CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN CAPACITY PLANNING AND DELIVERY
This Solution was formerly part of PJ.08-01-W1 and PJ.09-02-W1
Managing airspace in a more dynamic way, for example by designing sectors based around predicted traffic flow, can increase capacity while reducing delays and emissions. SESAR is researching dynamic airspace configurations (DAC) which allows ANSPs to organise, plan, and manage airspace configurations with enough flexibility to respond to changes in traffic demand. The aim is to harmonise airspace management, flow management, and air traffic control during planning phases to deliver a seamless and dynamic process enabled by collaborative decision making (CDM) between civil and military stakeholders.
With DAC in place, it will be possible to manage dynamically all capacity elements and constraints in one single, seamless process and ensure the best possible balance of the different performance targets and operational requirements.
SESAR is refining the DAC operational concept and algorithm and developing an automated sector configuration proposal tool that takes account of 4D trajectory forecasts, fixed and flexible routing, and reserved or restricted airspace. The solution builds upon extended ATC planning functionalities and an integrated network and ATC planning (INAP) working environment to enable local flow managers to work with extended ATC planners to assess and resolve hotspots. Full INAP capability will provide stakeholders with a common view for situation analysis and decision support to implement optimised solutions. SESAR aims to validate the integration of these different elements within a real operational environment.
BENEFITS
Enhanced capacity
Increased cost efficiency
Reduced environmental impact
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