Connected Decision Making Global Connected Aircraft Summit June 13th, 2019 Nouri Ghazavi

System Wide Information Management (SWIM) SWIM is the Digital data-sharing backbone of ATM with the capability to provide a data collection and single portal to access data/information to support ANSPs and users to access information to support decision making from flight planning, to traffic flow management to situational awareness. Global SWIM objective - SWIM consists of standards, infrastructure and governance enabling the management of ATM related information and its exchange between qualified parties via interoperable services System Wide Information Management, or SWIM, provides the digital data-sharing backbone of Air traffic management. SWIM enables increased common situational awareness and improved NAS agility to deliver the right information to the right people at the right time. What is SWIM doing for the Aviation Community? SWIM makes it possible for real-time, relevant weather, flight and aeronautical information to be exchanged so that users can respond faster, more accurately and more collaboratively. SWIM infrastructure allows members of the aviation community to access the information needed to facilitate innovation and efficiently run National Airspace System (NAS). SWIM Benefits – efficient movement of data at a lower cost and the operational benefits enabled by data sharing

System Wide Information Management: Update Replaces unique interfaces with modern standards based data exchange Leverages a single interface to receive multiple data products Provides SWIM users access to information without directly connecting to another system Provides enterprise security for incoming and outgoing data Establishes Enterprise Help Desk for SWIM operational consumer calls http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/swim

Who is Using SWIM Today? Airlines (11) Industry (107) Airports, FAA Programs (47) Academia & Research (2) Non FAA Govt. Entities (13) Make sure to mention industry and any entities outside of SWIM typically consume data and are not producer of data.

SWIM Cloud Distribution Services (SCDS) SWIM Cloud Distribution Services is a publicly accessible cloud-based infrastructure dedicated to providing real-time SWIM data to the public Include access to the same publicly available data that is currently offered via the NAS Enterprise Service Gateway (NESG) SWIM implementation. SCDS is a publicly accessible cloud-based infrastructure dedicated to providing real-time SWIM data to the public. This service includes access to the same public data that is currently SWIM offered to its consumer. SCDS provides data users with a simplified, quick method of accessing FAA SWIM data in comparison to the more complex process of connecting to the NESG. All product(s) provided by SCDS have been pre-approved for public release by the National Data Release Board (NDRB) and are intended for non-National Airspace System (NAS), non-Operational use. Provides access to all publicly available pub/sub SWIM services Data is forwarded from NAS Enterprise Security Gateway (NESG) via a secure connection and will automate failover between ACY and OEX Distributes data to SCDS users over a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection

Primary SWIM Access Mechanism Why SCDS? SCDS is the new SWIM Service for external consumers that provides access to the same publicly available data on the NESG Primary SWIM Access Mechanism SCDS provides an enhanced user experience offering self-registration, self-provisioning and advanced filtering capabilities Improved User Experience SCDS provides benefits such as newly available metrics/statistics and does not require a VPN connection or service acceptance testing Additional Benefits Benefits Reduce impact on infrastructure Streamlined service delivery through automation Improved user experience Decreased on-ramping overhead Scalable platform for growth in services Additional Benefits

SWIM Data Distribution 4.3TB Consumed Per Day 130 Million Messages Per Day I Would like to quickly touch on SWIM Data Distribution and the type of data is currently available. As you can see, you can divide weather data into 4 different categories, weather, Flight and Flow, Aeronautical, and surveillance. These data are produced through different NAS systems such as, Automation systems,

SWIM Industry FAA Team (SWIFT) Purpose: SWIM Industry FAA Team (SWIFT) is a joint government/industry initiative chartered to improving information exchange among aviation community stakeholders, using SWIM services FAA/Government Enable access to FAA information, delivered as business services, in forms appropriate for use by NAS stakeholders Provides information services that promote common situational awareness among participating stakeholders Distribute processed data to all government agencies and industry Industry partners NAS stakeholders benefiting from NAS information sharing Participants having subject matter expertise in airline, airport or FAA operations, processes, procedures and related systems The exchange of information services extends beyond the FAA's boundary and is shared with the public through the National Airspace System (NAS) Enterprise Security Gateway and SWIM Cloud Distribution Service (SCDS). The SWIFT was established in response to to provide a venue where participants can engage and learn about NAS data and information services along with other SWIM services to improve system integration, automation, system interoperability. The SWIM Industry-FAA Team (SWIFT) is an FAA forum, open to the public, offering a collaborative environment for outreach activities related to FAA information services shared via SWIM.. The SWIFT has created a forum to provide greater context of information the FAA is making available to industry through SWIM. The SWIFT bridges the gap between operations and technology, addressing questions and concerns raised regarding data sharing and information services. This forum bridges the gap between operations and technology staff of FAA and Airspace Operator's, addressing questions and concerns raised by the community regarding data sharing and information services The FAA bring subject matter experts in NAS systems and SWIM services to inform, educate and collaborate with the community Industry brings their subject matter expertise to collaborate as a group

SWIFT Portal: Engaged User Experience Access based on user access profile directs content to user needs Empowered users with self-help features and functions Access from any device, any where Key Features: Automated Provisioning Subscription Status and Statistics Integrated Message Viewer Jumpstart Kit Seamless Integration Community features The FAA will be launching the SWIFT Portal in 2019. The SWIFT Portal provides a “one-stop shopping” capability for SWIM external users. The Portal offers access a broad range of FAA data and SWIM enterprise messaging services. The user experience will be tailored based on roles, operations, information technology, business analysts, where an assigned “persona” will navigate your user experience.

The community has responded to the SWIFT in a big way The community has responded to the SWIFT in a big way. These are a sample of the users that have committed to joining the group. There is a cross section of skills in airspace operations, information technology, software developers, business analysts and data scientists that actively engage in the community.

Connected Aircraft Concept Enhance flight planning and execution of flight plans Improve traffic management through dynamic data exchanges Enable data exchanges utilizing a variety of methodologies in a mixed equipage environment Alternative means of obtaining aircraft sourced information that can be used for strategic planning and tactical operations Now we are looking to equip our aircraft with mechanism for connectivity, new capabilities can be launched to enhance planning and execution of flight plans. We are all operating in a operating in a data rich environment in both the ground and the air. The identification of data available from current and future flight deck automation systems will potentially improve traffic management, through dynamic data exchange. A connected aircraft enables this data exchange using a variety of methodologies in a mixed equipage environment. It also provides alternative means of obtaining aircraft sourced information that can be used for strategic planning and tactical operations “Every aircraft is a node on the network, providing information connectivity and relaying information when needed…a network in the sky in which all aircraft are participants.” —Concept of Operations, NextGen, 2007

Connected Aircraft Concept Focus Areas Improved Situational Awareness Improved Collaborative Decision Making Performance Based Standards for Advisory and Safety Critical Services Example Applications: Complex Trajectory Negotiations Flight Deck Surface CDM Near Real Time Weather and Aeronautical Information Digital ATIS

4DT Live Flight Demonstration

Project Overview Showcase the integrated utilization of multiple technologies and Trajectory Based Operation capabilities to enable efficient trajectory management of air traffic in the NAS, leveraging a globally Connected Aircraft  The project illustrates the exchange of information between Air Traffic Management (ATM), Flight Operation Center (FOC), and the Connected Aircraft including: IP Data Link Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A Enhanced Flight Deck Technologies Flight Management Systems (FMS) Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) Aircraft Interface Devices (AID) The current Air Traffic Management (ATM) environment relies on information exchange via the combination of voice and digital methods. However, as ATM evolves with increased demand to exchange complex information digitally, the current mixed equipage systems for voice and digital information exchange could cause airspace and airport operations inefficiencies. To promote a more efficient Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) environment, the FAA envisions an information exchange through Air/Ground (A/G) communications infrastructure. The infrastructure will primarily leverage two data communication links: the Future Air Navigations System (FANS 1/A)) and high bandwidth Internet Protocol (IP) data links. This framework will support robust information exchanges between the connected aircraft and ground systems (e.g., clearance delivery in the terminal and en route environments). This improvement is expected to support Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO) capabilities, enabling benefits for the National Airspace System (NAS) and in turn, global airspace users

EFB FMS AID ATM/ATC FOC IP Data Link used to enhance: Trajectory negotiation Constraint sharing Standard clearance execution File/update flight plans IP Data Link used to deliver new capabilities: 4D trajectory negotiation Clearance Delivery through IP Data link Aircraft derived trajectory updates IP Data Link used to enhance: Collaboration Sharing of fleet data Aircraft derived trajectory updates FOC ATM/ATC Improved ground-to-ground: File/update flight plans Trajectory negotiation 4D trajectory negotiation Constraint sharing Collaboration

Primary Demonstration Elements EFB Connection to SWIM and FOC Application Post-departure 4DT negotiations over IP Data Link Clearance delivery to aircraft utilizing IP Data Link Bi-directional information exchange between the EFB and the FMS Use of Aircraft performance and intent data to update trajectory modeler in ground systems Bi-directional communication between EFB and FOC Planning Tool EFB (with access to aircraft performance) used to calculate updated 4D trajectory Data Comm and IP Data Gate availability shared with airspace users and ATC/ATM Note: With sensitivity to proprietary information Wrap up with a demo on July 2020

Flight Deck Collaborative Decision Making Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) is foundational to Air Traffic Management (ATM) processes upon which ATM Service Providers and Airspace Users (AUs) exchange information to improve operations. As part of the NextGen transformation of the ATM system, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented notable infrastructure and information services as was shown earlier that further improve the sharing of the information among aviation stakeholders. These already implemented infrastructure, systems and info services have already enabled aviation stakeholders to better collaborate to increase predictability and efficiency in operations. the FAA is maturing new concepts to expand CDM processes and associated automation support across operations, including the flight deck and airport surface operations.

Project Overview Initial applications, standards, and advanced services Support future NAS operations and collaborative decision-making environment.   Surface CDM Application Concept of Use Digitization of Taxi Instruction and Clearances NAS and SWIM services to be exchanged Initial Surface Application and Tower-based Prototype The airport surface is one of the most challenging environments for ASPs and AUs to manage efficiently, with each airport presenting a unique, dynamic physical geometry with multiple areas of resource contention managed or impacted by multiple actors. In addition to the limited number of terminal gates, the airport has limited de-icing pads, taxiway space, and runway capacity – each may be impacted by airport construction/maintenance. Efficiently managing movement on the airport surface requires new information services, new data exchange protocols and standards, and other technology enhancements. Flight Deck CDM (FD CDM) will focus on the development and enhancement of user and infrastructure management systems and services to enable CDM in surface domain of the National Airspace System (NAS). This project will research and implement initial application, standards, and advanced services for data provided by the FAA to support future NAS operations and collaborative decision-making environment.   Evaluate Existing Technologies and Concept for Surface CDM Develop Concept for digitizing Taxi Instruction and Clearances Determine initial NAS and SWIM services to be exchanged Develop initial Surface Application and Tower-based Prototype

Flight Deck CDM Efficiency/Predictability Situational awareness Flexibility Controller/ Pilot Efficiency Visual Guidance Conformance Monitoring Surface Monitoring FD CDM concept will evaluate existing technologies and existing concept to introduce new applications using more flexible hardware on the flight deck and widely available communications network on the airport surface. This enables new set of capabilities to meet specific user needs that is usable by more operators on the airport surface. We will leverage SWIFT to gather insights into potential FD CDM application usages

Digitizing Taxi Instruction/Clearance Enhancements to allow clearance digitization via: Keyboard entry with adaptive keyboard Surface navigation, which allows for:  Route interpretation Turn-by-turn directions Airplane positioning and alerts will leverage our current activities with the FAA in the SWIM Industry-FAA Team (SWIFT) to gather insights into potential FD CDM application usages

Next Step SWIM Data Maturity IP Data Link Advancements EFB and Avionics Integration Air Traffic Management Automation Improvements IFR Clearance Delivery Aircraft Parameter Downlink Much More… As SWIM and other technologies are being mature and developed, it allows NextGen to expand on 4D Trajectory Live Flight Demonstration Digital Taxi Concepts and Prototype Development Air/Ground Trajectory Synchronization Flight Deck Data Exchange Performance and Security Requirements

Questions? Nouri Ghazavi Noureddin.Ghazavi@faa.gov