Advancements in Airborne Systems: The Experimental 4D Flight Management Initiative
This report outlines the Experimental 4D Flight Management System (EFMS) developed by EUROCONTROL, highlighting significant advancements in Airborne Human Machine Interface (AHMI) and air/ground integration through data link technology. The study details trajectory prediction, negotiation with Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the development of advanced cockpit displays. Key challenges addressed include software engineering complexities, the need for integrated air, ground, and communications systems, and the essential requirements for robust data links. Insights into implementation plans and future development prospects are also discussed.
Advancements in Airborne Systems: The Experimental 4D Flight Management Initiative
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Airborne Programme by E. Bailey, Airborne Project Leader EUROCONTROL
Projects • Experimental 4D Flight Management System (EFMS) • Airborne Human Machine Interface (AHMI) • Air/Ground Integration via Data Link
EFMS & AHMI Functionality • EFMS • Prediction of 4D trajectories • Trajectory negotiation with ATC over data link • 4D Guidance • Support advanced Airborne HMI • AHMI • Interactive Navigation Display • Graphical editing of trajectories
Project History • Activities of the Research Establishments • Arrival Managers - CENA, DLR • 4D Descents - DERA • Automated ATC - EEC • Conflict Detection - NLR • Advanced Cockpit Displays - DERA, NLR • GARTEUR Concept • Requirement for Experimental 4D FMS • Birth of PHARE
Difficult points to be resolved2. Software Engineering • Aeronautical engineers software engineers • Dispersed development sites • Software development tools • Common programming language • Need for software integration team • Software engineers aeronautical engineers
Difficult points to be resolved3. Integrated ATM ? • Lack of system design • Air, Ground and Comms. projects developed independently • Lack of understanding between players • Air, Ground and Comms. developers incognisant of each others operational requirements, procedures and capabilities
Difficult points to be resolved4. Data Link • Requirement • Flexible, high bandwidth data link • Available • Rigid data structure and protocols + complex data structures for air and ground interfaces + low bandwidth data link = poor performance • Essential to minimise the amount of data transmitted
Success ! • Demonstrated concept of an Air/Ground Integrated ATM system • Demonstrated capability of aircraft to predict, negotiate and fly 4D trajectories • Demonstrated Advanced AHMI concepts • Spin-off to other programmes • FREER Flight • AFMS/AATMS • Avenue
Open issues for the future • Data Link Bandwidth • Current applications for D/L require low/medium bandwidth • Need to define user requirements for the longer term • Benefits of 4D Navigation ? • Time control : Air or Ground ? • Increased capacity and reduced delays ? • Cost? • Implementation Plans • 5 year development + 7 year notification • 2012 earliest
How further work will be undertaken. • Develop close links between Navigation, Communication and ATC domains • CBA • Fast time simulations • Real time simulations • Safety studies • Pre-operational Trials • Arrival & Departure Managers • RNAV procedures in TMA • ARINC 702A developments
Acknowledgements • Scientists/engineers of the R&D Establishments • In Particular • Ronald Verhoeven, NLR - AHMI Project Manager • Reg Harlow, DERA - Major contributor • Bob Maddock, Eurocontrol - EFMS Production Manager • Roland Rawlings, Eurocontrol - Father of the EFMS Project and Airborne Programme
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