The Time-Based Separation (TBS) concept defines a set of wake separation rules in terms of time rather than distance to improve runway throughput resilience to strong headwind conditions. The controllers need tool support to translate the required time separation / spacing into the equivalent distance separation / spacing for the prevailing headwind conditions to enable visualisation of the required time separation / spacing on the applicable Approach and Tower Controller Working Positions (CWP).
The draft EUROCONTROL Specification for Time Based Separation for Final Approach was submitted to a formal written consultation from 15 April 2016 to 8 July 2016 using the EUROCONTROL Standards Development Process mechanism. The supporting material for this formal stakeholder consultation is also available on this page.