR, a “frame” is displayed surrounding the field.

RUNWAY It opens a pull down menu of possible runways.

By default, the runway field is the default take off runway.

TIME Possible displays of this field:

Estimated Off-Block Time (EOBT).

After changing the time, the colour also changes. This is not applicable when the Local EFS is

being created.

By default, the time is set to the current time of the ICW.

FREE TEXT It is possible to enter Free Text information in the extended EFS.

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SSR Code Upon Local EFS creation, the FDP assigns a local SSR code to that flight. It is displayed on the

extended EFS when inserted.

By pressing on the “INSERT” icon, the data entered by the operator are sent for validation. Completed

the validation, an Extended EFS is created on the EFS Clearance Delivery Window.

The Local EFS are distinguishable from the normal Full FP EFSs through colour attributes, since they are

displayed in light LIGHT PINK.

Figure 5-2: Callsign field in Local EFS Template

Figure 5-3: VFR ROUTES field in Local EFS Template

Figure 5-4: Runway field in Local EFS Template

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Figure 5-5: Gate field in Local EFS Template

5.1.1.1 Modifications of Local EFSs

Once a local FP (Local EFS) is created, it can be modified by changing the fields of the Local EFS, but

not using the FP Operations window. Some of the fields of the Local EFS are changed using a method

different from that of a full FP, and some are the same.

The interaction with Local Strip fields is previously defined in this user manual in Strips definition.

A menu is displayed from Aircraft Type/ Wake turbulence field to modify Callsign, Aircraft type and Wake

turbulence values.

Local Strips can also be cancelled by dragging the local EFS to the BIN icon defined in the EFS

Windows.

Figure 5-6: Edition of ACID, Type and Wake turb. of Local EFS

5.1.2 Extended Strips

The EFS expansion is performed according to these rules:

1. An extended strip is opened by RB click on the Callsign field of the normal.

2. New displayed space of the EFS is composed of two lines with the following information:

First Line: Clearance Time - Start-up time – Push back/ Taxi time – ETD - - Go around time – ATA - - Transition point

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Second Line: Free text

3. If a second line is used for free text, a RED frame is displayed surrounding the AIRCRAFT TYPE field. This frame is removed when Free Text is deleted.

4. Closing the extended area of the EFS can be done by RB clicking again on the Callsign field.

Figure 5-7: Extended EFS Departure Strip

Figure 5-8: Extended EFS Arrival Strip

5.2 EFS CANCELLATION

The EFS Windows provide a button [BIN] that includes the EFS in Bin List. Bin List provides permanent

cancellation of the strip.

This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [BIN] button.

Figure 5-9: Cancellation button.

5.3 MOVE AN EFS TO DE-ICE

The EFS Windows provide the [D-I] button, that allows to move an EFS to De-Ice list.

This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [D-I] button.

Figure 5-10: De-Ice button.

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5.4 MOVE AN EFS TO CLEARANCE DELIVERY

The EFS Windows provide the [DEL] button, that allows to move an EFS from Ground or Tower to

Clearance position.

This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [DEL]

button.

Figure 5-11: DEL button.

5.5 MOVE AN EFS TO TOWER

The EFS Windows provide the [TWR] button, that allows to move an EFS to Tower Position. This button

is available in Ground and Delivery positions.

When Ground and Tower roles are displayed together in the same position, moving a strip to TWR from

Delivery position will send the strip to Ground Pending list. When the roles are displayed separately,

moving a strip to TWR from Delivery position will send the strip to Tower Taxi zone.

This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [TWR]

button.

Figure 5-12: TWR button.

5.6 MOVE AN EFS TO PENDING

The EFS Windows provide the [PDG] button, that allows to move an EFS to Pending list. This button is

available in Ground and Tower positions.

This action is performed by dragging the strip (clicking in Callsign field) and dropping it in the [PDG]

button.

Figure 5-13: PDG button.

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5.7 QUICK HANDOVER

The Quick Handover procedure does not require coordination between the giving and receiving controller.

In this case, no action is required nor allowed by the receiving controller to accept or reject the handover.

The Obstruction Symbols can be transferred between the controllers in the same manner.

For this procedure, the giving controller has to drag the EFS to the icon associated with the desired

receiving controller. No acceptance from receiving controller needs to be given. The handed over EFS is

deleted from the giving controller screen, and displayed at the receiving controller.

When EFS roles (GND, DEL, TWR) are combined, from DELIVERY position, Quick Handover cannot be

performed directly to TOWER position. When the EFS is moved to TWR Icon, it is automatically moved to

Ground Pending Window.

Figure 5-14: Quick Handover

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5.8 OBSTRUCTION SYMBOLS INSERTION

Obstruction Symbols, fields and purpose were previously described in this manual. Shown below are the

creation steps, the operative rules and the effects of an Obstruction Symbols insertion.

To create an Obstruction Symbol, press the Obstruction Symbol icon (Obst. Symb.), located at the top of

the EFS Windows to start creation.

Figure 5-15: Obstruction Symbols Insertion

The Obstacle creation template is displayed with three blank fields: Obst.Place (from), Obstacle and

Obst.Place (To). Select an entry for each field.

The information within these fields is:

Table 5-2: Obstruction Symbol Fields

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Obst. Place Starting point of the obstruction. Pull down pre-defined entries.

Obstacle Callsign of the obstruction. Pull down pre-defined entries.

Obst. Place Point to where the obstruction is moving. Pull down pre-defined entries.

NOTE: Free Text input is also supported for each field.

Click on INSERT icon to insert this Obstruction Symbol, or on CANCEL icon to reject this Obstruction

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5.8.1 Obstruction Symbols rules

1. Upon creation, the Obstruction Symbol is included in the working zone of the EFS Window.

2. Obstruction Symbols have the same capabilities as a standard EFS except take off and landing.

3. An Obstruction Symbol is not included in any EFS lists.

4. The Obstruction Symbols can be transferred between Tower controllers as any other EFS.

5. It is possible to modify an Obstruction Symbol if the actual obstruction changes. The new locations can be entered through the mentioned pull down menus, directly by clicking on the FROM and TO fields of the displayed Obstruction Symbol.

6. An Obstruction Symbol can be cancelled simply by dragging it to the BIN icon existing on the EFS Windows.

7. Just after the start up and reconfiguration of the EFS system, each non-cancelled Obstruction Symbol created in former session is displayed and taken again into account.

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5.9 RUNWAY MANAGEMENT

5.9.1 Runway closing and reopening

Click on the affected Runway icon (located at the top of the EFS Windows). It changes from open status

(green colourer) to closed, and the icon turns to RED. The same colour change is carried out in the

associated runway lines.

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The runway status change, closing and reopening, are subjected to these rules:

1. The icons and lines colour changes are carried out at the ICW controlling the corresponding runway.

2. Each departure EFS allocated for taking off on the closed runway is displayed with a large RED “X” in the Clearance Field. The RED X is displayed and combined with other symbols previously presented.

3. Each arrival EFS allocated to that runway also has the RED “X” in the Clearance Field.

4. It is possible to move departure EFS across the RUNWAY LINE although the runway is closed. In this case, the RED X is not deleted from the Clearance Field until the runway is opened again.

5. It is possible to open or close a runway from any ICW.

6. A second click on the Runway Icon opens the runway again. The icon and runway lines turn GREEN again, and the RED “X” symbol is deleted from each EFS, reappearing any symbol existing right before runway closing.

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5.10 DEPARTURE FLIGHT CONTROL PROCEDURES

5.10.1 Clearance Delivery Procedure

This is the basic operation assigned to the CLD position.

The Clearance Delivery operation follows these steps:

1. The Flight Plan data are displayed at the CLD Pending List a certain VSP time before EOBT or CTOT, if the EOBT/CTOT exist.

2. At designated time before EOBT/CTOT, or after manual notification action, strip is placed in CLD position, below Clearance line. When controller issues the clearance, the strip should be dragged above Clearance line in CLD position.

Then the strip can be passed to GND controller. GND position is designated to support ground

manoeuvres (such as push-back, taxi, de-icing). When aircraft is ready to move, GND controller

enables the strip with ACT field of GND Pending list.

5.10.1.1 Change to Taxi state

It can be done by dragging the EFS across the TAXI line, or manually clicking in TIMES field.

5.10.2 Control of Departure Aircraft in Taxi state

5.10.2.1 Flights requesting De-ice

The EFS can be marked as “De-ice” during the Taxi phase or in the previous phase. The De-ice marking

is performed by dragging the strip and dropping in [D-I] button. The strip is moved to De-Ice list.

5.10.2.2 Flights requested to take off from an intersection point

The same operation as described in the above figure. The intersection point is chosen from the pull down

menu from the Taxiway field.

Default point can be selected; as well as a manually selected point through a text field, selecting -free-

option.

NOTE: Predefined points marked with * are De-Ice points. If a De-Ice point is selected, field is remarked

with BLUE background colour.

Figure 5-17: Taxi-To procedure

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5.10.3 Modifications of an Departure EFS for an “Ad-hoc Clearance”

Controllers are allowed to propose changes in a Departure EFS relative to:

SID

Level

SID and Level

Heading and Level

Runway

Time

The above mentioned changes can be performed as described in the following items.

Changes are subject to these rules:

1. The controller is allowed to change the Level without changing the Heading but a change in Heading must be accompanied with a change in the Level. This action is functionally carried out by pull down menus.

2. A change in Heading and Level replaces the existing SID.

5.10.3.1 Changing SID

Clicking on the SID field of the Departure EFS, a pull down menu is displayed listing all the available SIDs

for allocated runway. This is shown in below figure:

Figure 5-18: SID Pull Down Menu

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5.10.3.2 Changing Level

The controller is allowed to specify a non-standard climb out through the pop-up menu available by

clicking on the SID field. This menu is shown in following figure:

Figure 5-19: SID Pop-up Menu

This menu is divided into three different submenus: SID, HEADING, and LEVEL.

To close this menu without selecting a value, click on the title bar of any of the different submenus SID,

HEADING or LEVEL.

5.10.3.3 Changing SID and Level

If a change in both values is desired, click on the SID field and choose both of them from the pop-up

menu shown in former figure.

5.10.3.4 Changing Heading and Level

It can be performed from the same pop-up menu as the former operation. The new heading is displayed

on the SID field (instead of the SID previously displayed), and the new level is displayed on the Gate field.

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5.10.3.5 Changing Runway

It can be performed by clicking on the Runway field and select a new runway from the pull down menu.

Changing the Runway causes an automatic change of the SID.

Figure 5-20: Runway Pop-up Menu

5.10.3.6 Changing Times

This change can be manually performed, to enter different time values for first fields in extended strip first

line. Each time is entered once, by LB clicking in TIMES field; after each acceptance, its background

changes. Next LB click in TIMES field will be for setting the next time value.

The Times to be set in this field, in the correct order:

Clearance Time (background in WHITE);

Start-up Time (background in LIGHT GREEN);

Push-back/ Taxi Time (background in GREEN);

Departure Time (background in LIGHT BLUE).

Figure 5-21: Times Modification

To close the Time pop-up menu without entering new time, click with the LEFT mouse button on the title

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Figure 5-22: Times Modification

5.10.4 Changing Time

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5.11 TOWER FLIGHTS CONTROL PROCEDURES

5.11.1 Pending EFS State

The EFS is displayed in the Tower pending list:

1. Flights will automatically be displayed a VSP time before the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).

2. A flight may be manually moved from Tower Pending List to Radio Contact Zone by clicking with the LEFT mouse button on the ACT field.

5.11.1.1 Cleared to Land State

The zone under the RUNWAY is named in this manual as “Clear to Land” working zone. When giving

“Clear to Land” to the aircraft, the Tower controller can move the EFS to enter the “Clear to Land” state by

dragging the EFS across RUNWAY LINE.

Any of the former commands causes the EFS to be displayed below the RUNWAY LINE and a GREEN

down arrow is displayed on the Clearance field.

5.11.2 Landing Aircraft Control

This includes all control procedures from clearance to land until the flight is terminated at gate.

During this phase, the following commands are available: Go Around, Manual ATA. General control

commands are however available for this phase: Dragging EFSs, C/S Highlighting.

5.11.2.1 Missed Approach: Go Around Command

If an arrival flight is executing a Missed Approach, this is processed by pressing the RIGHT mouse button

on the Clearance field.

See "Clearance Field" chapter.

5.11.2.2 Arrived State

When ATA is automatically displayed in the Time field based on Radar detection, the flight is changed to

Arrived state. The ATA is displayed in GREEN background colour and the previous GREEN down arrow

is cleared from the Clearance field.

It is also possible to enter the ATA manually through the pop-up menu available by clicking on the Time

field.

It is possible for the controller to indicate the exit of the arrived flight through any exit way. This action is

performed by choosing one of the available intersection points of the pull down menu associated to the

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5.11.2.3 Taxi State

When the EFS is moved downwards, across the TAXI LINE, it is entering the Taxi state.

5.11.3 Actual Time of Departure

When a departure strip is moved upwards, above the AIRBORNE LINE, it is entering Airborne state, and

its flight plan status becomes ACTIVE (ATD Action).

This action can be cancelled, moving the strip below the AIRBORNE LINE.

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A. ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS

A.1 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

ACID AirCraft IDentification

ADEP Aerodrome of DEParture

ATA Actual Time of Arrival

ATCC Air Traffic Control Center

ATD Actual Time of Departure

ATIS Airport Terminal Information Service

CFL Cleared Flight Level

CL CLearance

CMD Control & Monitoring Display

CNL CaNceL

CTOT Calculated Take-Off Time

DCT DireCT

DEST DESTination Aerodrome

DME Distance Measurement Equipment

DRF Data Recording Facility

EFS Electronic Flight Strip

EOBT Estimated Off-Block Time

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

FDPS Flight Data Processing System

FP Flight Plan

FPL Flight PLan

GND GrouND

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ICW Integrated Controller Workstation

IFR Instrument Flight Rules

ILS Instrumental Landing System

LLZ LocaLiZer

MET METeorological

MIS MISsing

NAVAID NAVigation AID

OS Obstruction Symbol

RDPS Radar Data Processing System

RFL Requested Flight Level

RWY RunWaY

SDD Situation Data Display

SID Standard Instrument Departures

SMC System Monitoring & Control

SMGCS Surface Movement Guidance and Control System

SSRC Secondary Surveillance Radar Code

STAR Standard Terminal Arrival Route

SU SUpervisor

TAF Aerodrome Forecast

TIS Traffic Information System

TMA Terminal Manouvering Area

TWR ToWeR

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

VFR Visual Flight Rules

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VOR VHF Omnidirectional Range

VSP Variable System Parameter

W Wake Turbulence

A.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Arrival Flight

Flight due to land at Tower.

Electronic Flight Strip (EFS)

Device that contains information on a flight’s progress and current status. These are displayed on the

specific working positions to communicate the flight information to the controller in charge.

Extended EFS

EFS with an extra information area displayed for insertion of additional information regarding a flight.

Full Flight Plan

Complete flight plan, normally associated to a commercial airline, with slight differences up to the actual

airplane performing service. Typically issued by an information system. So named, to distinguish it from a

Local Flight Plan.

Go Around

Command performed to indicate the event of a missed approach. Its symbol is "GA".

Handoff Procedure

Process of transferring a flight controlled from ATCC controllers to Tower controllers, when the aircraft

leaves or enters the aerodrome controlled airspace.

Handover Procedure

Process of transferring flights between controllers.

Local EFS

Flight Strip created for Local flights, normally VFR under tower jurisdiction, although ATCC could take

control of it.

Logical Screen

Set of Windows supported by the system and displayed on the two monitors installed in the Workstation.

Obstruction Symbol

Symbol inserted to indicate the event of an obstacle making impossible normal operation between two

points of the aerodrome.

Physical Screen

The physical monitor used by the system to interact with controller, where every Window is displayed.

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Pop-up Menu

Menu displayed upon clicking once on the icon. Menu display is kept after button release and selection is

performed pointing and clicking.

Pull Down Menu

Menu which display is kept while pressing mouse button (normally LEFT button). Desired option is

selected by dragging pointer to the option while pressing. Upon button release, the menu is removed.

Reconfiguration

A change in the roles assigned to each Workstation to set a different number of controllers, different

distribution...

Restriction in Departure Sequence

Minimum time to be waited between departures from a runway.

Role

Any category of controller working in the Visual Control Room and classified by the controlled aerodrome

zone. Typical roles are Tower, Ground and Clearance.

Runway Line

Line displayed on the EFS Windows, with the aim of separating the flights already using a runway from

those requesting permission to land or take off.

Screen Layout

Windows distribution and appearance when displayed on the Integrated WorkStation. It is different

according to the roles assigned to each ICW.

Symbol Type

Field defined in the obstruction symbol, in order to indicate the obstruction nature.

Taxi Line

Line displayed on the EFS Windows, with the aim of separating the flights already taxiing from those

requesting taxi permission.

Variable System Parameter

It's a certain value entered in the system in order to regulate processes such as timing for FP insertion in

Pending Lists, waiting for terminating a flight after arrival to gate, and so on.

Working Zones

EFS Windows divisions defined by the separation lines display. They are Active, Taxi and Take off zones

for departure flights; and Radio Contact, Clear to Land and Taxi zones for arrival flights.

Work Window

General designation for the EFS Windows provided by the system: EFS Windows.

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B. CONFIGURATION FILES

B.1 TFDD

"TFDD" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec path.

It includes several configuration parameters that must not be changed.

It is relevant to know about two parameters, that can be changed to enable/ disable EFS as well as to set

the airport in tower FDD position. These parameters are:

efs.enable (True/ False): enable or disable EFS in tower FDD position;

efs.airport : set airport to tower FDD position.

B.2 SECTORES

"sectores" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It includes initial tower sectorization.

First entry in file is the number that identifies the ICW position.

The fields included in this file are:

CL: position for delivery strips;

GN, GE and GW: position for ground strips;

TE and TW: position for tower strips.

Possible entries are 1, 2 or 3, that are the ICW number that identifies it among available EFS towers.

This configuration only applies until first CMD tower sectorization, and is used afterwards only if CMD

does not include Tower Sectorization option.

Example of sectores file content:

2

CL 2

GN 2

GE 2

GW 2

TE 2

TW 2

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B.3 FICH_AIRPORT_DATA

"FICH_AIRPORT_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define available runways and assign SID/ STAR procedures to the runways.

Electronic Flight Strip will only display as available the SID/ STAR procedures assigned to each runway.

This file includes a table that allows data for different aerodromes, being only used data that corresponds

with aerodrome included as own in TFDD file. The separator character can be both an space or a TAB.

The file contents a table with the following fields:

Airport (4 alphanumeric characters). The file accepts up to 40 airports.

Group number (box where runway is allocated) (possible values: 1, 2, 3). Each box accept two runways.

Runway identifier.

Runway Use (departure [D] or arrival [A]) (3 characters).

SID/ STAR Procedure (up to 7 alphanumeric characters). The file accepts up to 40 SID/ STAR entries for each runway.

Each SID and STAR must be defined in an unique line, and they must be previously defined in DBM

position (see DBM User Manual).

Example for FICH_AIRPORT DATA file content:

EPBY 1 26 A OL1ARR

EPBY 1 26 D OL1DEP

EPGD 1 11 D DEXIR1A

EPGD 1 11 D KMI1A

EPGD 1 11 A KMI1N

EPGD 1 11 A LODNI1A

EPGD 1 11 A LODNI1N

EPGD 1 11 D VAPOS1A

EPGD 1 11 A VAPOS1N

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B.4 FICH_GATEWAY_DATA

"FICH_GATEWAY_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define available gateways for EFS and local EFS.


with aerodrome included as own in TFDD file. The separator character can be both an space or a TAB.

First line for each aerodrome must be composed of key code (GATE) followed by aerodrome identifier. A

data block must be used for each gateway.

A gateway identifier can include up to 5 alphanumeric characters, and up to 45 gateways can be defined

by each airport.

Example for FICH_GATEWAY_DATA file content:

GATE EPWA

ABC DEF GHI

123 456 789

XYZ

999

AW 3

GATE EPKK

RRR AA 1

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B.5 FICH_LOCAL_DATA

"FICH_LOCAL_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define obstacles and local EFS.


with aerodrome defined as own in TFDD file.

The file will contain four data blocks, for fields relative to Callsign, VFR, obstacle symbol and obstacle

place. The separator character can be both an space or a TAB.

First line for each aerodrome must be composed of key code, followed by aerodrome identifier and the

number of registers that are included for the aerodrome. A line must be used for each register, including

the following data:

For Callsign:

o Callsign (up to 7 alphanumeric characters),

o Aircraft Type (4 alphanumeric characters),

o Wake Turbulence (1 character, that can be J, H, M, L).

For VFR: routes (up to 7 characters).

For Obstacle Symbol: obstacle identifier (up to 8 alphanumeric characters).

For Obstacle Place: obstacle place identifier (up to 8 alphanumeric characters).

Key field is C/S for Callsign, VFR for VFR, OSYMB for obstacle identifier, and OPLACE for obstacle

place.

Up to 50 data blocks can be defined for each element (C/S, VFR, OSYMB, OPLACE).

Up to 20 elements can be included in each C/S and VFR data block, and 25 elements in each OSYMB

and OPLACE data block.

Example for FICH_LOCAL_DATA file content:

C/S EPWA 4

IBE0023 DC10 H

TWA0293 B747 M

DLH8812 A343 H

LOT334 B735 M

VFR EPWA 5

T-R-W

A-R-W

B-A-R-W

G-K-N-O

Z-N-O-E

OSYMB EPWA 5

RWY11

HOLD33

TWYA0

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TWAY9

TRUCK

OPLACE EPWA 4

RWY11

RWY33

RWY15

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B.6 FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA

"FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA" file is allocated in /local/<proj_id>/pos/exec/adap path.

It is used to define the taxiways related with each runway, that are located in EFS in field TAXI TO.


with aerodrome defined as own in TFDD file.

First line for each aerodrome must be composed of key code (TWY) followed by aerodrome identifier and

the number of registers that are included for the aerodrome. A line must be used for each register, and

each register is composed of a runway identification and its related taxiways (each taxiway with 2

alphanumeric characters).

Two special codes must be included in each register:

#DEFA: previous taxiway is used as default taxiway for arrival flights.

#DEFD: previous taxiway is used as default taxiway for departure flights.

#DEFB: previous taxiway is used as default taxiway for both arrival and departure flights.

These two codes can be replaced for an unique code: #DEFB that defines previous taxiway is used as

default taxiway both for arrival and departure flights.

In each runway, up to 45 taxiways can be defined

Example for FICH_TAXIWAY_DATA file content:

TWY EPWA

15 A0 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 B8 D1 D2#DEFD D3 H1#DEFA H2 *06 J K L *10 M1

33 A0 A1 A6 D3 H1 H2#DEFD J K L *71 M1 M2 O1 O2 R1 R2 S#DEFA T U1 U2

11 C1#DEFD D3 D4 E1 E2 E3 F J K M2 M3#DEFA N T *71

29 E3#DEFD D3#DEFA *06

TWY EPGD

29 ZZ#DEF

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