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Flight operations and SwiftBroadband safety services
Alan Schuster Bruce, Andrew Ives and Steve Kong
Agenda
Classic AeroI-3/I-4 Network harmonization
SwiftBroadband safetyHow it all works and when
Flight operations and trialsProject details for Hawaiian Airlines and others
Classic Aero
New Classic Aero GES racks
I-3/I-4 Network Harmonization
What is harmonisation?Common Classic Aero GES for all I-3/I-4 SatellitesCommon interfaces on ground sideCommon GES operator (Inmarsat)Change in Distribution Channel with new partners delivering serviceAll existing GES IDs are supported so no need to change ORTsSelection of DP and ACARS provider carried out by flags in GES -Information provided as part of activation processTwo new dual Ocean Region Classic Aero GES have been deployed at Perth and BurumExisting GES at Perth, Eik, Santa Paula and Aussaguel are being decommissioned
This map depicts Inmarsat’s expectations of coverage, but does not represent a guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge of coverage areas fluctuates depending on various conditions. SwiftBroadband coverage February 2009.
Perth
Aero ICoverage
Aero H/H+ services are provided in the full footprint of the global beams
Burum
I-3 Classic Aero safety coverage Map
Paumalu
Fucino
I-4 Americas I-4 EMEA I-4 Asia Pacific This map depicts Inmarsat’s expectations of coverage, but does not represent a guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge of coverage areas fluctuates depending on various conditions. SwiftBroadband coverage February 2009.
I-4 Classic Aero safety coverage map
Classic Aero services
The following are no longer supported and are being withdrawn per GES ID as each GES ID supported by a new GES goes live• PC Data and fax• Broadcast data (CN50)• Secure voice (CN11)
Voice (H+)
Voice(H)
Voice(I)
Data-2 Data-3 Secure Voice
BroadcastData
PC Data and fax
SAFETY AND NON-SAFETY SERVICES NON-SAFETY SERVICES
Inmarsat-3SED GES
✓ ✓* ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗Inmarsat-4
SED GES✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Solutions can be found via Swift64 and SwiftBroadband
* Available until end 2018Service consolidation
Inmarsat
Classic Aero services
DP1ACARS Processer + Voice Switch
DP…nACARS Processer + Voice Switch
MMP-New YorkData-2 & Data-3
MMP-AmsterdamData-2 & Data-3
G2A Voice MMP
Burum Fucino Paumalu Perth
PSTNNetwork
End State: simplified network access toClassic Aero on I3 and I4 constellations
Network harmonisation
I-3 GES: transition scheduleFEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL
Burum
PerthPHP
26 Feb
PHI19 Mar
ASW9 Jul
SITA
SPP25 Jun
EKI18 Jun
EKE11 JUN
EKW4 Jun
ARINC
ASE2 Jul
All dates are Tuesdays
Key: Station names are 3 letter mnemonics - Letter 1 & 2 are station, and letter 3 is Ocean RegionAS=Aussaguel, EK=Eik, PH=Perth, SP=Santa PaulaE=AOR East, I=IOR, P=POR, W=AOR West
Additional monitoring tools
Inmarsat is providing two new tools:• A cut down version of the GES GUI is provided to DPs to assist
their troubleshooting. Signal Units, voice logs, and data logs are all provided for the DP’s AES • This should facilitate quicker and more accurate support to be
provided by DPs
• ADS and CPDLC latency data is decoded in GES, and can be analysed by Inmarsat using latency monitoring tools which are similar to the FAA’s GPATS tool• Greater visibility will permit closer scrutiny of adherence to ANSP’s
performance requirements (i.e. GOLD), assist in day-to-day troubleshooting, and should facilitate performance improvement
Inmarsat L-Band services roadmap
20202018 202120192017 2022 2023
Classic Aero H+ (I-3 and I-4 networks)
SwiftBroadband (I-4 network)
20142012 201520132011 2016
I-3 constellation:To end 2018 (estimated)
I-4 ConstellationEst. end-of-life
Classic Aero I (Supported to at least until end 2018)
Swift 64 (Supported at least until end 2018)
I-3 GES harmonization
PC Data and Fax, broadcast data & secure voice
Closure Q1/Q2 2013GES by GES transition
Classic Aero H (Closure end 2018) H Service Sunsetfollowing service provider and airline consultation, closure date has been postponed to end 2018
FANS evaluation
SB Safety network service available for flight tests
SB-S Network implementation
SB-S FANS approval
SB Oceanic safety operational service
SB-S flight test terminals available
SwiftBroadband safetyProgramme overview
SwiftBroadband oceanic safety
SwiftBroadband has been in service since October 2007, and now has widespread use for non-safety applications
• SwiftBroadband uses the Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) platform.
• Uses I-4 L-Band satellites and Satellite Access StationsThe SwiftBroadband Oceanic Safety Programme enhances Inmarsat’s existing SwiftBroadband service to provide voice and data safety services and prioritized IP.• Meeting ICAO GOLD RCP240• Meeting the requirements for support of 30/30 NM operations• Meeting the required high service availability and message latency• Achieving spectrum and cost efficiencies over Classic Aero
Overview
SwiftBroadband safety project overview
The Inmarsat SwiftBroadband Oceanic Safety implementation programme comprises the following activities:• Implementation of an ACARS Ground Gateway (AGGW) at the Inmarsat
Satellite Access Stations (SASs) to carry FANS/ACARS safety messages• Update to SwiftBroadband voice networks for prioritised CS + PS voice• Standardisation of airborne terminal equipment for airlines with the AEEC
Air-to-Ground Communications Subcommittee (AGCS)• Three ARINC 781 equipment configurations have been included to satisfy
the requirements of different airframes• Development of Minimum Aviation System Performance Standards (MASPS)
– Now in final PMC review• Development of Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for
airborne terminals by the RTCA SC-222 – Due end 2013• Development of an ICAO technical manual
Inmarsat L-Band services roadmap
20202018 202120192017 2022 2023
Classic Aero H+ (I-3 and I-4 networks)
SwiftBroadband (I-4 network)
20142012 201520132011 2016
I-3 constellation:To end 2018 (estimated)
I-4 ConstellationEst. end-of-life
Classic Aero I (Supported to at least until end 2018)
Swift 64 (Supported at least until end 2018)
I-3 GES harmonization
PC Data and Fax, broadcast data & secure voice
Closure Q1/Q2 2013GES by GES transition
Classic Aero H (Closure end 2018) H Service Sunsetfollowing service provider and airline consultation, closure date has been postponed to end 2018
FANS evaluation
SB Safety network service available for flight tests
SB-S Network implementation
SB-S FANS approval
SB Oceanic safety operational service
SB-S flight test terminals available
I4 Satellite Constellation
Antenna
SBB Modem
ACARS Airborne Gateway (AAGW)
SB SafetyAES
ACARS Ground Gateway (AGGW)
Aero GES
I3 Satellite Constellation
ClassicAero
Modem
Fallback to Classic / I4
Fallback to Classic / I3
Classic Aero I3 Ground Segment
Aero GES
SB Safety Service / BGAN
Classic Aero Service
Inm
arsa
t DC
N a
nd D
P, S
P N
etw
orks
DP
1D
P n
Airline AOC
Centres
Air Traffic Service
Providers
Normal Operation Over SBB
Classic Aero I4 Ground Segment
VoIPServer
Voice + ACARS
Voice + ACARS
VoIP Server
PrioritisedIP
ACARS+
Position Reports
PSVoice
Voice
Prioritised IP
ACARS
ACARS
CN
Audio Management
System
CommsManagement
Unit
New Prioritised IP ATS/AOC
Apps
Voice
....
SGSN
GGSN
MSC
Air Traffic Service
Providers
Airline AOC
Centres
Electronic Flight Bag
EFB IP
EFB IP
Ground to AirVoice
Air to Ground Voice
BGANGround
SegmentPSTN Passenger Cabin
Connectivity
Standard IP
StandardIP
RAN
Harmonized safety services: Classic and SBB
High availability SB safety comms- meeting ICAO GOLD RCP240
SwiftBroadband Safety product overview
SwiftBroadband Safety ServicesAchieving GOLD RCP240
Performance
HGA(6 MCU)
SB/Classic
HGA(2 or 6 MCU)
SB Only
IGA(2 or 6 MCU)
SB Only
E-LGA(SB200 2 MCU)
SB Only
The customer will have a range of product options to choose from:
All classes support the following services to the aircraft cockpit• 2 channels of voice• ACARS data• Prioritised IP data (for new flight deck applications)• EFB IP data
Aircraft InterfacesExample architecture (multi-channel)
SB Safety AES
ConfigModule
BGANGroundSegment
TE #1
TE #2
TE #3
RF Channel
CMU
USIM #1USIM #2
USIM #3
CU #2
CU #3
CU #4
CU #1 Channel Unit200 kHz
USIM #4
ACARS Data
TE #4EFBApplications
EFB IP Data
Prioritised IP Data
CockpitVoice
Prioritised IP Applications
Voice MCDU
Voice ACP
Airline/Passenger Communications TE #5
Channel Unit200 kHz
Channel Unit200 kHz
Channel Unit200 kHz
Airline/Passenger Communications TE #6
Airline/Passenger Communications TE #7
AC Domain
RF Split/Combine
ACDomain
AISDomain
PIES/AISDomain
PIES/AIS Domain
VOIP Gateway
ACARS Gateway
HPA
Paumalu
BurumFucino
I-4 SwiftBroadband safety coverage mapSpot beams for voice and data (FANS1/A)
SwiftBroadband safety features
In-built aircraft position reporting and flight tracking
Cockpit communications replicating Classic Aero:• 2 x Cockpit Voice• 1 x FANS1/A ACARS Data
New features:• Prioritised IP Data pipe supporting:
• EFB Applications• New ATS/AOC IP-based applications• FDR data download
• Aircraft Position Reporting and Tracking• Additional to WPR and ADS-C ACARS
based messaging• Message rate configurable
SwiftBroadband Safety benefitsLow cost terminals• 2 MCU SDU size with Enhanced Low Gain Antenna (ELGA)• Significant weight + drag savings (saves up to 100 lbs in weight)• Coverage down to 5 degrees elevation• Opex cost expected at least 30% less than Classic Aero ACARS
Flight deck communications• Target: Reduce ACARS data link message times• Support for VoIP
New features• Aircraft position reporting and tracking• Private network (from cabin SBB/Ka/Ku Links)• Prioritised IP link:
• EFB applications• Maintains up to 200, 300, or 400 kbps (per antenna type)
New low cost + lightweight SB
Safety terminals
AGGW SAT – network test setup
InmarsatCSPs
ARINC
DCAFDCAF
GGSN
SGSN
APN
AGGW 1
DNS
AGGW 2
DNS
Load Balance
r
GGSN
SGSN
APN
RAN
AGGW 1
DNS
AGGW 2
DNS
Load Balance
r
Paumalu SAS Burum SAS
Annapolis – Test Bed
REPLICATION
VIP VIP VIP VIP
MMP NYC
Load Balance
r
Load Balance
r
GMP1
GMP2
GMP3
RAN
Cobham -CopenhagenAAGW Prototype
Cobham SatcomBurum
UTSim + BGAN UT
BurumUTSim + BGAN UTPaumalu
Aviator UT + Cobham swPaumalu
Industry activities
Active participation in international aviation industry fora:• FAA PARC working group (performance based operations aviation
rulemaking committee)• Undertakes satcom performance review and gathers performance data• HAL Flight trials plan presented at PARC CWG on April 17th ‘13
• Approval of ARINC 781 SB Safety additions at AEEC Air/Ground Communications Systems (AGCS) Subcommittee
• Development of RTCA MASPS and MOPS for SB Safety at RTCA-222• Active participation at ICAO ACP WG-M (Maintenance of ICAO Manuals)
• Covers development and update of manuals for comms, nav, surveillance • Approval of technical manual proposal and ToR at ACP WG-M in January
(agreement that validation is conducted outside of WG-M)• Participation at other ICAO groups focussed on oceanic aviation
operations and system performance, including satcom performance:• E.g.: ICAO NAT CNSG, ICAO NAT SPG, ICAO APANPIRG, ICAO FIT-ISPACG
Performance review and standardisation
SwiftBroadband safety - statusACARS Ground Gateways (AGGW) have been delivered to sites and passed SATs• Successful initial testing between prototype UT and AGGW• Final acceptance of AGGW and full network availability by end of June
2013 • Network available now for flight trial testsSB Safety voice network ready end of July 2013Cobhamare developing SB Safety terminals, with first terminals available nowProcess to appoint SwiftBroadband Safety Distribution PartnersHawaiian Airlines announced as first SB Safety flight trials partner at FAA PARC CWG 29 in April 2013 – first trial flight expected Oct 2013Inmarsat looking for more early adopters for flight trial tests and ICAO FANS evaluations
SBB for safety and flight operations Hawaiian Airlines flight trials
SwiftBroadband for safety and flight ops
Inmarsat I-4 GESPaumalu - Hawaii
Hawaiian Airlines team
ANSP Airspace:OaklandFukuokaBrisbaneNandiTahitiAuckland
ETOPS 180 mins range
Hawaiian Airlines routes:SwiftBroadband Safety
*Illustrative purposes only: Approximate Overlay of Satellite Coverage
FANS1/A SB-safety project support
Airlines andbizjets
Networkproviders
Avionicsmanufacturers
Air navigationservice providers
ACARS and IP system overview
AOC AppsCMU AES
IP RouterDHCP
Sate
llite
RAN CN GMP
HALAOC Apps
FANS Apps ANSPsFANS Apps
AGGW
Inmarsat Ground NetworkAircraft ARINCNetwork
VHF
AESAIDAGGWANSPCNDHCPGMPMMPRAN
AIRCRAFT Earth StationAircraft Interface Device (EFB specification)ACARS Ground GatewayAir Navigation Service Provider (ATC)Core NetworkDynamic Host Configuration ProtocolGIobalink Message ProcessorMeet Me PointRadio Access Network
EFB Apps
IP HostAIDInter-net
Safety SIMProvision
IP Data
MMPs
FANS evaluation trialsACARS Ground Gateway (AGGW) is in place and available now to support flight trials (site acceptance tests passed at Burum/Paumalu)At least two early version SB Safety terminals will be available to fit on suitable trial aircraft in Q2/Q3:• Will support ACARS Airborne Gateway to permit the ACARS function to be fully tested over
the SwiftBroadband link• Will also permit testing of position reporting functionEarly version equipment will provide ACARS over SBB and either:• 1-2 channels of Classic Aero voice, or• 1 channel of SwiftBroadband voiceFinal version SB Safety terminals will include full SB Safety functionality:• ACARS data messaging• 2 channels of SB Safety voice• Prioritised IP• Position reportingInmarsat announced HAL as the first flight trial partner at PARC CWG in April 2013 and is currently in the process of securing additional flight trial partners
PARC CWG project plan: objectivesVenue Date ObjectivesPARC CWG 27 2012 – Williamsburg, VA (June) • Request SwiftBroadband Safety Project
PARC CWG 28 2012 – Livermore CA (October) • Start SBB Safety Services Project• Report on GOLD testing @ test benches
PARC CWG 29 2013 – Phoenix (16/17 April) • HAL Announced as first SB-S Trials Partner• Report on GOLD testing @ Airframe Manufacturers
PARC CWG 30 H2 2013 – TBC • Begin Airline Installations• Report on bench testing
PARC CWG 31 H1 2014 – TBC • Report on GOLD testing on HAL flights
PARC CWG 32 H2 2014 – TBC • Gain PARC Approval for FANS1/A over SBB
PARC CWG 33 & 34 2014 – TBD (June) & TBD (October) • Continue GOLD trials on Airline flights
PARC CWG 35 2015 – TBD (January/February) • Finalize Airline GOLD Data Package & Report
PARC CWG 36 2015 – TBD (June) • Certify or Approve FANS1/A over SBB on Airlines
PARC CWG 37 2015 – TBD (October) • Spare Session should data in trials not be sufficient
Trials Incentives – for duration of the trial• Support from Inmarsat, Service Providers and Equipment Manufacturers
• Airtime* incentives for duration of trials • Savings on avionics• Consider support for STC Packages
* For SwiftBroadband Safety voice and data use in the flight deck: subject to fair use policies
Target high level implementation phases
Q2-13 Q4-13Q3-12 Q1-13Q4-12Q2-12Q1-12 Q1-15
FANS evaluation(flight trials and evaluations)
Start evaluationAT airline (SB-S)
SB safety network service availableImplementation
Timescales subject to internal approvals and external dependencies
Integration and test
Q3-13 Q1-14 Q3-14Q2-14 Q4-14 Q2-15
SB safety operations
SwiftBroadband safety system implementation
2012 2013 2014
FANS 1/A GOLD SSP/CSP bench tests
FANS 1/A GOLD Airframe Mfg bench tests
Airline Installation and testing
SB safety trials timeline
CWG28 CWG29 CWG30
2015
Q3-15 Q4-15
CWG31 CWG32
SwiftBroadband data link challenge
Existing SATCOM90%: 30 secs50%: 15 secs
Existing VHF90%: 15 secs50%: 7 secs
Trials to test how close SB-Safety can compare to VHF to enable other applications requiring more stringent message latencies
767: Cobham Aviator 300D• Single Channel SBB with IGA-5001• Intermediate gain antenna solution• DO-178B Level D Software• Capabilities (1 x Channel)
• No Classic Aero backup• 1 x ACARS Data (FANS1/A & AOC)• 1 x IP Data (Flight deck – 300Kbps): • 1 x BGAN cockpit voice
Aviator300D2 MCU + IGA (300Kbps)
Less than 25lbs Total ~300kbps and $ (not $$$)
Affordable avionics
State of aircraft data to comeJapan’s Avicom – ACARS VHF • 435 Domestic Aircraft: 24 x 787’s• 8,000 Mbits Per Month (All Aircraft)
• 6,000 Mbits/month non-787• 2,000 Mbits/month 787 only
• Per Aircraft, Per Month Statistics• AEEC DLUF 2013 Phoenix
What About IP-Data?
787~ 10 MB
Aircraft/Month
Non – 787~ 2 MB
Aircraft/Month
ALL via SATCOM?Trials to determine both
ACARS and IP dataspeed, volume and price
vsVHF data link
ACARSAOC/AAC/APC
FANS 1/AATS
IP DataEFB + Others?
Volume vs. performance
Proposal: Set all data to SATCOM SBB or GX• Observe monthly traffic volumes on ATS, AOC, AAC, APC an IP Data• Keep VHF/HF Media transitions to SBB only
Priority performance
Between ships, other aircraft and land mobile users
Bandwidth performance
The most comprehensive L and Ka-band networks
FANS1/A = e.g. 14 mins5 to 9 hour Flight: 21 – 39 msgs, 4.6 – 8.6 KB
Reduce Complexity and Increase Value• VHF Roaming Agreements: In Other Countries• Major Hubs: 3G/4G LTE or Gatelink Wi-Fi Radios• SB-Safety/Cabin: All Phases of Flight, Almost all countries• Reliability: Between 99.9% to 99.99% Availability
Converts ACARS to IP data
IP Data ready applications
CONTROLINFORMATION SYSTEMSCABIN and PAXA/C DomainGX and SBB Cockpit SBB SafetyGX and SBB CabinService
MAGIC CMUMIAMRouter
IP – Cabin ATC–ACARSAOC/AAC/APC–ACARS IP – EFB FormatPAX SAFETYOPERATIONAL – FLIGHT & CABINFunction
All the time Inmarsat!
Anytime, anywhere network(s)
Thank you