OI/14-008
Temporary
Issued: 13/12/2013 / Subject / Validity / NOP Portal: Yes
Briefing: No
By: THA / ASM/ATFCM Network Impact Assessment Procedures for NMOC / From: 01/01/2014
To: UFN
Applicability / AD / X / FCM / X / NMC / X / FPL / X / RPL / X
1.Introduction
NM release 17 provides enhancements to the NM tools supporting NMOC for D-1 network impact assessment of airspace allocation. These include:
-Improved data handling of operational AUP data in Predict/SIMEX tools.
-Improved simulation of CDR and RAD constraints in Predict/SIMEX tools.
-Improved Predict MAP tool identification of CDR route usageand visualisation of network impacts.
-Improved Predict and SIMEX reroute tool: enhanced with more historic City pair routes.
-ImprovedPREDICT/SIMEX CDR reporting and monitoring tools.
Enhanced ASM and ATFCM co-ordination process relies upon a timely and accurate network impact assessment of airspace allocation.
The assessment focuses upon improving flight efficiency, route and airspace availability to best serve the needs of military and civil airspace users within the context of the anticipated network constraints.
1.1.Scope
Based on enhanced tool support, the current NMOC processes for ASM/ATFCM Network Impact Assessment have been improved and converted into 4 procedures to be carried out by NMOC staff as follows:
-AUP/UUP procedures for NMOC MILO
-AUP/UUP procedures for NMOC Pre-tactical (NMC)
-AUP/UUP procedures for NMOC Tactical Network Management (TNM)
-AUP/UUP procedures for NMOC AOLO
Since these procedures havenot been described in the ATFCM manuals before, and in order not to create confusion between the present and new ATFCM manuals under construction, it has been decided to:
-Write these procedures in the new template format foreseen for the new ATFCM manuals
-Publish these procedures as an OI available to external customers
-Incorporate these procedures into the new ATFCM manuals when available
2.Procedures
2.1.AUP/UUP Procedures for NMOC MILO
Actors / NMOC / FMP / AO / MILExplanation / The application of the FUA concept ensures that, through the daily allocation of flexible airspace structures, any necessary segregation of airspace is based on real usage within a specific time period and airspace volume.
Military-civil coordination
Airspace Use Plan (AUP) and Updated Airspace Use Plans (UUPs) are produced by AMCs to allow concurrent civil-military operations.
These plans need to be incorporated into pre-tactical and tactical operations with minimum disruption to civil traffic as well as allowing effective military operations.
Supplementary
Information / Within the NMOC Network Impact Assessment procedures the AUP/UUP process defined in the ASM Handbook is described as the following three procedures:
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 1: Optimising capacity usage via an assessment on the impact on the network of expected airspace allocation during activities the day before operation. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EAUP.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 2: Making better use of airspace opportunities (alteration of airspace restrictions, increase route availability) on the day of operations in order to provide additional route options to aircraft operators. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUP whenever required.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 3: Ensuring more flexible use of airspace on the day of operations in order to better respond to ad-hoc military needs while minimising the negative impact on the network. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUPs at 18.00 UTC (17.00 UTC Summer) at D-1 or at 09.00 UTC (08.00 UTC Summer) at D-OPS whenever required.
Procedure
(Actions) / D-1 (Procedure1)
The MILO shall be informed by NMOC Pre-tactical of any identified en-route areas of high density traffic demand that exceed the available capacities by a significant margin (hot-spots).
Having received a draft AUP, theMILO shall in conjunction with NMOC pre-tactical:
- Update PREDICT with draft AUP
- Analyse the draft AUP impact on previously identified Hot-spots.
- Identify potential additionally created problem areas.
- Asses the impact of the request at network level (e.g. on-loading sector, sector reconfiguration, complexity, work load etc).
- Optimise requested airspace allocation (e.g. changing the activation time, flight level band, CDR closure details.)
- Coordinate requested changes with AMC responsible.
- Inform NMOC Pre-tactical about the result.
Having received new UUPs the MILO shall in conjunction with NMOC Pre-tactical:
- Analyse the UUPs impact on previously identified hot spots.
- Analyse the UUPs for additional route availability and advise AOLO.
- Expected situation from D-1 plan
- AUP/UUP opportunities identified
Having received he UUP the MILO shall in conjunction with the NMOC TNM:
- Analyse the impact of the UUP on previously identified hot spots.
- Analyse the UUPs for additional route availability and advise AOLO.
In the event of the UUP requesting additional airspace or route segregation the MILO shall in conjunction withthe NMOCTNM :
- Assessthe impact of the request at network level (e.g. on-loading sector, sector reconfiguration, complexity, work load etc).
- Optimise requested airspace allocation (e.g. changing the activation time, flight level band, CDR closure details..)
- Coordinate requested changes with AMC responsible.
- Inform the NMOC TNM about the result.
Outcome / Optimisation of D-1 plan incorporating latest available AUP updates and operational briefing of D-1 for the transition into the tactical day.
Updated optimisation of tactical plan with UUPs.
2.2.AUP/UUP Procedures for NMOC Pre-tactical (NMC)
Actors / NMOC / FMP / AO / MILExplanation / The application of the FUA concept ensures that, through the daily allocation of flexible airspace structures, any necessary segregation of airspace is based on real usage within a specific time period and airspace volume.
Military-civil coordination
Airspace Use Plans (AUP) and Updated Airspace Use Plans (UUPs) are produced by AMC to allow concurrent civil-military operations.
These plans need to be incorporated into pre-tactical and tactical operations with minimum disruption to civil traffic as well as allowing effective military operations.
Supplementary
Information / Within the NMOC Network Impact Assessment procedures the AUP/UUP process defined in the ASM Handbook is described as the following three procedures:
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 1: Optimising capacity usage via an assessment on the impact on the network of expected airspace allocation during activities the day before operation. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EAUP.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 2: Making better use of airspace opportunities (alteration of airspace restrictions, increase route availability) on the day of operations in order to provide additional route options to aircraft operators. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUP whenever required.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 3: Ensuring more flexible use of airspace on the day of operations in order to better respond to ad-hoc military needs while minimising the negative impact on the network. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUPs at 18.00 UTC (17.00 UTC Summer) at D-1 or at 09.00 UTC (08.00 UTC Summer) at D-OPS whenever required.
Procedure
(Actions) / D-1(Procedure1)
Pre-tactical shall inform the NMOC MILO of any identified en-route areas of high density traffic demand that exceed the available capacities by a significant margin (hot-spots).
Having been informed by the NMOC MILO regarding the AUP intention to implement airspace segregation Pre-tactical shall:
- Analyse the draft AUP impact on previously identified hot-spots.
- Identify potential additionally created problem areas.
- Verify with the responsible FMP if this new situation has got capacity impact resulting in monitoring/capacity value update in ETFMS.
- Assessthe impact of the request at network level (e.g. on-loading sector, sector reconfiguration, complexity, work load etc).
- Coordinate with the NMOC MILO for optimisation of airspace allocation (e.g. changing the activation time, flight level band, CDR closure details)
- Look for and evaluate all possible ATFCM solutions in order to minimise Network disruptions.
- Coordinate the resulting ATFCM solutions with all relevant parties.
- Update the draft ADP.
- Update Network brief to NMOC staff.
Having received new UUPs Pre-tactical shall:
- Analyse the UUPs impact on previously identified hot spots.
- Adapt the draft ADPfor increased availability given by the UUP.
In the event of the UUP requesting additional airspace or route segregation Pre-tactical shall:
- Assessthe impact of the request at network level (e.g. on-loading sector, sector reconfiguration, complexity, work load etc).
- Look for and evaluate all possible ATFCM solutions in order to minimise Network disruptions.
- Coordinate the resulting ATFCM solutions with all relevant parties.
- Update the draft ADP.
- Update the Network brief, Network News and NOPPortal.
- Expected situation from D-1 plan
- AUP/UUP opportunities identified
Outcome / Optimisation of D-1 plan incorporating latest available AUP/UUP updates and operational briefing of D-1 for the transition into the tactical day.
2.3.AUP/UUP Procedures for NMOC Tactical Network Management (TNM)
Actors / NMOC / FMP / AO / MILExplanation / The application of the FUA concept ensures that, through the daily allocation of flexible airspace structures, any necessary segregation of airspace is based on real usage within a specific time period and airspace volume.
Military-civil coordination
Airspace Use Plans (AUP) and Updated Airspace Use Plans (UUPs) are produced by AMC to allow concurrent civil-military operations.
These plans need to be incorporated into pre-tactical and tactical operations with minimum disruption to civil traffic as well as allowing effective military operations.
Supplementary
Information / Within the NMOC Network Impact Assessment procedures the AUP/UUP process defined in the ASM Handbook is described as the following three procedures:
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 1: Optimising capacity usage via an assessment on the impact on the network of expected airspace allocation during activities the day before operation. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EAUP.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 2: Making better use of airspace opportunities (alteration of airspace restrictions, increase route availability) on the day of operations in order to provide additional route options to aircraft operators. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUP whenever required.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 3: Ensuring more flexible use of airspace on the day of operations in order to better respond to ad-hoc military needs while minimising the negative impact on the network. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUPs at 18.00 UTC (17.00 UTC Summer) at D-1 or at 09.00 UTC (08.00 UTC Summer) at D-OPS whenever required.
Procedure
(Actions) / D-1
Having received a briefing from the NMOC Pre-tactical and MILO on the D-1,the TNMin coordination with NMOC AOLO shall prepare a briefing document for the next dayTNM. The document shall include:
- Expected situation from D-1 plan
- AUP/UUP opportunities identified
Day of operation(Procedure 2)
The TNMshall:
- Ensure that NMOC tactical staff brief themselves from the briefing document produced D-1 by TNM.
- Analyse the tactical situation and re-evaluate opportunities
- Continue to review and re-evaluate opportunities with each UUP issued.
Having been informed by the NMOC MILO regarding the intention to implement new or increase already published airspace segregation, theTNM shall ensure that the NMOC:
- Verify with theresponsible FMP if this new situation has got capacity impact resulting in monitoring/capacity value update in ETFMS.
- Asses the impact of the request at network level (e.g. on-loading sector, sector reconfiguration, complexity, work load etc).
- Coordinate with theNMOC MILO for optimisation of airspace allocation (e.g. changing the activation time, flight level band, CDR closure details)
- Identify the flights impacted by the route closure
- Try to reduce Network impact by looking for opportunities
- Suggest rerouteing.
Outcome / Optimisation of the Network as result of AUP/UUP updates.
2.4.AUP/UUP Procedures for NMOC AOLO
Actors / NMOC / FMP / AO / MILExplanation / The application of the FUA concept ensures that, through the daily allocation of flexible airspace structures, any necessary segregation of airspace is based on real usage within a specific time period and airspace volume.
Military-civil coordination
Airspace Use Plans (AUP) and Updated Airspace Use Plans (UUPs) are produced by AMC to allow concurrent civil-military operations.
These plans need to be incorporated into pre-tactical and tactical operations with minimum disruption to civil traffic as well as allowing effective military operations.
Supplementary
Information / Within the NMOC Network Impact Assessment procedures the AUP/UUP process defined in the ASM Handbook is described as the following three procedures:
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 1: Optimising capacity usage via an assessment on the impact on the network of expected airspace allocation during activities the day before operation. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EAUP.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 2: Making better use of airspace opportunities (alteration of airspace restrictions, increase route availability) on the day of operations in order to provide additional route options to aircraft operators. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUP whenever required.
- ASM/ATFCM Procedure 3: Ensuring more flexible use of airspace on the day of operations in order to better respond to ad-hoc military needs while minimising the negative impact on the network. This procedure is finalised with the publication of EUUPs at 18.00 UTC (17.00 UTC Summer) at D-1 or at 09.00 UTC (08.00 UTC Summer) at D-OPS whenever required.
Procedure
(Actions) / D-1 (Procedure1/2)
The AOLO shall receive a briefing from theNMOC Pre-tactical and MILO. The AOLO shall contribute towards the briefing document prepared by theNMOC TNM for the next day NMOC TNM. The document shall include:
- Expected situation from D-1 plan
- AUP/UUP opportunities identified
The AOLO shall:
- Brief themselves from the briefing document produced D-1 by NMOC TNM.
- Review and re-evaluate opportunities with each UUP released.
Having been informed by the NMOC TNM regarding an additional airspace or route segregation the AOLO shall:
- Identify the flights impacted by the new UUPs update.
- Look for the opportunities.
- Send RRPs in coordination with NMOC TNM.
Outcome / Optimisation of D-1 plan incorporating latest available AUP/UUP updates and operational briefing of D-1 for the transition into the tactical day.
Updated optimisation of tactical plan with UUPs.
Giovanni Lenti
Head of Network Operations Services
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