Airport and TMA WP5 Validation Strategy

This document describes the Airport and TMA validation strategy of the Episode 3 project. 

It provides the necessary link between the SESAR Operational Concept and the validation activities in this project. The methodology is based on the E-OCVM approach of step 0 and step 1 following the EP3 validation guidelines. It will be used by the EP3 WP5 exercise leaders for elaboration of their detailed exercise plans. Due to the scope of the project this validation strategy describes an example of the approach how the ATM Target Concept could be further clarified and how cost-effective validation techniques could be applied in such an early stage of concept development. Moreover, an assessment will take place in some selected performance areas. The problem statement and the proposed solutions are derived from SESAR deliverable D1 through D5. They are linked to the Lines of Change and Operational Improvement steps. A first mapping and scoping of the envisaged validation exercises towards the Lines of Change and the Operational Improvement steps was undertaken. Consequently, some of the benefit areas will be addressed. The status of the current Research & Development activities in the airport and TMA area is analysed. As SESAR follows a performance oriented strategy the targets are set in terms of Key Performance Areas. A more detailed breakdown defines the Focus Areas and the associated Key Performance Indicators. The contribution of this validation strategy towards the focus areas is provided. Finally, the validation tools and techniques for each exercise are defined. Two experts groups interact with the three defined Fast Time Simulations and the prototyping session. The Fast Time Simulations specifically address the runway capacity problem, a multi-airport TMA and the new trajectory management solutions such as Continuous Descent Approach or PRNAV routes. The prototyping session is defined with Human-in-the-Loop simulations that help gain first insight into operational acceptability of the proposed procedures. The results of all exercises will be used for concept clarification and consolidation of the learning on the application of the E-OCVM.

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Airport and TMA WP5 Validation Strategy