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DISTRIBUTED MULTI-NODAL ATFM

THAILAND NODE

WEEKLY OPERATIONAL TRIAL PLAN (STAGE 1)

Overview

1. Conduct test according to weekly Trial Plan

2. Generate weekly report on: • Test results • Challenges • Hazards (if any) and follow up actions

3. Weekly end-of-test review with all AFTMUs on Fridays over the existing core group teleconference arrangements

Safety Measure for the Operational Trial

Should any safety concern be raised by stakeholders during the trial, respective Node Leaders shall be responsible to initiate and coordinate the suspension of the test and subsequently, coordinate to resume.


Week 1 (29 June 15 – 3 Jul 15)

Objectives

Testing of communications and conferencing framework

Pre-requisite

Directory of contact information for ATFM Nodes and ATFM Node Members

Directory shall include the following information:

1. Organization name 2. Point of contact name 3. ATFM Node 4. Role 5. Email address 6. Mobile phone number 7. Office phone number 8. AFTN address 9. Facsimile Number

Test Message Template

Applies to: Email Prefix: ATFM OPS TRIAL - TEST TEST TEST – BANGKOK ATFMU Message: Initiation

ATFM Measures will be initiated for arrivals into VTBS on date from start time to end time due to constraints. Refer to the following website: URL for Calculated Takeoff Time (CTOT) information. Revision Revision on the ATFM Measures for arrivals into VTBS on date from start time to end time. Refer to the following website: URL for revised CTOT information. Cancellation ATFM Measure for arrivals into VTBS on date from start time to end time has been cancelled.


CDM Web Conference Request Click on the following link: URL to join the CDM Web Conference at date and time. This is a test message for the ATFM Operational Trial. Action required: • Reply the email to acknowledge the receipt of this message • Join the CDM Web Conference at the indicated date and time

Test Item: Email

Send messages to all stakeholders (level 2 and 3) on ATFM Measures (initiation/revision/cancellation)

Test Item: Facsimile

Fax test message to members within Local Nodes and between Node Leaders

Test Item: Telephone Call

Line test to members within Local Nodes and between Node Leaders

Test Item: Web Conference (GoToMeeting)

1. Conduct web-based voice conference meeting for: a. Local Node members b. Other ATFMUs

2. Audio and video test 3. Desktop sharing test 4. Test on the additional features provided by the Web Conference provider

(Optional)

Test Item: LINE / WhatsApp Group (Project POCs)

1. Create LINE / WhatsApp Group for: a. Local Node members

2. Send test messages to the respective LINE / WhatsApp Groups


Test Timetable

Time (UTC) Item Action By

0100 - 0200

Send test message through Email to: • Local Node – AUs, AOT • Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

Bangkok ATFMU

0200 - 0300 Send test message through Fax to: • Local Node – AUs, AOT • Other ATFMUs

Bangkok ATFMU

0200 - 0430 Reply email to acknowledge the receipt of test message All email Recipients

0530 - 0600

Telephone call test to: • Local Node – AUs , AOT • Other Nodes – ATFMUs

Bangkok ATFMU

Acknowledgment of Fax test to Bangkok ATFMU

AUs, AOT Other Nodes – ATFMUs

0620 - 0640 Initiate web-based voice conferencing within Local Node – AUs, AOT Bangkok ATFMU

Join web-based voice conference Local Node – AUs , AOT

0640 - 0700 Conducting of web-based voice conferencing between other ATFMUs Bangkok ATFMU

Join web-based voice conference Other ATFMUs

0730 - 0800

Create group and send message on LINE / WhatsApp for Project POCs: • Local Node members • Between all Node Leaders

Project POCs in Bangkok Node – ATFMUs/AUs/AO


Week 2 (06 Jul 15 – 10 Jul 15) Objectives

1. Familiarization of the web-portal log-in process and web portal information 2. Viewing of CTOT information in web portal

Pre-requisite

1. Awareness Document with annotated PowerPoint screen captures containing log-in instructions and information on the utilization of the web-portal shall be made available to all stakeholders.

2. ATFMU to provide log-in information (User ID and password) to all stakeholders. 3. Awareness Document shall include essential functions and information that is of

relevance to respective stakeholders.

Test Timetable

Time (UTC) Items Action By

0100 - 0200 Implement ATFM Measure using ATFM system to generate CTOT Bangkok ATFMU

0200 - 0300 Access web portal e-mail notification from Bangkok AFTMU’s ATFM system

Local Node – AUs, AOT Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

0300 - 0400 Inform Bangkok ATFMU of log-in issues via email


0500 - 0700

Familiarize with web portal information with reference the Awareness Package (e.g. Selecting of Airline or Aerodromes to view, sorting of information, etc.) Access CTOT information


0700 - 0900 Inform Bangkok ATFMU of any other issues pertaining to the web portal via email



Week 3 (13 Jul 15 – 17 Jul 15)

Objectives Implementation of Flight-plan (FPL) submission requirement and ICAO Message Handling

Pre-requisite Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) pertaining to the operational trial shall be published prior to the trial.

Test Timetable

Day Items Actions By

Day 1 - 4

Submission of FPL 3 hours prior to EOBT AUs Sending of Change/Delay/Cancel (CHG/DLA/CNL)

messages

Ensure ATD and ATA are captured ATC Units (Tower) / ATFMUs

Receipt of FPL 3 hours prior to EOBT Departure and Arrival ATFMUs Change/Delay/Cancel (CHG/DLA/CNL) messages

Receipt of ATD and ATA messages Monitor observance of:

• Flight plan submission • Change/Delay/Cancel (CHG/DLA/CNL) messages

• ATD and ATA

Bangkok ATFMU

Day 5

Compile test report for the week and inform AUs through their respective ATFMU Bangkok ATFMU


Week 4 (20 Jul 15 – 24 Jul 15) Objectives

Monitor effectiveness of demand prediction Pre-requisite Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) or Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) pertaining to the operational trial shall be published prior to the trial.

Test Timetable

Day Items Actions By

Day 1 - 4

Submission of FPL 3 hours prior to EOBT AUs Sending of Change/Delay/Cancel (CHG/DLA/CNL)

messages

Ensure ATD and ATA are captured ATC (Tower) / ATFMUs

Receipt of FPL 3 hours prior to EOBT Departure and Arrival ATFMUs Change/Delay/Cancel (CHG/DLA/CNL) messages

Receipt of ATD and ATA messages Monitor observance of:

• Flight plan submission • Change/Delay/Cancel (CHG/DLA/CNL) messages

• ATD and ATA Bangkok ATFMU

Compare the number of predicted arrivals by the ATFM tool against the actual arrival data in the ATM system between selected timeframes

Day 5

Compile test report for the week and inform AUs through their respective ATFMUs Bangkok ATFMU


Week 5 (27 Jul 15 – 31 Jul 15) - Operational Trial Mid-Term review

Objectives

1. Review all test results 2. Re-testing of Trial Items (If required) 3. CTOT Delivery Test via AFTN

Pre-requisite : CTOT Delivery Test via AFTN

1. Directory of contact information for ATFM Nodes and ATFM Node Members with AFTN address for receiving CTOT

2. Indication from ATFM Node Members whether to participate in CTOT Delivery via AFTN based on EUROCONTROL format (ADEXP Slot Allocation Message)

Test AFTN Message Template

Message: Slot Allocation Message (SAM) GG <AFTN address from Contact List e.g. WMKKZFZX> 200353 VTBBZDZX -TITLE SAM -ARCID <ICAO Call Sign e.g. THA416> -ADEP <ICAO Location Designator e.g. WMKK> -EOBD <Date in yymmdd format e.g. 150721 for 21 Jul 2015> -EOBT <UTC Time in hhmm format e.g. 0520 for 0520UTC> -ADES <ICAO Location Designator e.g. VTBS> -CTOT <UTC Time in hhmm format e.g. 0535 for 0535UTC> -REGUL VTBS20150727M -COMMENT <Free Text comment> -TAXITIME <Taxi Time in hhmm format e.g. 0015 for 15 minutes> -REGCAUSE WA 89

Test Timetable

Time (UTC) Items Action By

0100

Send e-mail to Operational Point of Contacts to inform of CTOT delivery test without affecting actual flight operations using e-mail template from Week 2

Bangkok ATFMU

0100 - 0200 Implement ATFM Measure using ATFM system to generate CTOT Bangkok ATFMU

0200 - 0300 Receive AFTN message containing CTOT Local Node – AUs, AOT Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

0300 - 0400 Inform Bangkok ATFMU of any issues receiving CTOT through AFTN message as well as any other issues via E-Mail



Week 6 (3 Aug 15 – 7 Aug 15)

Objectives

1. Determine Airport Acceptance Rate (AAR) 2. Capacity adjustment based on Stakeholders Input

Pre-requisite

ATFM Daily Plan (ADP) Template to be confirmed prior to the operational trial

ATFM Daily Plan THAILAND DATE and TIME of ISSUE 1 JULY 15, 0100UTC STATUS NEW / REVISION

CAPACITY and CONSTRAINTS

Location APPLICABLE PERIOD (UTC) AAR CONSTRAINT / REMARK

VTBS 1 JUL 15 0500 0700 26 Thunderstorm

VTBS 1 JUL 15 0700 0900 28 Runway Maintenance

VTSP 1 JUL 15 0800 1000 8 Thunderstorm

ATFM MEASURES Location APPLICABLE PERIOD (UTC) MEASURE / REMARK VTBS 1 JUL 15 0500 0900 CTOT DEST VTBS VTSP 1 JUL 15 0800 1000 CTOT DEST VTSP

POSSIBLE/DEVELOPING ISSUES Location APPLICABLE PERIOD (UTC) MEASURE / REMARK VTBS 1 JUL 15 0700 UFN CTOT DEST VTBS VTSP 1 JUL 15 1000 UFN CTOT DEST VTSP

Other Information


Test Timetable

Day 1 - 4: Test Day 5: Review (Local and Other ATFMUs)

ATFMU shall determine AAR based on inputs from local stakeholders.

Time (UTC) Items Action by

0000 - 0130 Assess the existing information on operational conditions, airspace restrictions and meteorological conditions to determine AAR

Bangkok ATFMU Thailand ATC Units

0130 - 0330

Generate ADP and email stakeholders: • Thailand Node – AUs / AOT / MET / ATC Units Indicate time and attach web link for web conference in the email

Bangkok ATFMU Thailand Node – AUs / AOT / MET / ATC Units

0330 - 0430

Conduct Local Node web conference with local node members to review potential factors affecting AAR

Bangkok ATFMU

Participate in the web conference for CDM Thailand ATC Units / AO / AUs / MET

Provide information airport capacity (gate constraints), if any

AOT (Suvarnabhumi & Phuket)

Provide information on operation constraints (e.g. Pilot strikes, grounded fleet, etc.), if any Thailand AUs

Provide information on MET conditions (e.g. TAF, SIGMET, AD, etc.), if any Thailand MET

0430 - 0500 Adjust AAR based on CDM processes Bangkok ATFMU


Week 7 (10 Aug 15 – 14 Aug 15)

Objectives

1. Generate, transmit and receive ADPs and revision in ADPs 2. Conduct daily and ad-hoc web-based video conference between Internal and

External stakeholders

Actions required

1. Local Stakeholders to participate in the scheduled web-based video conference on a daily basis

2. Send email notification for the conduct of ad-hoc cross border web based video conference between all regional ATFMUs

Test Timetable


1230 - 1400 (9 Aug 15)

Assess the existing information on operational constraints, airspace restrictions and meteorological conditions to determine AAR

Bangkok ATFMU Thailand ATC Units

1400 - 1500 (9 Aug 15)

Generate ADP and email stakeholders • Thailand Node – AUs / AO / MET / ATC Units • Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

Indicate time and attach web link for web conference in the email

Bangkok ATFMU Thailand Node – AUs / AO / MET / ATC Units Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

0200 - 0230

Conduct Local Node web conference with AUs, AOs and MET to review potential factors affecting AAR

Bangkok ATFMU

Participate in the web conference for CDM Thailand ATC Units / AO / AUs / MET

Provide information airport capacity (gate constraints), if any



Provide information on meteorological conditions (TAF, SIGMET, AD, etc.), if any Thailand MET

0230 - 0300 Adjust AAR based on CDM processes Bangkok ATFMU



0300 - 0330

Revise ADP to all stakeholders via email. Email shall include scheduled time of web-based video conference to: Thailand Node – AUs / AO / MET / ATC Units Other ATFMUs Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

Bangkok ATFMU

0330 - 0400 Conduct External cross-border web-based video conference Bangkok ATFMU Other ATFMUs


Week 8 (17 Aug 15 – 21 Aug 15) Objectives

1. Usage of ATFM Tool to perform Demand-Capacity Balancing and Modelling 2. Transmit and receive CTOT

Actions Required

Bangkok ATFMU

1. Demand-Capacity modelling 2. Put in place a ATFM Measure to generate CTOTs 3. Alert all stakeholders (level 2 and 3) through email on ATFM Measure and refer to

web-portal for CTOT information.


Test Scenario

Reduced Capacity at Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS)

This test aims at demonstrating the dissemination of CTOT information through web-portal by simulating an operational scenario of “Reduced Capacity at Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS)”

At 0000 UTC, Thailand MET called Bangkok ATFMU to inform of large weather cell forecasted overhead VTBS at around 0500 UTC. The weather was estimated to last for about 2 hours till 0700 UTC. Nominal AAR for VTBS is 34 arrivals an hour. Due to this weather condition, ATFMU reduce the AAR for the period of 0500 – 0700 UTC to 24, and subsequently from 0700 UTC onward, adjust the AAR gradually back to 34. Based on the demand-capacity modelling done, the ATFMU concluded that an ATFM Measure needs to be in effect between 0500UTC – 0900UTC.

Web conferences were conducted with internal Node members and other ATFMUs for Collaborative Decision Making (CDM). Thereafter, ATFMU runs an ATFM Measure for all arrivals into VTBS between 0500UTC to 0900UTC. Email notifications were sent to all stakeholders to inform them of the implementation of the ATFM Measure and dissemination of CTOT information through web portal.

Reduced Capacity at Phuket International Airport (VTSP)

This test aims at demonstrating the dissemination of CTOT information through web-portal by simulating an operational scenario of “Reduced Capacity at Phuket International Airport (VTSP)”

At 0600 UTC, Thailand MET called Bangkok ATFMU to inform of large weather cell forecasted overhead VTSP at around 1000 UTC. The weather was estimated to last for about 2 hours till 1200 UTC. Nominal AAR for VTSP is 10 arrivals an hour. Due to this weather condition, ATFMU reduce the AAR for the period of 1000 – 1200 UTC to 8, and subsequently from 1200 UTC onward, adjust the AAR gradually back to 10. Based on the demand-capacity modelling done, the ATFMU concluded that an ATFM Measure needs to be in effect between 1000UTC – 1400UTC.

Web conferences were conducted with internal Node members and other ATFMUs for Collaborative Decision Making (CDM). Thereafter, ATFMU runs an ATFM Measure for all arrivals into VTSP between 1000UTC to 1400UTC. Email notifications were sent to all stakeholders to inform them of the implementation of the ATFM Measure and dissemination of CTOT information through web portal.


Test Timetable


0000 Thailand MET informed of a high potential of large weather cell overhead VTBS at around 0500 UTC

Thailand MET Bangkok ATFMU

0000 - 0015 Assess the existing information on operational constraints and meteorological conditions to determine AAR

Bangkok ATFMU VTBS APP/TWR

0015 - 0025 Model ATFM Measures based on AAR and known parameters (time, scope and range) based on Thailand MET update

Bangkok ATFMU

0025 - 0040

Generate ADP (indicating potential ATFM Measures) and email stakeholders: • Local Node – AUs / AO / MET / ATC Units • Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units


Bangkok ATFMU

0040 - 0100 All stakeholders to access ADP through email and note the indicated time for web conference

Thailand Node – AUs / AOT / MET / ATC Units Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

0100 - 0120

Conduct Local Node web-based video conference with local node members to review potential factors affecting AAR and inform of potential ATFM Measures (0500-0900 UTC)

Bangkok ATFMU

Participate in the web-based voice conference for CDM

Thailand ATC Units / AOT / AUs / MET

Provide information airport capacity (e.g. gate constraints), if any



Provide information on meteorological conditions (TAF, SIGMET, AD, etc.) Thailand MET

0120 - 0130 Adjust AAR based on CDM processes and review ATFM Measures parameters Bangkok ATFMU

0130 - 0145

Revise ADP to all stakeholders via email Email shall include scheduled time of web conference to: Thailand Node – AUs / AO / ATC Units Other ATFMUs

Bangkok ATFMU



0145 - 0205 Conduct cross-border web conference with other ATFMUs to provide information on constraints and inform of ATFM Measures (0500-0900 UTC)

Bangkok ATFMU Other ATFMUs

0205 -0220 Review parameters and modelled ATFM Measure Implement ATFM Measure and generate CTOTs

Bangkok ATFMU

0220 - 0240

Email alert to stakeholders of ATFM Measures, constraints and publish of CTOT on web portal • Local Node – AUs / AO / ATC Units • Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

Bangkok ATFMU

0240 - 0600 Access web portal to view CTOT information

Local Node – AUs / AO / ATC Units Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

0240 - 0600 Inform respective ATFMUs on successful access of web-portal to retrieve CTOT information


0240 - 0700 Collate test results within their respective nodes and inform Bangkok ATFMU via email Other ATFMUs

0600 Thailand MET informed of a high potential of large weather cell overhead VTSP at around 1000 UTC



Bangkok ATFMU VTSP APP/TWR


Bangkok ATFMU

0625 - 0640



Bangkok ATFMU





0700 - 0720

Conduct Local Node web-based video conference with local node members to review potential factors affecting AAR and inform of potential ATFM Measures (1000-1200 UTC)

Bangkok ATFMU

Participate in the web-based voice conference for CDM

Thailand ATC Units / AOT / AUs / MET

Provide information airport capacity (e.g. gate constraints), if any



Provide information on meteorological conditions (TAF, SIGMET, AD, etc.) Thailand MET

0720 - 0730 Adjust AAR based on CDM processes and review ATFM Measures parameters Bangkok ATFMU

0730 - 0745

Revise ADP to all stakeholders via email Email shall include scheduled time of web conference to: Thailand Node – AUs / AO / ATC Units Other ATFMUs

Bangkok ATFMU

0745 - 0805 Conduct cross-border web conference with other ATFMUs to provide information on constraints and inform of ATFM Measures (1000-1400 UTC)

Bangkok ATFMU Other ATFMUs

0805 -0820 Review parameters and modelled ATFM Measure Implement ATFM Measure and generate CTOTs

Bangkok ATFMU

0820 - 0840

Email alert to stakeholders of ATFM Measures, constraints and publish of CTOT on web portal • Local Node – AUs / AO / ATC Units • Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

Bangkok ATFMU







Week 9 (24 Aug 15 – 28 Aug 15) Objectives

Simulate multiple ATFM Measures from various Nodes based on previous week’s scenarios, scripts and actions.

Concurrent ATFM Measures by 2 or more ATFMUs

Day ATFMUs

24 Aug 2015 Hong Kong and Singapore

25 Aug 2015 Thailand and Hong Kong

26 Aug 2015 China, Hong Kong, and Thailand

Test Scenario

Reduced Capacity at Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS)

This test aims at demonstrating the dissemination of CTOT information by several ATFM Nodes at once. For the part of Thailand ATFM Node, an operational scenario of “Reduced Capacity at Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS)” similar to that of Week 8 will be used. Both Days 2 and 3 of the week will follow the same scenario and script as follow:

At 0000 UTC, Thailand MET called Bangkok ATFMU to inform of large weather cell forecasted overhead VTBS at around 0600 UTC. The weather was estimated to last for about 2 hours till 0800 UTC. Nominal AAR for VTBS is 34 arrivals an hour. Due to this weather condition, ATFMU reduce the AAR for the period of 0600 – 0800 UTC to 24, and subsequently from 0800 UTC onward, adjust the AAR gradually back to 34. Based on the demand-capacity modelling done, the ATFMU concluded that an ATFM Measure needs to be in effect between 0600UTC – 1000UTC. This information was disseminated via ADP early in the day.

A web conference was conducted with internal Node members and other ATFMUs for Collaborative Decision Making (CDM). Thereafter, ATFMU ran an ATFM Measure for all arrivals into VTBS between 0600UTC to 1000UTC. CTOTs were disseminated to all stakeholders via email and AFTN messages, with a web-portal accessibility provided.


Test Timetable


0000 Thailand MET informed of a high potential of large weather cell overhead VTBS at around 0600 UTC



Bangkok ATFMU VTBS APP/TWR


Bangkok ATFMU

0025 - 0040



Bangkok ATFMU



0145 - 0245

Conduct cross-border web-conference to provide information on constraints and inform of ATFM Measures (0600-1000 UTC)

Bangkok ATFMU

Co-facilitate the cross-border web-conference to share constraints and ATFM Measures information

Other “Active” ATFMUs

Participate in the web-conference for CDM and for information


0245 - 0300 Review parameters and model ATFM Measure Implement ATFM Measure and generate CTOTs Bangkok ATFMU

0300 - 0320

Publish CTOTs on web portal and also distribute via emails and AFTN • Local Node – AUs / AO / ATC Units • Other Nodes – ATFMUs / AUs / AOs / ATC Units

Bangkok ATFMU









Week 10 (31 Aug 15 – 4 Sep 15) – Operational Trial End-of-Stage 1 Review

1. Review all test results and compliance check 2. Re-testing of Trial Items (If required)

Week 11 (7 Sep 15 – 11 Sep 15)

1. Propose Weekly Operational Trial Plan (Stage 2) 2. Internal training preparation for Stage 2

Week 12 (14 Sep 15 – 18 Sep 15)

1. Review of Propose Weekly Operational Trial Plan (Stage 2) 2. Finalise and disseminate Weekly Operational Trial Plan (Stage 2) 3. Internal training preparation for Stage 2

Week 13 (21 Sep 15 – 25 Sep 15)

1. Preparation for Stage 2

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