1. Peter Matern Head of ADM Unit 30/01/2014
NM USER FORUM 2014
EAD and Airspace Data Evolutions towards EAIMS
Welcome to our session today, during which we’ll talk about how Aeronautical Information is managed today and where we think it should go to in the future.
Today, the aeronautical information is managed separately by two different business areas each responsible for not only separate informations, but, as we will see, also for the same type of information.
On one side there is the European AIS Database, serving the AIS Operations of the different EUROCONTROL Member States and all users of AIS related information, while on the other hand there is the Centralised Airspace and Capacity database which is being used by NM Operations to serve flight operations.
The presentation will provide a high level inside on both databases, how and where they are used and how this should evolve in the future.
Peter Matern
Head of ADM Unit
30/01/2014

2. Current Aeronautical Data Management (1)
European AIS Database – EAD
Static Data
Static Data Operations – SDO
Static Data in AIXM format
AIP & Chart Production
NOTAM Validation
Published AIP Management System – PAMS
ECAC AIP Library
Dynamic Data
International NOTAM Operations – INO
Worldwide NOTAM database
Integrated ARO Briefing Facility
Slide content explains itselve

3. EAD European AIS Database – EAD
Current Aeronautical Data Management (2)
European AIS Database – EAD
Service provided and owned by EUROCONTROL on behalf of its Member States.
IT (ITP) and Data Operations (DOP) outsourced to industry
PC Decision n°83 – July 2000
Operational since June 2003
Data Provision - 48 DP
Data Usage DU
EAD
SDO
INO
ARO BF
PAMS
AIP
CHART
CACD
DOP
AIXM data
AIS AO
PIB & NOTAM
Mil
The EAD is in full operations since The data in the EAD , as explained in the previous slide , is provided by Data Providers, both civil and Military. Currently there are
Today, there are 48 data providers (ECAC and outside ECAC) using the database for their AIS operations, and most of them maintaining their static data directly in EAD (31 fully migrated) .
The worldwide NOTAM information and the related Static Data is being managed by the Data Operations Service Provider (DOP).
The data is then used to the different types of data users. 151 Data users of various types are using different services like PIB generation, downloading AIP’s etc. directly from EAD
ARO FPL
ATC
Data Providers
Local AIS / ARO / Mil
FSP
AIP
IFPS
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4. Current Aeronautical Data Management (1)
Centralised Airspace and Capacity Database – CACD
Static Data
ENR part of the AIP + FIR Airspace Data
ATC Sector Data
Terminal procedures
SID, STAR
Aerodrome Data, including RWY
Restrictions (RAD, EU/EURO, FUA, FRA, …)
Dynamic Data
ATFCM Data
Capacity figures, Sector Configurations, Traffic Volumes, Scenarios
ASM Data
Route Availability, Restricted Airspace availability (Military area’s, Specific Area’s,…)
Client Data
units for flight plan distribution and ETFMS messages
CCMAS data for code distribution
The CACD provides all necessary airspace information to feed the core Network Manager Operational systems (IFPS,ETFMS) and the systems of our operational Stakeholders.
Like: - data required for the preparation of AUP/UUP by AMC’s.
- Ftp file including data not yet available in EAD, but required for AO’s and CFSP’s for flight planning purposes.
- ATFCM Data for monitoring
The CACD data is validated prior to distribution. This activity leads to dynamic (Current AIRAC cycle) or Static (for the next AIRAC cycles) systems database updates

5. CACD Centralised Airspace & Capacity Database – CACD
Current Aeronautical Data Management (3)
Centralised Airspace & Capacity Database – CACD
Aeronautical Infrastructure Database used for NM Ops System
Both live and AIRAC updates
Pre-Validations on request of ANSP for major infrastructure changes
Publication of European Airspace Use Plan (EAUP) and updates (EUUP)
Data Sources
Data Usage
ASM
Data
CACD
CADF
ATFCM
Non officially
published data
EAUP ~ EUUP
ATC
RAD
ASM
I think the picture shows enough
Non officially published data: - Parameter settings for ATC Units/AO’s/CFSP’s concerning messages distribution (IFPS/ETFMS)
- ATFCM data
ASA - IUI
PPC
IFPS
Ftp File
AIP
OPS
other
EAD
SDO & NOTAM
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6. Current Aeronautical Data Management (4)
AIS Operations
OPS Preparation
Flight Operations
ACC
EAD
ATC
Local AIS
Mil
ASM
DOP AO
IFPS
FSP
Ops
System
ATFCM
CACD
Other…
ASM
As can be seen in the schematic, both databases are acting separately, through almost independent sub-processes:
On the upstream data chain, we have Aeronautical Information Services (AIS). Where AIS information is prepared and published under the responsibility of States (upstream chain).
For the downstream, there is the Flight Operations community (ATC/ATFM, airlines, military and their data/service providers) where the AIS information is supplemented by additional information (ATC Planning, ASM, ATFCM) and goes through an operational preparation specific to the daily context for Flight Operations.
A different focus of the two areas goes together with different requirements and constraints.
ATC
Planning
ATFCM
Upstream Data Chain
Downstream Data Chain
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7. The main issues with NM Data Flow
ATM Operational World
CIAM
Fine tuning
of AIP data
for OPS
AMC
AIP
CACD
ENV
Coor
RAD
Coor
fax
phone
interface
Manual
inputs
FMP
Operator
Non
AIP
forms
No connection
between
AIS & OPS
AIS Official World
In line with these business processes on the upstream and downstream data chain, in Eurocontrol, the current airspace systems were also built for different purposes; EAD with an official publication focus, Central Airspace and Capacity Database (CACD) with an ATFCM operations focus and supplemented with Non AIP data via ANSP’s.
The problem is a manual entry by the operators, there is no connection between AIS/EAD and OPS/CACD processes, AIP data is fine tuned to fit into operational constraints.
EAD
AIS E A D
Interface
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8. Where we want to be… Full integration of AIS Data into the
ATM Operational World
AMC
ENV
Coor
Officially
published data
to serve operations I N T E R F A C S
RAD
Coor C O M N I T E R F A
ATM
Operations
FMP
Coor
That is the mission that officially pubished data serves directly the operations, act as it comes from a single source
AIS
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9. Flight Planning Optimisation through access to consolidated data
RAD
AIP
RAD
AIP
NOTAM
AIP
RAD
AIP
NOTAM
AUP
static and dynamic airspace information into 1 coherent picture
Actually what is needed is the consolidation of all this layers, combining static and dynamic information into a coherent picture, not as a separated pieces of information, so the problem of integration is not pushed down to the downstream users
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10. Data Flow for FPL Tactical ATM data I N T E R F A C B 2 -
D > 3 hours EOBT
D > 1 day
Data Provision
D > 1 week
Airport
ATS
Taxi times,
Runway in use
Airspace Activation
Tactical ATM
data
Traffic
restrictions
e-ASM AIXM 5.1 ext.
e-RAD AIXM
AUP
UUP
ANSP
AMC
Pre-Tatical
ATM Data I N T E R F A C B 2 -
As for the flight planning, various actors and data are involved in this operation validation process of operational integration and consolidation
Again if we take the FPL as an example, until 1 week of until 1 way operation, they will need the AIRAC data from AIP , NOTAM and RAD, then they need to airspace planning info (AUP) and updates of e-RAD, the more it gets closer to the operations 3 hours before other type of information plays a role like taxi times, run way in use…..All these operational data is based on the AIRAC AIS data and should fit together with the rest.
ANSP
e-RAD AIXM
SDO AIXM / INO
AISP
RAD
AIP +
NOTAM
Static AIRAC data 10

11. So…Data Alignment between EAD and CACD is very important
Data Repository
Data provision
Interface Format Formal Arrangements
Consolidation process
EAD
EAD
AIXM
data set
IAIP
data
B2B
B2C
EAD Data
Completeness
...
AUP/UUP NM
CACD
AIXM 5.1
Data Alignment
between
EAD & CACD
ATFCM
B2B
B2C
Manual
Non AIP/ATM
data via
ENV COOR
So as a first step towards that, CACD to use the EAD data.
With the ADR project, We have started a major data alignment exercise.
Comment: can you make the arrow two ways otherwise it gives the impression we still plan to download from EAD to CACD
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12. Data Alignment between EAD & CACD
Airspace Data Repository project - ADR
More than 10,000 records examined
Data alignment completed on AD & Points and on going for Routes and AS
Missing data in EAD & CACD identified
We know where the inconsistencies are; to bring the publication and operational processes closer
Some 10 Data Harmonization Objectives proposed/approved via EUROCONTROL Stakeholder Working Groups (e.g. publication of intermediate Flight levels)
The on-going ADR project aims at reconciling these specific missions for the benefit of ATM operations as whole. It uses the existing repositories (mainly EAD and CACD) to provide the network view on the operational airspace data.
The main challenge of ADR is to make these two different worlds communicate and understand each other in a better way.
More that 10,000 records have been examined, we have taken the snaphot of both DB and compared the differences. To give an example for AD from 8000 records some 750 inconsistencies found, similarly for points it was more than 500. All those were corrected.
The missing data in EAD ( operational airspaces, VFR AD, ILS..) or in CACD identified. In some areas operational constraints let the modification of published data such as gaps between airspaces, creating fake ID’s for unnamed points on the corss border or not having clear FL, can not allow gaps) For those ones, some daha harmonisation objectives proposed and approved by RNDSG.
To say in short, we know where we stand which gives a very robust basis to improve the process. And to integrate the upstream and downstream processes to get the best of both worlds.
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13. Findings during ADR Project
Missing data in EAD
Sector data;
1995 sectors of CACD compared with EAD
1388 not found in EAD/SDO (70%)
Data Harmonisation and Inconsistencies
Required for Points, Routes and AS
Upper and lower limits of routes are left for interpretation
Crossborder information
discrepancies and confusion is caused when neighboring countries are not coordinating
FIR boundary changes, Gap’s and/or overlaps
Boundary points, route changes involving boundary points
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14. ADR Baseline by NM18.5 AIS EAD N O P A C E S L Y R N O P A C E S L Y R
ASM
Tool
AUP/UUP
EAD
FPL
ASM
ATFCM
Operational
AIRAC data
AMC
(CIAM)
ASM (L2)
Live updates
E-AMI. EAUP
E-Restrictions N O P A C E S L Y R N O P A C E S L Y R
Alignment
CACD
ANSP
Non AIP
ANSP DB
ATFCM
Data

15. ADR Lessons Learned
Integration between the AIS Publication and the ATM Flight Operations processes is a key enabler
EAD Data Completeness and SDO Migration of all EAD Data Providers is a prerequisite
Non AIP/ATM Data Provision requires similar process as in EAD
(e.g. operational sectors, runway configurations..) beyond Annex 15
Data Harmonization & Consistency
More players making use of the static data as basis for their operations emphasize further the need for consistent data
We have gained experience to shape the future, where AIM data directly serves the ATM Operations
The main challenge is to reconcile the operational constraints with official data provision requirements in order to achieve a consistent data chain, and in the end that published data can serve operations directly.
Achieving a seamless ATM data chain in Europe will require bringing the two communities ‘closer together’. This implies harmonisation and integration of both operational processes and supporting systems.
With ADR we have gained the experience and maturity to take it further,
That is where the need for Centralised Service EAIMS come into the picture in future development
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16. From the Current Aeronautical Data Management…
CACD
OPS Preparation
Upstream Data Chain
Downstream Data Chain
Flight Operations
AIS Operations
DOP
EAD
ATFCM
Local AIS
ASM
ATC
Planning
Other…
ACC
Mil AO
FSP
IFPS
Ops
System .
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17. European ATM Information Management Service
… towards an integrated EAIMS
Upstream Data Chain
Downstream Data Chain
Flight Operations
AIS Operations
DOP
ATFCM
Local AIS
ASM
ATC
Planning
Other…
IFPS
Ops
System
Ops Preparation
European
ATM
Information
Management
Service
This future service will cover the EAD/AIS/AIM, ASM, ATFCM, ATC and Airspace Users operational needs whilst complying with the regulatory requirements related to publication of official information fulfilling the EC requirements on Aeronautical Data Quality (ADQ).
Through this service, the end-user will be provided access to all the required, consolidated, consistent and operationally validated data in a seamless and transparent way as from a single source, which can directly serve ASM/ATFCM/ATC and flight operations.
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18. Thank you