Embry-Riddle’s NextGen Role Wade LesterProgram Manager
• Integrated Airport Initiative• Daytona Beach NextGen Test Bed• Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)• Work Under the OTA
– Integrate Weather into TMA and ERAM– International Flight Data Object– Unmanned Arial Vehicle Research
Overview
Consortium Leadership
Embry-Riddle’s NextGen Role Consortium Leadership
• A consortium of industry leaders to research and promote NextGen concepts
• Formed March, 2006• Catalyst for the development of what is now
the Daytona Beach NextGen Test Bed
Consortium Leadership
Integrated Airport Initiative
• IR&D• Surface Research• Member and Sponsor Supported• Roadmap Complete by February 2009
Consortium Leadership
Integrated Airport Initiative
*ERAU
*Lockheed Martin
Boeing
CSC
Ensco
* co-lead
Frequentis
Mosaic ATM
Sensis
Volpe Center
Barco
Harris
Consortium Leadership
Membership
Embry-Riddle’s NextGen Role Test Bed Management
• Initially named the Integrated Airport• DBNTB provides the platform for research and
development of NextGen concepts• DBNTB will evolve into a robust platform that will
support myriad systems and technologies
Learn more: www.nextgenair.org
DB NextGen Test Bed
Management
Daytona Beach NextGen Test Bed (DBNTB)
• Installed additional data storage capacity• Install Lockheed-Martin’s ERAM system – limited
capability – mid-October• Install CSC’s Traffic Management Advisor (TMA) –
limited capability – mid-October• Install additional power capacity – in progress• Install 10mbps Internet connectivity – in progress• AT Coach simulation software – procurement in
progressDB
NextGen Test Bed
Management
DBNTB Enhancements
Future Plans◦Possible second site◦ Future funding for DBNTB
DB NextGen Test Bed
Management
DBNTB Future Plans
NextGen Test Bed Systems Architecture
LightningProvider
Conf Monitor
MCO TDDS ESB
Ensco Weather Services ESB
National SWIM ESB
FPPP
SAA Web Page
Status Client
TMA
EFSSDSS
RVR Provider
CARTS
FltWinds
ATCoach
ENSCO WRF Model
National SWIM Application Server
National Flight Information
Service
SAA Information
Service
Lightning Data
Terminal System Track Info Service
TDDS Flight Information
Service
Conformance Alert Service
Conformance Bounds Service
Runway Visual Range Service
MCO TDDS Application ServerRVR Data
Radar Data,NEXRAD Data,
RUC Data,User Commands
Radar Data
Radar Data
Radar Data
Lightning Object
CMS
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Flight Object
SAA
ERAMFlightObject
TerminalSystemTrack
TDDSFlight Object,Conformance
Alerts,Conformance
Bounds
SurfaceFlightData
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlight
Object,TerminalSystemTrack
ConformanceAlerts,
ConformanceBounds
Flight Object Flight Object
SAA
Visualization Tool
ZJX ERAM SWIM ESB
ERAM
ZJX ERAM SWIM Application Server
ERAM Flight Information
Service
ForecastConvection
Product,Lightning,NEXRAD
Flight Object,SAA
Radar Data,ADS-B,TIS-B
Terminal System Track,Conformance Bounds,Conformance Alerts,
RVR
Status
Status Service
ENSCO Weather Application Server
ENSCO Lightning Service
Forecast Convection
Service
UDDI Registry
NEXRAD Service
Forecast Convection Data
Status Service
Status Service
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Status Service
Flight Object
Surveillance ESB
ADS-B Provider
Surveillance Application Server
Radar ServiceADS-B Service TIS-B ServiceRadar
ProviderTIS-B
Provider
TIS-B ADS-B
Status Service
Time Service
ERAU Weather Services ESB
RUC Weather
Client
RUC Weather Service
ERAU Weather Application Server
RUC Data
RUC Data
LightningProvider
Conf Monitor
MCO TDDS ESB
Ensco Weather Services ESB
National SWIM ESB
FPPP
SAA Web Page
Status Client
TMA
EFSSDSS
RVR Provider
CARTS
FltWinds
ATCoach
ENSCO WRF Model
National SWIM Application Server
National Flight Information
Service
SAA Information
Service
Lightning Data
Terminal System Track Info Service
TDDS Flight Information
Service
Conformance Alert Service
Conformance Bounds Service
Runway Visual Range Service
MCO TDDS Application ServerRVR Data
Radar Data,NEXRAD Data,
RUC Data,User Commands
Radar Data
Radar Data
Radar Data
Lightning Object
CMS
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Flight Object
SAA
ERAMFlightObject
TerminalSystemTrack
TDDSFlight Object,Conformance
Alerts,Conformance
Bounds
SurfaceFlightData
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlight
Object,TerminalSystemTrack
ConformanceAlerts,
ConformanceBounds
Flight Object Flight Object
SAA
Visualization Tool
ZJX ERAM SWIM ESB
ERAM
ZJX ERAM SWIM Application Server
ERAM Flight Information
Service
ForecastConvection
Product,Lightning,NEXRAD
Flight Object,SAA
Radar Data,ADS-B,TIS-B
Terminal System Track,Conformance Bounds,Conformance Alerts,
RVR
Status
Status Service
ENSCO Weather Application Server
ENSCO Lightning Service
Forecast Convection
Service
UDDI Registry
NEXRAD Service
Forecast Convection Data
Status Service
Status Service
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Status Service
Flight Object
Surveillance ESB
ADS-B Provider
Surveillance Application Server
Radar ServiceADS-B Service TIS-B ServiceRadar
ProviderTIS-B
Provider
TIS-B ADS-B
Status Service
Time Service
ERAU Weather Services ESB
RUC Weather
Client
RUC Weather Service
ERAU Weather Application Server
RUC Data
RUC Data
LightningProvider
Conf Monitor
MCO TDDS ESB
Ensco Weather Services ESB
National SWIM ESB
FPPP
SAA Web Page
Status Client
TMA
EFSSDSS
RVR Provider
CARTS
FltWinds
ATCoach
ENSCO WRF Model
National SWIM Application Server
National Flight Information
Service
SAA Information
Service
Lightning Data
Terminal System Track Info Service
TDDS Flight Information
Service
Conformance Alert Service
Conformance Bounds Service
Runway Visual Range Service
MCO TDDS Application ServerRVR Data
Radar Data,NEXRAD Data,
RUC Data,User Commands
Radar Data
Radar Data
Radar Data
Lightning Object
CMS
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Flight Object
SAA
ERAMFlightObject
TerminalSystemTrack
TDDSFlight Object,Conformance
Alerts,Conformance
Bounds
SurfaceFlightData
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlight
Object,TerminalSystemTrack
ConformanceAlerts,
ConformanceBounds
Flight Object Flight Object
SAA
Visualization Tool
ZJX ERAM SWIM ESB
ERAM
ZJX ERAM SWIM Application Server
ERAM Flight Information
Service
ForecastConvection
Product,Lightning,NEXRAD
Flight Object,SAA
Radar Data,ADS-B,TIS-B
Terminal System Track,Conformance Bounds,Conformance Alerts,
RVR
Status
Status Service
ENSCO Weather Application Server
ENSCO Lightning Service
Forecast Convection
Service
UDDI Registry
NEXRAD Service
Forecast Convection Data
Status Service
Status Service
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Status Service
Flight Object
Surveillance ESB
ADS-B Provider
Surveillance Application Server
Radar ServiceADS-B Service TIS-B ServiceRadar
ProviderTIS-B
Provider
TIS-B ADS-B
Status Service
Time Service
ERAU Weather Services ESB
RUC Weather
Client
RUC Weather Service
ERAU Weather Application Server
RUC Data
RUC Data
LightningProvider
Conf Monitor
MCO TDDS ESB
Ensco Weather Services ESB
National SWIM ESB
FPPP
SAA Web Page
Status Client
TMA
EFSSDSS
RVR Provider
CARTS
FltWinds
ATCoach
ENSCO WRF Model
National SWIM Application Server
National Flight Information
Service
SAA Information
Service
Lightning Data
Terminal System Track Info Service
TDDS Flight Information
Service
Conformance Alert Service
Conformance Bounds Service
Runway Visual Range Service
MCO TDDS Application ServerRVR Data
Radar Data,NEXRAD Data,
RUC Data,User Commands
Radar Data
Radar Data
Radar Data
Lightning Object
CMS
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Forecast ConvectionProduct
Flight Object
SAA
ERAMFlightObject
TerminalSystemTrack
TDDSFlight Object,Conformance
Alerts,Conformance
Bounds
SurfaceFlightData
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlightObject
TDDSFlight
Object,TerminalSystemTrack
ConformanceAlerts,
ConformanceBounds
Flight Object Flight Object
SAA
Visualization Tool
ZJX ERAM SWIM ESB
ERAM
ZJX ERAM SWIM Application Server
ERAM Flight Information
Service
ForecastConvection
Product,Lightning,NEXRAD
Flight Object,SAA
Radar Data,ADS-B,TIS-B
Terminal System Track,Conformance Bounds,Conformance Alerts,
RVR
Status
Status Service
ENSCO Weather Application Server
ENSCO Lightning Service
Forecast Convection
Service
UDDI Registry
NEXRAD Service
Forecast Convection Data
Status Service
Status Service
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Status Service
Flight Object
Surveillance ESB
ADS-B Provider
Surveillance Application Server
Radar ServiceADS-B Service TIS-B ServiceRadar
ProviderTIS-B
Provider
TIS-B ADS-B
Status Service
Time Service
ERAU Weather Services ESB
RUC Weather
Client
RUC Weather Service
ERAU Weather Application Server
RUC Data
RUC Data
Embry-Riddle’s NextGen Role Program Management
• Key Points– In effect until 2013– Embry-Riddle is the prime– Embry-Riddle provides the Program Manager– Tasks assigned to consortium members– Other agencies can use this contract vehicle
Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
NextGen Program
Management
• Work under this OTA … expands the integrated airport concept and laboratory to serve as a Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Test Bed
• ERAU and the FAA will perform operational research, evaluation and demonstration of synergy among available, emerging and planned NextGen concepts, procedures, technologies and capabilities at the NextGen Test Bed, and at other facilities or locations as required by specific tasking.
• This facility is a component of the NextGen Test Bed centered on the state of Florida.
NextGen Program
Management
The “OTA”
R&D Activities
NextGen Program
Management
Task A – Demonstrate the Integration of Convective Weather into TMA and ERAM:◦ Effort supported by: Embry-Riddle, Lockheed-
Martin, CSC, Ensco, Boeing, Volpe Center◦Project is well underway and on schedule. ◦ The formal demonstration is scheduled for
November 18, 2008. ◦A second event for Test Bed ribbon cutting and
demonstrations for VIPs and media is planned for Spring 2009. NextGen
Program Manageme
nt
OTA Activities
Task D – Flight Data Object Demonstration◦Effort supported by: Lockheed-Martin and Embry-
Riddle◦ The kickoff meeting was conducted and issues
resolved.◦ The project plan drafted and submitted to
members.◦ The formal demonstration is scheduled for early
March, 2009. Task E – UAV Research Opportunity NextGen
Program Manageme
nt
OTA Activities
NextGen Program
Management
Program Schedule
• Network-enabled integration of predictive weather into TMA and ERAM– “Reduce Weather Impact” solution set in the
NextGen Implementation Plan• Concept demonstration, not an acquisition or
implementation solution• All documents will be made available to the public.
NextGen Program
Management
Task A – Integrated Wx Into TMA and ERAM
• Benefits:– Showing how the integration of predictive weather
into decision support tools may improve operations by allowing for proactive planning.
– Using an open architecture (swim-like) to integrate predictive weather into ERAM and TMA.
– Providing RUC data to TMA from an alternative source via swim-like concepts.
NextGen Program
Management
Task A – Integrated Wx Into TMA and ERAM
Note: This diagram is not the final “as-is” diagram. It is for discussion purposes only at this time.
PGUI Operator
TGUI Operator
Pseudo Pilot
D-Pos AT Controller
R-Pos AT Controller
Na
tion
al
RU
C
Da
ta
Na
tion
al
NE
XR
AD
D
ata
Flight Plan Controller
Simulation Engine
(ATCoach)
ERAM RUC Data
ATCoach Weather Scenario
ATCoach Sim
Scenario
Flight Plans
Simulation
Simulation Generation
Tool (SGET)
Radar DataUser CommandsNEXRAD Data
RUC Data
Flight Information
Service
Flight Objects
ERAM
HADDS Interface
HADDS ZJX Adaptation
Data
HADDSFlight Information
Track Information
Route Status
General Information
Metering List Updates
Metering Data
Flight Information
Track Information
Route Status
General Information
Metering List Updates
Metering Data
TMA Processes
PGUI TGUI
TMA ZJX Adaptation
Data
TMA
CREWERAM ZJX Adaptation
Data
R-PosD-Pos
Conflict Probe
RUC Data
RUC Data
Flight Plans
PGUI Operator
TGUI Operator
Pseudo Pilot
D-Pos AT Controller
R-Pos AT Controller
Weather Data Inputs
Na
tion
al
RU
C
Da
ta
NextGen Testbed Weather Server
Na
tion
al
NE
XR
AD
D
ata
Flight Plan Controller
Simulation Engine
(ATCoach)
ERAM RUC Data
ATCoach Weather Scenario
ATCoach Sim
Scenario
Flight Plan Updates
Simulation
Simulation Generation
Tool (SGET)
Radar DataUser CommandsNEXRAD Data
RUC Data
Ensco Forecast Convection
Service
Forecast Convection
Data
Ensco Weather Services
WRF ModelForecast
Convection Data
Ensco Weather Model
Forecast Convective Wx
Flight Plan Updates
Forecast Convective Wx
ERAU RUC Weather Publisher
ServiceRUC Data
ERAU Weather Services
ftp RUC Data
RUC Weather Client
SWIM
Flight Information
Service
Flight Objects
Convective Weather
Client
ERAM
HADDS Interface
HADDS ZJX Adaptation
Data
HADDSFlight Information
Track Information
Route Status
General Information
Metering List Updates
Metering Data
Flight Information
Track Information
Route Status
General Information
Metering List Updates
Metering Data
TMA Processes
PGUI TGUI
TMA ZJX Adaptation
Data
TMA
Forecast Convective Wx
CREWS/CWX
ERAM ZJX Adaptation
Data
R-PosD-Pos
Conflict Probe
IA3
Forecast Convective Wx
ForecastConvective
Wx
Wx Conflicts
Forecast Convective Wx
Forecast Convective Wx
Flight Plan Updates
RUC Data
RUC Data
RUC Data
RUC Data
RUC Data
Forecast Convective Wx,RUC Data
Forecast Convective WxFP Updates
Embry-Riddle’s NextGen Role Wade LesterProgram Manager
600 South Clyde Morris BlvdDaytona Beach, FL [email protected]