**Collaborative Routing Work Group (CRWG) meeting**

#### September 24-25, 2002

**Chicago, IL**

The September 24-25^th^, 2002 CR Workshop was held in Chicago, Illinois.
Primary meeting topics included a review of the past severe weather
season, CDM program review, RAT team update, GDPE update, and three
breakout groups. The breakout groups were FCA/Reroute, I-TFM, and a
Collaborative open session. Minutes from each of the breakout teams are
attached as attachments 1-3. The workshop was hosted by United Airlines
and included a tour of the United Airlines, Airline Operations Control
Facility. Meeting briefings and presentations are available at
<http://www.metsci.com/cdm/>.

**Section I: Attendees**

+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| # | ###      | ***   | ***Orga     | ***      | ***email***         |
| # | #### *La | First | nization*** | Phone*** |                     |
| # | st Name* | Na    |             |          |                     |
| # |          | me*** |             |          |                     |
| # |          |       |             |          |                     |
| # |          |       |             |          |                     |
| # |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
| * |          |       |             |          |                     |
| \ |          |       |             |          |                     |
| # |          |       |             |          |                     |
| * |          |       |             |          |                     |
+===+==========+=======+=============+==========+=====================+
| 1 | Barnett  | Al    | NavCanada   | 905.     | <ba                 |
| . |          |       |             | 676.4574 | rneta@navcanada.ca> |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Bassett  | Phil  | ZJX TMU     | 904.     | <phil               |
| . |          |       |             | 549.1543 | ip.bassett@faa.gov> |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Beatty   | Roger | AAL         | 817.     | [rb                 |
| . |          |       |             | 931.0951 | eatty@gte.net](mail |
|   |          |       |             |          | to:rbeatty@gte.com) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Berggren | John  | FAA ZOA     | 510.     | Jo                  |
| . |          |       |             | 745.3332 | hn.berggren@faa.gov |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Be       | Joe   | AAL         | 817.     | [jo                 |
| . | rtapelle |       |             | 968.9343 | e.bertapelle@aa.com |
|   |          |       |             |          | ](mailto:Paul.hubbe |
|   |          |       |             |          | ll@americawest.com) |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Bu       | Doug  | FAA ZLA     | 661.     | <doug.              |
| . | ckingham |       |             | 265.8255 | buckingham@faa.gov> |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Caisse   | Steve | Airline     | 800.     | <scai               |
| . |          |       | Dispatchers | 676.2685 | sse@dispatcher.org> |
|   |          |       | Federation  |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 7 | Campbell | Keith | MITRE/CAASD | 703.     | <keithc@mitre.org>  |
| . |          |       |             | 883.6221 |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 8 | Clover   | Sandy | Metron      | 703.     | [clover@met         |
| . |          |       | Aviation,   | 234.0736 | sci.com](mailto:How |
|   |          |       | Inc.        |          | ardk@volpe.dot.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 9 | Collins  | Dave  | ZFW TMU     | 817.     | <da                 |
| . |          |       |             | 858.7537 | ve.collins@faa.gov> |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Connolly | Kelly | Mitre /     | 703.     | <                   |
| 0 |          |       | CAASD       | 883.6627 | kconnoll@mitre.org> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Constant | Barry | ZDC-TUT-TMU | 703.     | <becons             |
| 1 |          |       |             | 771.3471 | tant@starpower.net> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Cook     | Lara  | Metron      | 703.     | <cook@metsci.com>   |
| 2 |          |       | Aviation,   | 787.8700 |                     |
| . |          |       | Inc.        |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Cook     | Wi    | FAA/ZAU     | 630.     | <wcook55@attbi.com> |
| 3 |          | lliam |             | 906.8341 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Corcoran | Ed    | ATCSCC      | 703.     | ed.corcoran@faa.gov |
| 4 |          |       |             | 904.4524 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Cragg    | Ed    | AUA         | 703.     | ed.cragg@auatac.com |
| 5 |          |       | TAC/AUA-700 | 345.6963 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Cranor   | Bill  | USAirways   | 540.     | [williamcranor@     |
| 6 |          |       |             | 972.7372 | msn.com](mailto:wil |
| . |          |       |             |          | liamcranor@msn.org) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Dalton   | Rick  | Southwest   | 214.     | <rdalton@wnco.com>  |
| 7 |          |       | Airlines    | 792.2825 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Damato   | J     | NBAA        | 703.     | jdamato@nbaa.org    |
| 8 |          | oanne |             | 326.3819 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 1 | Davis    | Barry | AUA-700     | 703.     | [Barry.davis        |
| 9 |          |       |             | 326.3765 | @faa.gov](../../../ |
| . |          |       |             |          | ../../../../../A:/B |
|   |          |       |             |          | arry.davis@faa.gov) |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | DeBe     | Kevin | ZAB TMC     | 505.     | kevindeben@aol.com  |
| 0 | nedittis |       | NATCA REP   | 856.4540 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Evans    | Jim   | MIT LL /    | 781.     | [jime@ll.m          |
| 1 |          |       | UCB NEXTOR  | 981.7433 | it.edu](mailto:Jame |
| . |          |       |             |          | s.wetherly@faa.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Flynn    | R     | FAA/C90     | 847.     | [bob.fly            |
| 2 |          | obert |             | 608.5611 | nn@faa.gov](../../. |
| . |          |       |             |          | ./../../../../../A: |
|   |          |       |             |          | /bob.flynn@faa.gov) |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Fox      | Scott | FAA /       | 703.     | [scott.             |
| 3 |          |       | ATT-212 QA  | 904.4443 | fox@faa.gov](mailto |
| . |          |       |             |          | :Scott.fox@faa.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | French   | Ba    | PHY STMC    | 602.     | Bar                 |
| 4 |          | rbara |             | 379.3684 | bara.French@faa.gov |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Futer    | Aron  | Volpe       | 617.     | <f                  |
| 5 |          |       |             | 494.3637 | uter@volpe.dot.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Garcia   | Joe   | FAA / ZMA   | 305.     | <jose               |
| 6 |          |       | (ALT)       | 716.1500 | lin.garcia@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Grovac   | Tim   | ATCSCC /    | 703.     | <                   |
| 7 |          |       | ATT-200     | 904.4402 | tim.grovac@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Guensch  | Craig | FAA/NATCA   | 703.     | [Graig.guensch@f    |
| 8 |          |       |             | 326.3946 | aa.gov](../../../.. |
| . |          |       |             |          | /../../../../A:/Gra |
|   |          |       |             |          | ig.guensch@faa.gov) |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 2 | Gullo    | Pete  | FAA/ZMA     | 305.     | <                   |
| 9 |          |       |             | 716.1591 | pete.gullo@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Harting  | Steve | ZID TMU     | 317.     | [s                  |
| 0 |          |       |             | 247.2243 | teven.r.harting@faa |
| . |          |       |             |          | .gov](mailto:Steven |
|   |          |       |             |          | .R.Harting@faa.gov) |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | H        | Greg  | ZTL TMU     | 770.     | <Gh                 |
| 1 | endricks |       | NATCA       | 210.7698 | endricks@natca.net> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Hobbs    | Gary  | FAA SoCal   | 858.     | [garyhobb           |
| 2 |          |       | TRACON      | 537.5895 | s@!faa.gov](mailto: |
| . |          |       |             |          | GaryHobbs@!faa.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Houde    | James | CTA         | 703.     | <jhoude@auatac.com> |
| 3 |          |       | /AUA-       | 345.8787 |                     |
| . |          |       | TAC/AUA-700 |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | H        | Mark  | Mitre /     | 703.     | <mwhuber@mitre.org> |
| 4 | uberdeau |       | CAASD       | 833.5906 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Jackson  | C     | Mitre /     | 703.     | <                   |
| 5 |          | laude | CAASD       | 883.6271 | cjackson@mitre.org> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Jaeger   | Don   | ATCSCC      | 703.     | [don.jaeg           |
| 6 |          |       |             | 326.3947 | er@faa.gov](mailto: |
| . |          |       |             |          | Don.Jaeger@FAA.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Johannes | D     | FAA/ANE     | 781.     | <debora             |
| 7 |          | ebbie |             | 238.7553 | h.johannes@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Kaler    | Curt  | ZMP TMU     | 651-     | <                   |
| 8 |          |       |             | 463-5517 | Curt.kaler@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 3 | Kirby    | Scott | FAA ATLATCT | 678.     | [scott.kirb         |
| 9 |          |       |             | 364.6107 | y@faa.gov](mailto:s |
| . |          |       |             |          | cott.Kirby@faa.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Klinker  | Mike  | ZDC TMO     | 703.     | <Mi                 |
| 0 |          |       |             | 779.3787 | ke.klinker@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Klop     | Mark  | Metron      | 703.     | [klopfens@mets      |
| 1 | fenstein |       | Aviation,   | 453.7172 | ci.com](mailto:Will |
| . |          |       | Inc.        |          | iam.failor@faa.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Kollmann | Kevin | Metron      | 724.     | [kollmann@m         |
| 2 |          |       | Aviation,   | 857.3469 | etron.com](mailto:K |
| . |          |       | Inc.        |          | ollmann@metron.com) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Leber    | Bill  | NWA         | 612.     | [william.leber@     |
| 3 |          |       |             | 727.0293 | nwa.com](mailto:Wil |
| . |          |       |             |          | liam.leber@nwa.com) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Libby    | Mark  | FAA/ATCSCC  | 703.     | <                   |
| 4 |          |       |             | 925.3149 | mark.libby@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Martin   | John  | ATA         | 703.     | <jm                 |
| 5 |          |       |             | 904.4534 | artin@airlines.org> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Mat      | Tim   | UAL         | 847.     | [Timothy.           |
| 6 | uszewski |       |             | 700.3016 | matuszewski@ual.com |
| . |          |       |             |          | ](../../../../../.. |
|   |          |       |             |          | /../../A:/Timothy.m |
|   |          |       |             |          | atuszewski@ual.com) |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | M        | Mike  | FAA ZAU TMC | 630.     | <mcphmike@inil.com> |
| 7 | cPherson |       |             | 906.8342 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Meyer    | Darin | MIT Lincoln | 407.     | <darinm@ll.mit.edu> |
| 8 |          |       | Lab         | 855.3593 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 4 | Moffatt  | John  | Boeing ATM  | 703.     | <john.e.            |
| 9 |          |       |             | 584.2938 | moffatt@boeing.com> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Molin    | Doug  | ZID TMO     | 317.     | Doug                |
| 0 |          |       |             | 247.2267 | las.L.Molin@faa.gov |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Mullen   | Ken   | AUATAC /    | 703.     | <ken                |
| 1 |          |       | AUA-700     | 345.6683 | .mullen@auatac.com> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Murphy   | Jim   | NASA/AMES   | 203-     | <jrmurphy           |
| 2 |          |       |             | 294-1885 | @mail.arc.nasa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Murphy   | Mi    | ATCSCC TMS  | 703.     | <michae             |
| 3 |          | chael |             | 904.4523 | l.d.murphy@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Naylor   | Jerry | NATCA       | 540.     | <nayalaska@alo.com> |
| 4 |          |       |             | 229.0313 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | O'Brien  | Mi    | ZAU TMO     | 630.     | Mich                |
| 5 |          | chael |             | 906.8445 | ael.O'Brien@faa.gov |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Oiesen   | Rick  | Volpe       | 617.     | [oiesen@volpe       |
| 6 |          |       |             | 494.2309 | .dot.gov](mailto:Oi |
| . |          |       |             |          | esen@volpe.dot.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Olsen    | Ed    | NWA         | 651.     | <ed                 |
| 7 |          |       |             | 405.1854 | ward.olsen@nwa.com> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Rhoda    | Dale  | DOT/Volpe   | 617.     | <r                  |
| 8 |          |       |             | 494.2763 | hoda@volpe.dot.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 5 | Richards | Je    | ATCSCC      | 703.     | <Jeffre             |
| 9 |          | ffrey |             | 904.4523 | y.Richards@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | R        | Dave  | ATT-260     | 703.     | <david              |
| 0 | odenhuis |       |             | 925.3120 | .rodenhuis@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | R        | Marty | FAA / ZNY   | 631.     | <marty              |
| 1 | osenberg |       |             | 468.1080 | .rosenberg@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Sandusky | Lo    | COA         | 713.     | [lsa                |
| 2 |          | raine |             | 324.7276 | ndu@coair.com](mail |
| . |          |       |             |          | to:Mjnadon@twa.com) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Scheurer | Steve | United      | 847.     | [steve.scheurer@u   |
| 3 |          |       |             | 700.3710 | al.com](mailto:Stev |
| . |          |       |             |          | e.Scheurer@ual.com) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Serafini | Jerry | SCT TMU     | 858.     | <Jerr               |
| 4 |          |       |             | 537.5895 | y.Serafini@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Smith    | Phil  | OSU         | 614.     | <smith.131@osu.edu> |
| 5 |          |       |             | 292.4120 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | St.      | Tom   | FAA /       | 703.     | [thomas.stclair@f   |
| 6 | Clair    |       | ATCSCC      | 904.4525 | aa.gov](mailto:Thom |
| . |          |       |             |          | as.stclair@faa.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Sud      | Ved   | AUA-740     | 703.     | <ved.sud@faa.gov>   |
| 7 |          |       |             | 326.3822 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Swenor   | Patty | AUA-700     | 703.     | [                   |
| 8 |          |       |             | 326.3815 | Patricia.swenor@faa |
| . |          |       |             |          | .gov](../../../../. |
|   |          |       |             |          | ./../../../A:/Patri |
|   |          |       |             |          | cia.swenor@faa.gov) |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 6 | Tigert   | Gary  | ZME TMO     | 901.     | <G                  |
| 9 |          |       |             | 368.8548 | ary.tigert@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 7 | White    | T     | NY TRACON   | 516.     | <thom               |
| 0 |          | homas |             | 683.2980 | as.s.white@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 7 | Wilken   | Ed    | ZKC TMU     | 913.     | [edwi               |
| 1 |          |       |             | 254.8501 | lken@faa.gov](mailt |
| . |          |       |             |          | o:EdWilken@faa.gov) |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 7 | Wolfe    | Carol | ATCSCC      | 703.     | <c                  |
| 2 |          |       | ATT-240     | 925-3135 | arol.wolfe@faa.gov> |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 7 | Wood     | Bruce | USAirways   | 412.     | <bwood@usairways>   |
| 3 |          |       |             | 262.4546 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
+---+----------+-------+-------------+----------+---------------------+
| 7 | Wray     | Tom   | ZKC TMO     | 913.     | <Tom.wray@faa.gov>  |
| 4 |          |       |             | 254.8460 |                     |
| . |          |       |             |          |                     |
|   |          |       |             |          |                     |
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# Section II: Agenda

**Collaborative Routing Work Group (CRWG) meeting**

**September 24-25, 2002**

**Agenda:**

**0830 -- 0845:** Opening / Administration /Structure

> Next year's calendar
>
> Roles and Responsibilities

**0845- 1045:** Severe Weather / CDM Program Review -- Panel Discussion.

Moderated by Bill Cranor and Debbie Johannes

What worked, what hasn't worked and how can we improve?

What initiatives do we have planned that will address the concerns?

Do we have issues that need to be addressed?

What projects are we working that address our concerns?

Where do we place our focus for 2003?

Identify priorities for next year's use and deployment?

**1045 -- 1100: Break**

**1100 -- 1130:** GDPE enhancements in support of SWAP (Metron / Jimmy
Johnston)

Distance based GDP -- dialogue on concepts for application

Java FSM

Multi Airport / Multi fix GDP concepts

Playbook GDP Concepts

**1130 -- 1245** Lunch

**1245 -- 1:30:** RAT team update (Mike Murphy / Roger Beatty) -- The
next steps: using RAT to improve Field communications.

**1:30 -- 4:00:** Break out-groups -- Break out sessions are limited to
team members all other CRWG members will be involved in the General
Session topics below.

> CDM Joint training team. ITFM (Team leads have established agenda and
> will report out progress during report outs.)
>
> NOTE: Items not covered will be carried over to tomorrow's break out
> session.

General Session CRWG: (Bill Cranor / Debbie Johannes)

-   Collaborative open session -- those not currently on teams.

-   NASCON "Rules of the Road, Route Generation proposal, (OEP item,
    generated originally in 1998, included in the EWG report and
    introduced into S2K.

-   Diversion / Pathfinder into terminal facilities, what does that
    mean - Timelines / Process /procedures for use and coordination.

-   Review of Current CDR/RMT/Play book process, dialogue on future
    development. Update from field reps on status of CDR/RMT and
    Playbook routes.

-   CDM/CR Joint training team update on training process, sharing ideas
    for next year's training.

-   Developing collaborative Traffic Flow management strategies using
    new weather forecasting tools:

-   National Convective Weather Forecast (NCWF), Corridor Integrated
    Weather System, (CIWS) / Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS)

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-   What is the operational concept and application for these tools?

-   How can we apply the information provided by these systems to our
    strategic planning process? How can we improve our tactical
    decisions and communication through improved forecasting?

# 

# Day 2: Tuesday: 0730 -- 1:00 (Note: please do not schedule your departure prior to 3:30 PM.) 

**0730-0745:** Recap and review of Day 1 activities.

**0745 -- 0815:** FCA/FEA Reroute team update:

**0815 -- 1230:** Break out group activities, continue

Break out teams.

**12:30 -- 1:00** -- Report outs and consensus decisions.

Tour and dialogue available of the United Airlines Airline Operations
Control Facility. Please identify if you are interested in
participating.

***Break Out-Groups members:***

**ITFM** -- Bill Leber / Tom White / Mel Schuette / Reily Schamberger /
Ed Gannon /

**FCA/FEA/Reroute team:** Loraine Sandusky / Mark Libby

Facilitated by Steve Bell and Paul Branch.

# Section III: Meeting Notes:

**Day 1**

##### Opening Remarks

Debbie Johannes, FAA provided welcoming remarks and introductions.
Participants were asked to sign in and update the information on the
roster. Debbie thanked Tim Matuszewski from United Airlines for
arranging the accommodations and asked attendees to provide Tim with a
head count for the United Airlines operations center tour. Debbie
provided historical background on CDM creation, successes, and tools
that have been fielded. She said CDM is high visibility within the FAA,
Industry, and Congress. She noted that NATCA representatives are
formally part of the process and that this group is diverse and
represents all aspects of air traffic management. Members were asked to
help new participants get up to speed on our processes, assign backups
and keep them informed - we cannot spend time on reeducation. Debbie
will distribute documentation on how we operate and the teams we have
formed.

Bill Cranor, USAirways introduced the various CR teams, team leads, and
missions. The CDM web site, maintained by Metron includes a revised
meeting schedule for next year at <http://www.metsci.com/cdm/>. Hotel
information for the next CR workshop in December is already posted on
the site (\$89 Crown Plaza).

Tim Matuszewski, UAL introduced Captain Craig Eldridge, UAL Pilot and
Director of Flight Operations. Captain Eldridge related early pilot
checkout experience and his appreciation for Chicago area controllers.
He said UAL wants to be the "Swiss watch" of airlines -- rebuilt around
reliability. He stated that the past year contained the most airline
turmoil he has seen, with the industry experiencing depressed revenues
and profits. Labor concessions are needed and they can no longer ignore
capacity issues. The industry cannot treat passengers like cargo. They
are looking for service, on-time performance, price, and safety.

Captain Eldridge said CDM provides an opportunity to work together. For
the first time ever UAL worked with centers on the summer schedule. They
took the summer schedule to Chicago Center for comments and made
adjustments based on their input. He challenged the group to work
together to develop better TFM tools and find the silver lining in these
gray clouds.

Captain Eldridge stressed communication; we must consider what other
airlines are during, not just what UAL wants to do. UAL is not always
able to do what others want, but would like feedback and will try to
work together to solve traffic management problems. He closed saying
that UAL sincerely appreciates the efforts of this group and he looks
forward to showing you around the UAL operations center.

# Severe Weather Review Panel

As part of the severe weather review, Bill Cranor put the following
information on the board concerning items deployed in 2002 and items
planned for 2003.

+------------------------------+------+-------------------------------+
| # Deployed of Available 2002 |      | ### Planned for 2003          |
|                              |      |                               |
| CCSD                         |      | Initial RAT                   |
|                              |      |                               |
| CCFP (2 hr updatex7x24, open |      | FCA Procedures/"what if"      |
| chat)                        |      |                               |
|                              |      | CCSD Enhancements             |
| Diversion Recovery tool      |      |                               |
|                              |      | ETMS 7.6                      |
| Pathfinder tool              |      |                               |
|                              |      | JAVA FSM; Distance GD, Multi  |
| TCA Web page                 |      | Airport/Fix                   |
|                              |      |                               |
| FEA/FCA (initial             |      | Diversion Recovery/Pathfinder |
| functionality)               |      | to field                      |
|                              |      |                               |
| Near RT-POET                 |      | SCS                           |
|                              |      |                               |
| RT-FSA                       |      | Client TDS @ Airlines         |
|                              |      |                               |
|                              |      | NASCON                        |
|                              |      |                               |
|                              |      | NCWF                          |
+------------------------------+------+-------------------------------+

An eight member panel was assembled to discuss what worked and what
didn't during the 2002 severe weather season. Specifically, the panel
was asked to respond to the following questions:

-   What worked, what hasn't worked and how can we improve?

-   What initiatives do we have planned that will address the concerns?

-   Do we have issues that need to be addressed?

-   What projects are we working that address our concerns?

-   Where do we place our focus for 2003?

-   Identify priorities for next year's use and deployment?

# 

# A briefing on delay statistics was also included in the discussion and will be posted with the minutes on the CDM web site.

# 

# Severe Weather Panel Comments

Key points from Steve Scheurer, UAL Flight Dispatcher

-   Concerned about help desk/education/training of CDM tools for
    airline dispatchers.

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-   TCA web page works "real well", still an occasional need for the
    capability to talk to a person (what to do when the web page is not
    enough).

-   Really likes the Diversion Recovery page.

-   Frequent modifications to Playbook routes are a problem -- perhaps
    more routes are needed for Transcons.

-   Transcons should have more priority during the SPO.

-   Need to avoid double penalties due to Transcon MIT/GDP interactions.
    On the whole, things were improved this year and dynamic changes
    worked better this summer.

Q: Problems with Playbook modification?

A: Timing and confusion -- modifications are not in computers for
planning purposes and require lots of coordination effort.

Q: Source of double penalty?

A: MIT/Terminal issue

Q: Did we hit the right balance on GS/GDPs, also address the "wait and
see" concern? (all panel members were asked to respond during their
turn)

A: Yes, the balance was about right. GSs are up slightly but GDP minutes
are down -- and the "wait and see" did have merit.

Key points from Tom Ray, ZKC Center TMO

-   SP collaboration telecons worked well.

-   The 2 hour CCFP updates seemed more accurate until last month
    (August), when accuracy seemed to decline.

-   He appreciated the work of the FEA/FCAs team and the products of
    that group.

-   Would like to see additional early planning for Transcon routings --
    particularly early departures from east coast, and the return push.

-   "Wait and see", sometimes we waited too long. We should push the
    early morning Transcons sooner.

-   Need continued emphasis on recovery when CCFP doesn't pan out.

-   We wait to long to implement GDPs and end up dealing with the
    congestion tactically and with airborne holding. The information was
    available but all parties are reluctant to push for and implement a
    plan.

-   Also said the August CCFP forecast accuracy seemed to fall-off.

> Action Item #1 Dave Rodenhuis, FAA -- will take the action to look at
> CCFP problems, particularly late August fall-offs

Q: Do we have data to analyze "wait and see" -- (Ratio of when we did
not put in a plan but should have to when we put in a plan but should
not have).

A: We don't have the data to say when a "wait and see" occurred. Perhaps
we should provide ways to allow this data to be collected and analyzed.
We need to develop criteria, maybe a log entry so analysts can track.

Key points from Bob Emmerson, Manager of Tactical Operations in the
Midwest.

-   He reviewed the statistics provided by Ellen King from the FAA QA
    department (see presentation for specifics).

-   Great progress in reducing delays and establishing/improving
    relationships with NBAA and the Military.

-   Tools are contributing to better decision taking.

-   Information sharing between working groups needs to improve.

-   Airline schedule adjustments are always an issue.

-   Impact on operational errors always needs to be considered.

-   ASDI displays should be at the TMU positions in Centers. Centers
    need more information on surface information that towers see.

-   We need to get departure route availability information out sooner
    when severe weather is impacting routes.

-   GDP minute reductions can occur from going into a GDP late and
    coming out of a GDP early.

Q: Are statistics adjusted for weather differences?

A: No

Q: GSs are up slightly, is this because of "wait and see"?

A: Yes, but the ratio seems to be more balanced.

Key points from Ed Olsen, NWA

-   Summer went pretty well -- improved towards the end of summer. We
    may have gotten into a "status quo" on strategic conferences. They
    became more proactive later in the summer.

-   "Wait and See" hurts Transcons -- we need to be more proactive.

-   Good help from NavCanada.

-   We seem to be slow backing out of a plan.

-   The 2hr CCFP, Diversion Recovery Page, Pathfinder Page, and POET are
    very helpful.

-   Likes the TCA Web Page, it saves a phone call and has a good
    response time.

-   Future FCA tools look good.

Key points from Marty Rosenberg, ZNY TMC

-   Counting on Lincoln Labs (CWIS) to get us out of "wait and see".

-   Great summer in spite of all the Military operations. Lots of
    cooperation with the Military.

-   Communication needs to improve between Centers and between Centers
    and ATCSCC. He was not aware of the TCA web site (Currently for
    ATCSCC and Users, not yet at Centers).

-   Airlines took the initiative to file good routes around weather.

-   Airlines used offshore routes to keep them out of restrictions.
    Continental and Jet Blue use offshore routes consistently.

-   The DSP at NY Center helps with decision taking, but the capability
    is not fully realized. You can meter traffic with DSP.

-   Playbook and CDR changes need to be coordinated. CDRs are usually
    one update behind Playbooks. Playbook changes are manually
    intensive.

-   DSP at the Command Center helps maintain situational awareness.

-   Equalization of delays in North East. Who is in charge? Who gets
    priority? How do we spread out delays and get traffic into the
    overhead stream?

-   Create CDRs for Gulf routes.

> Issues:

-   Preferences for airports/routes flow.

-   Implementation of Playbook plays with MITs.

Bill Cranor, reminded the group that when dealing with equity issues, we
need to ask equity questions in a way that the CR Group can answer.

Bill Cranor and Debbie Johannes provided summary comments of the severe
weather review so far.

Comments/Issues:

-   They requested feedback about if this review format is useful?

-   Common thread: "Wait and See", we need to analyze this

-   Improvements this year even though the weather has been better

-   Positive response to tools (most new tools were for the users)

-   CCFP -- mixed review, we will keep working to make it better

-   Work Group communication, we need to do a better job of keeping
    participants informed

-   Equity, develop "operational solutions" at the CR level

-   Reduced GDPs/GSs even without the tools recommended by the 2002
    Severe Weather Group

-   Ensure future tools address our problems

-   Transcons need more emphasis during planning

-   Playbook modifications create workload issues for the FAA and
    Airlines

-   New routes are needed

-   Expand the TCA web page. Draft procedures are being written. Hope to
    expand to the field by next summer

-   Expand Diversion Recovery and Pathfinder pages to the field

-   They would like the panelists to address the last three questions
    from the agenda

Key points from Mike Murphy, ATCSCC Severe Weather

-   CCFP -- The 2 hour updates change a lot between forecasts. The 2
    hour works pretty good, but better products are available.

-   Accuracy of 4-6 hours forecasts has not improved. "Wait and see" is
    driven by inaccuracy, a better 4-6 hour forecast is needed.

-   Playbooks have limitations -- particularly for transcons. Need to
    distinguish full-blown playbook vs. tactical reroute.

-   Pathfinder benefits are not all that clear at the ATCSCC.

-   TCA web is good during hot situations, cuts down on phone calls.

-   FEA/FCA is not fully utilized. Facilities need to pull flight lists
    and do research before calling about reroutes.

Q: Could Mitre staff help with drawing FCAs?

A: No, Mitre is in a support role.

-   Planning telecons need to utilize the latest best information and
    include exit strategies in the discussions.

-   Chokepoints need to be discussed on telecon\'s. They\'re not
    discussed on the early telecon and by the next telecon it\'s too
    late.

-   A major database with common data and updates that is shared by all
    tools is needed.

Key points from Rick Dalton, SWA

-   Too much "wait, wait, wait for routes". Results in unspent capacity.

-   ATCSCC shift changes seem to involve major shifts in plans.

-   Sometimes there appears to be a communication breakdown between the
    ATCSCC and facilities.

-   CCSD has been very valuable.

-   He is looking forward to RAT implementation.

-   He would like to see "auto pickup" back on the Diversion Recovery
    page.

-   Host does not accept reroutes, we need to understand Host
    limitations.

-   Current airport acceptance rate is needed on the AADC.

-   CCFP is working pretty well, also noticed an August accuracy
    drop-off.

-   The FCA group is working hard to find solutions.

Key points from Al Barnett, NavCanada

-   Limited resources - personnel, radar, and data communication between
    facilities.

-   Reroutes need 4 extra staff for each opened route. Resources get
    burned even if route isn't used.

-   There are fewer "jumpers" (extra flights on route) this year.

-   Working data transfer issues

-   CCFP-Weather doesn't stop at the border!!! Dave Rodenhuis said this
    is being worked and they should have the problem solved for next
    year.

GDPE Enhancements in support of SWAP

Sandy Clover and Kevin Kollmann both from Metron led this discussion.

Distance Based GDPs:

Started working on this in 1999 because of tier based inequities.
Concept is that centers are replaced by distance using great circle
distance. Existing GDP and sub-ing process and procedures are unchanged.
When the technology is available for Distance Based GDPs you will still
have the capabilities for tier based GDPs for added flexibility.
Distance based GDP implementation provides a natural transition to
graphic GDP tools. To be implemented in ETMS 7.6 in the spring of 2003.

Sandy demonstrated the Tier vs. Distance based GDPs and the graphical
interface.

-   No change to the implementation or execution of GDPs, it will be
    just like its done today.

-   Reviewed distance based changes to the ADL, automation, and
    processing changes.

Issue: Existing FAA/NAVCanada agreement is based on tiers.

Q: Can you exclude close in airports.

A: Yes, eventually using an additional range ring, currently you would
exclude the close tiers.

**Multi-fix GDP Concepts:**

-   Simulations have been conducted

-   Lots of issues and work remain

-   Will not be ready this spring (2003)

**Multi-airport GDP Concepts:**

-   Simulations have been conducted

-   May have something running in 6-8 months

**JAVA FSM:**

Sandy demonstrated Java FSM start-up and changes to the new tool bar,
map displays, flight lists, time line, and report manager.

-   The Window management capability is still being developed.

-   Metron is working to minimizing the training load for the various
    users.

-   Java FSM will be deployed this spring.

RAT Team Update

The next steps: using RAT to improve Field communications presented by
Mike Murphy, ATCSCC and Roger Beatty, AAL.

RAT Advisory Update:

-   Lots of changes last month

-   Testing planned through December

-   Airlines and facilities are needed to help test (RAT team is looking
    for volunteers)

-   Procedures to be developed in December

Keith Campbell, Mitre discussed setting up for the autosend test to
handle the RAT list.

-   Airlines will get only their flight plus subs

-   Facilities just their flights

-   Testing is ongoing, network connection problems are being worked

Roger explained that the RAT list is essentially a route specific,
flight specific, list of impacted flights verses a blanket advisory. The
RAT list is just sent to impacted users verses all AOCs and facilities.
Implementation will cut down on reviewing advisories that don't impact
your airline or facility.

Roger demonstrated the Reroute Advisory Tool. Roger exploded the
prototype SW and he will have Metron put a copy on the CDM web page. He
said this prototype is quick and dirty, not a polished system, just for
exploratory purposes. He provided a slide show that explains all the
features that will also be exploded and put on the CDM web.

The RAT list opens the door for other potential automation
opportunities, it is yet to be determined if it will ever be on the
CCSD. Tim Grovac, ATCSCC said requirements and ETMS integration are
being looked into for future implementation.

Rick Oiesen, Volpe explained the create reroute dialog box, and the
resulting advisory list with reroutes (RAT list). We will use the same
process to distribute the RAT list that is used for GDPs. Planning to
implement in ETMS 7.6.

Issue:

This is all one way --we need to have communication. Some communication
takes place at the SPT, early intent is needed to really communicate.
Direction is needed to close the loop on this.

Breakouts

The CR Workgroup members met in breakout groups for the rest of day 1.
Attachments 1-3 are the minutes from the 3 breakout groups (FCA/Reroute,
I-TFM, and a Collaborative General open session).

##### 

##### Day 2

##### Recap and Review of Day 1 Activities

Bob Emmerson introduced Nancy Shelton, Great Lakes Division Manager who
briefly addressed the group and thanked them for all the work they are
doing.

Debbie Johannes recapped yesterdays discussions and announced the
following meeting schedule:

-   November 5-6, 2002 CDM meeting at the FedEx World Headquarters in
    Memphis, TN

-   December 3-4, 2002 CR Workshop at the Crown Plaza, Nashua, HN

    -   Fly into Manchester if possible

    -   From Boston it's more than an hour drive

    -   Plan on 2 full days

    -   Hotel address: 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, NH

    -   Call by November 12^th^ to get the \$89.00 rate

    -   Reference FAA CR Workshop when you call

    -   Hotel #603-886-1200

Details will be posted on the CDM web site.

##### FCA/Reroute Team Update 

Ed Corcoran, ATCSCC reviewed the group's timeline (See Attachment III).
He requested feedback about why the previous testing of the FCA process
did not work. Ed feels it was because the testing started at the
beginning of the severe weather season.

The field used the existing FCA capability more as summer went on to get
familiar with its use. It was often used on a tactical basis. Some of
the uses:

-   to combine sectors to get traffic flow numbers

-   for fix loading

-   Caps

-   to monitor arrivals

-   for military areas

FCA/Reroute procedures development is a work in progress. Additional
details will be added during testing for the report out in Memphis and
NH. Ed discussed the connectivity test scheduled for October 10^th^ to
establish communications. On October 10-11 they will hold the first
FCA/Reroute test at the ATCSCC.

Debbie reminded everyone to be thinking about what is required to train
for spring. The participants responded that scripted exercises are
preferred for training.

Roger Beatty requested that airlines be kept informed of any
requirements from the groups work and that the group utilize the web
site or exploder to keep participants informed.

The draft Ops Concept is finished, and will be put on the web site or
exploded. Comments are requested.

##### Breakout Meeting Continued

See detailed day 2 breakout minutes in attachments.

##### 

##### Breakout Groups Report Outs

Key points are listed below. The attachments contain detailed breakout
minutes.

##### FCA/Reroute Report Out

Key points:

-   Working on a draft Operational Concept

    -   Draft is being exploded

    -   Send comments back to the FCA/Reroute team

-   Did not get to the table top dry run this meeting

-   Initial face-to-face testing to take place at the ATCSCC on October
    10-11

# Training Report Out

Key points:

-   In the past training has slipped through the cracks

-   Will develop a timeline and integration plan

-   Will coordinate timelines with other teams and tool deployments

-   HITL is necessary to shake out training and improve the product
    before it's fielded

-   Personnel involved in testing can become trainer for facility

##### I-TFM Report Out

Key points:

-   The Group has now reformed due to loss of key players (Mel &
    Lorraine) and summer weather season

-   Added NATCA

-   Next meeting October 17 at the ATCSCC

-   Will meet again in November and December

-   To participate, Industry see Bill Leber, others see Debbie Johannes

-   I-TFM Products

> OpsCon, late 03
>
> Requirements document
>
> Business plan

-   There will be a website

-   "Thinking out of the Box, not out of the universe"

-   Focus will be on Automation & Integration

-   Working on Flow charts to capture processes, will submit to the
    group for comment

-   Developing short/medium/long term goals

#### Weather (CCFP) Report Out

#### Key points:

-   Establishing a working group

-   CWSUs should participate in the chat rooms

-   CIWS look great, but must prove it's better

#### Playbook Report Out

Key points:

-   Coordinate Playbook and CDR updates with RMT

-   Develop a strategy for east-to-west traffic flows

-   Review of plays that do and don't work

#### 

#### Workshop Close

#### Debbie Johannes reminded the group of the next CDM and CR meetings. Also the ATCSCC will be having a severe weather review. She will find out who should participate from the CDM/CR group.

#### 

#### 

#### 

#### 

#### 

#### 

#### Section IV: Action Items

+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
| ##  | ## CR Actions                         |              |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
| *   | **Action Item**                       | **Actionee** | **Sus   |
| *AI |                                       |              | pense** |
| #** |                                       |              |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
| 1   | Take the action to look at CCFP       | Dave         |         |
|     | problems, particularly late August    | Rodenhuis,   |         |
|     | fall-offs                             | FAA          |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
| 2   | The Playbook GDPs concept needs to be | Mark Libby,  |         |
|     | documented.                           | ATCSCC       |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
| 3   | Reevaluate the use of the text box in | Dave         |         |
|     | the CCFP weighted forecast.           | Rodenhuis,   |         |
|     |                                       | FAA          |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
| 4   | Bill Cranor will contact Russ Gold to | Bill Cranor, |         |
|     | see if he can participate in the      | USAirways    |         |
|     | NASCON Team.                          |              |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
| 5   | Bill Cranor/Debbie Johannes will set  | Bill         |         |
|     | up a NASCO Team meeting/location.     | C            |         |
|     |                                       | ranor/Debbie |         |
|     |                                       | Johannes     |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+
|     |                                       |              |         |
+-----+---------------------------------------+--------------+---------+

Attachment I

CRWG September 24-25^th^, 2002

General Session Breakout Minutes

Day 1

CRWG General Session Breakout

Debbie Johannes explained the other breakout teams to the remaining
group that formed the General Session breakout participants (those not
currently on teams). The stated goal this afternoon was the education of
new members and consensus decision making.

The listed topics will be discussed (not in this order):

-   NASCON "Rules of the Road, Route Generation proposal, (OEP item,
    generated originally in 1998, included in the EWG report and
    introduced into S2K.

-   Diversion / Pathfinder into terminal facilities, what does that
    mean - Timelines / Process /procedures for use and coordination.

-   Review of Current CDR/RMT/Play book process, dialogue on future
    development. Update from field reps on status of CDR/RMT and
    Playbook routes.

-   CDM/CR Joint training team update on training process, sharing ideas
    for next year's training.

-   Developing collaborative Traffic Flow management strategies using
    new weather forecasting tools:

-   National Convective Weather Forecast (NCWF), Corridor Integrated
    Weather System, (CIWS) / Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS)

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-   What is the operational concept and application for these tools?

-   How can we apply the information provided by these systems to our
    strategic planning process? How can we improve our tactical
    decisions and communication through improved forecasting?

Review of CDR/RMT/Playbook Process

Bruce Wood, USA and Jeff Richards, ATCSCC reviewed the current
CDR/RMT/Playbook process and future development and provided an
update/insight from field reps on CDR/RMT and Playbook routes as listed
below:

-   Working to coordinate Playbook updates with CDRs and include in RMT
    updates.

-   Issue, are we going to expand playbook routes? Some think it is
    already too large.

-   Expand Transcon concept of the "midnight test"

-   A modified Playbook route is preferred over a new route. Should we
    make some of the modified Playbook routes plays? An analysis may be
    needed on what routes are modified to determine if Plays should be
    developed. Timing of the advisory is also an issue, especially for
    the Transcons.

-   We should review the Playbook plays used like we did last year (some
    Plays that are not used have been deleted) to determine what Plays
    are used and if more Plays need to be developed. More airspace
    perimeter routes for transcons may be useful.

-   Facilities should review the Plays through their airspace.

-   The idea was floated about developing offset parallel routes for
    different airports. It was stated that this still creates chock
    points and arrival blending issues.

-   Caps should be part of the culture and planning. Some centers (JAX)
    use already, should be formalized and implemented nationally.

-   Action Item #2 The Playbook GDPs concept needs to be documented and
    explored. Action for Mark Libby ATCSCC. (Tim Grovac gave the example
    of running a GDP on a fix or a route (anywhere ADL))

-   Discussed using parallel routes and having an "HOV" lane for airline
    priority flights.

-   CDRs are already coordinated with facilities, we should explore
    using them for enroute events, not just for getting out of the
    departing airport. The CDR database contains a "gold mine" of
    information.

-   The ATCSCC including CDRs as part of the advisory process was great!

-   Recommended that CDRs be matched up with Playbook routes. Group
    agreed that this was a good idea. This work needs to be scoped.
    Coordination is also an issue, airlines cannot file these on their
    own initiative, also may be part of early intent. Tying CDRs and
    Playbooks together will help when changes are implemented.

-   High-Altitude redesign will impact Playbooks. Impact cannot be
    assessed until we see how they will implement the redesign. New
    Playbook routes will probably need to be developed, while others
    drop by the wayside. Debbie Johannes said that CDM management is
    attempting to coordinate with the High-Altitude redesign team.

-   CDR MOA issues need to be discussed in the future.

Day 2

##### TFM Strategies Using New Weather Forecasting Tools

Dave Rodenhuis, ATT-260 and Jim Evans, MIT LL provided the update on
weather forecasting tools.

**CCFP:**

The CCFP was started 4 years ago by the Aviation Weather Center (AWC).
It is available 7X24 from March to October. CCFP provides 2, 4 and 6
hour forecasts. An accurate 6 hour forecast is very difficult. The CIWS
(used in the NY to Chicago corridor) is used in the 0-2 hour time period
using radar, no weather forecast are used. NCWS (0-1 hours) NCAR is a
national product.

CCFP Problems;

-   Discrepancy in the forecast

-   Discrepancy in the application

Went from every 4 hour to every 2 hour forecasts in mid season to fill
the 4 hour gap. Issue is that every 2 hours we get something new.

Currently developing a requirements statement and working to improve
precision and reliability. New parameters are being developed to check
reliability. The main focus it to get the 2 hour forecast to be more
reliable and accurate.

Comment from the Field: Local facilities know the weather for their
Center-AWC does not consider the experienced input from the local FAA
weather experts when developing the forecast. The field representatives
said they have and will continue to bring up this issue on the SPTs.
Dave noted this issue and is working to improve the coordination. He
also reminded the field to submit comments in the chat room and send him
emails with issues at "dave.rodenhuis@faa.gov".

Working to add Canadian convective weather. Canadian Weather groups and
NavCanada will participate in next years chat and forecast development.

Consensus in needed on percent coverage breakdown and the correct use of
the text box.

Action #3, Dave Rodenhuis, Reevaluate the use of the text box in the
weighted forecast.

Jim Evans presented slides with actual weather versus the 2 hour and 4
hour forecast of coverage and probability. Most of the time the actual
weather was less than forecast. The problem of "over forecasting" is
worse with the 6 hour forecast. This helps explain the "wait and see".
The challenge is using this data better to support TFM. Greater accuracy
is needed, but this is difficult to improve in the 4-6 hour time frame.

It was suggested that the 4-6 hour forecast just be used to get a
general idea for the long hauls, and to include recovery strategies in
our planning. It was recommended that we develop and include contingency
plans into the process, "precision wait and see". However, having
multiple plans is difficult because of the dynamics and workload. It was
mentioned that at the Dallas CDM meeting we discussed phasing in and out
of plans, but nothing has come from the discussion. We also discussed
using "duration of event" as the trigger to come off plans/Plays.
However, currently we have no easy way to get flights rerouted back to
the original rout if the weather does not materialize.

**CIWS:**

CIWS was described as a tactical tool, made up from a mosaic of sensors
and radars. CIWS is updated every minute and includes eco tops that are
better than most other products, (most pilots will fly over if they can
get 5000 feet over the tops) track, growth and decay. They are looking
to expand CIWS farther south and integrate it with TFM. CIWS data is
available for post analysis. CIWS data appears to be more accurate and
operationally useful than the 2 hour CCFP. The CDM/CR group will need to
discuss future plans for CIWS. CIWS was available for demonstration in
the back of the CR meeting room.

**Route Availability Planning Tool (RAPT):**

The tool is used to get more departures out and help prevent gridlock.
Helps evaluate what, where, and when flights can get out. The
experimental tool went live in August and has a range of 30 minutes
flying time. No current plans to integrate RAPT with CDM/CR tools. The
RAPT tool was available for demonstration in the back of the CR meeting
room.

##### NASCON "Rules of the Road"

Debbie Johannes provided background information on NASCON. NASCON was
originally discussed in 1997/1998. The concept is similar to DOD DEFCON,
but would be applied to severe weather or other constraints. The NASCON
level would relate to the level of constraint on the aviation user
community. User flexibility would be limited as the NASCON level
increased. An additional proposal is that during periods of constraint,
flows through airspace could be identified. The CDM/CR group needs to
review the concept and how to proceed with it. The discussion also needs
to include regional differences.

Bill Leber's take on this from the users perspective is that users need
to know the "Rules of the Road". Rules are needed so airlines will know
how to participate in the solution.

NASCON, "Rules of the Road" is included in the OEP. The rules would
change during severe weather to create a more predictable, manageable
traffic flow. Suspending NRP's was mentioned as an example of a possible
rule change.

Q: Who would be the lead on setting the NASCON.

A: The ATCSCC would set the NASCON level, but users and the field would
implement.

Some participants did not see any operational benefit; what does this do
that the SPT does not accomplish? It was noted that NASCON predated the
SPT, and maybe we are not getting what we need from the SPT. The SPT
could be the vehicle to collaborate on, announce, or discuss NASCON
levels.

The NASCON concept contains lots of national ramifications and a
national workgroup is probably needed to work this. However, properly
implemented, this may reduce communication requirements- users will know
how to respond to the NASCON levels. NASCONs could be national or Center
specific. Some participants were concerned that this adds a layer of
bureaucracy, or that places like NY would be "NASCON 4" everyday.

Bill Cranor proposed that a small NASCON team write a response to the
original concept. Bill said some aspects may already be covered by the
SPT. The whole concept may not make sense anymore, but we need to
evaluate what is still needed.

Issues:

-   What is the criteria for each NASCON level?

-   Impact of chasing down "non compliance"

-   What are the "rules" and how do we adjust them (no broad brush)

-   Concern FAA would change from service provider to "police"

-   Concern facilities (Centers) would increase NASCON level from Center
    to Center (expanding versus absorbing restrictions)

-   Impact of increased SPT time to discuss NASCON on the SPT process

-   Impacts on flexibility and service

-   Increased level of bureaucracy

-   Concept is vague

-   Small SPT adjustment may be all that is needed.

-   Should this be moved off our plate (punt)

NASCON Team:

Goals

-   Flush out the concept of NASCON and determine what is still valid
    and what we are doing to address constraint areas and intent.

-   Develop recommendations to improve communication and planning, and
    implement what makes sense.

Team Members:

4 Centers, ZAU, ZNY, ...

ATCSCC

NWA, Bill Leber

SCT, Jerry Serafini

ATA, Russ Gold (see action 4)

NBAA

Eric?

Action Item #4 Bill Cranor will contact Russ Gold to see if he can
participate in the NASCON Team.

Action Item #5 Bill Cranor/Debbie Johannes will set up a NASCO Team
meeting/location.

**Pathfinder & Diversion Recovery**

Bruce Wood, USAirways and Jeff Richards, ATCSCC discussed Diversion
Recovery/Pathfinder timelines /process /procedures for use and
coordination.

Key points:

-   Pathfinder and Diversion Recovery pages are on the ATCSCC web page

-   Not available at the tower level, but the Group felt towers should
    have these tools

-   Need to determine how the tower would use these tools and what is
    expected

-   Issues --

    -   Lack of internet access in the towers

    -   Lack of web page standardization

    -   Tower positions with internet service are busy with other
        functions

-   Deploying to Centers and TRACONs will still reduce the number of
    phone calls

Q: Could we get this data into the IDS system in the towers?

A: The group did not think Systems Atlanta would permit this.

Currently, to track diversions, towers call centers and rely on flight
plan remarks. If we provide the capability to towers, they might use the
capability to:

-   help prioritize ground movement

-   help prevent double penalties, towers would know to disregard the
    EDCT

Debbie Johannes reminded the group that we already have a consensus to
take Pathfinder and Diversion Recovery pages to the towers and we are
here to develop a strategy.

The suggestion was made to implement Pathfinder and Diversion Recovery
in towers that have Internet access as an experiment. The Group was not
sure how many tower have access and/or what positions have the access
(standardization issue).

Consensus: Implement Pathfinder and Diversion Recovery pages at towers
with Internet capability.

Attachment II

CRWG September 24-25^th^, 2002

Integrated-TFM (I-TFM) Minutes

Attendees:

+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| #         | ***First  | ***Org       | **        | ***email***      |
| ###### *L | Name***   | anization*** | *Phone*** |                  |
| ast Name* |           |              |           |                  |
+===========+===========+==============+===========+==================+
| Beatty    | Roger     | AAL          | 817       | [rbeatty@        |
|           |           |              | .931.0951 | gte.net](mailto: |
|           |           |              |           | rbeatty@gte.com) |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| Cragg     | Ed        | AU           | 703       | ed.              |
|           |           | ATAC/AUA-700 | .345.6963 | cragg@auatac.com |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| DeB       | Kevin     | ZAB TMC      | 505       | ke               |
| enedittis |           | NATCA REP    | .856.4540 | vindeben@aol.com |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| Jackson   | Claude    | Mitre /      | 703       | <cja             |
|           |           | CAASD        | .883.6271 | ckson@mitre.org> |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| Kollmann  | Kevin     | Metron       | 724       | [                |
|           |           | Aviation,    | .857.3469 | kollmann@metron. |
|           |           | Inc.         |           | com](mailto:Koll |
|           |           |              |           | mann@metron.com) |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| Leber     | Bill      | NWA          | 612       | [will            |
|           |           |              | .727.0293 | iam.leber@nwa.co |
|           |           |              |           | m](mailto:Willia |
|           |           |              |           | m.leber@nwa.com) |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| Molin     | Doug      | ZID TMO      | 317       | Douglas          |
|           |           |              | .247.2267 | .L.Molin@faa.gov |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| St. Clair | Tom       | FAA / ATCSCC | 703       | [thomas          |
|           |           |              | .904.4525 | .stclair@faa.gov |
|           |           |              |           | ](mailto:Thomas. |
|           |           |              |           | stclair@faa.gov) |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| Sud       | Ved       | AUA-740      | 703       | <                |
|           |           |              | .326.3822 | ved.sud@faa.gov> |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| White     | Thomas    | NY TRACON    | 516       | <thomas.         |
|           |           |              | .683.2980 | s.white@faa.gov> |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+
| Wray      | Tom       | ZKC TMO      | 913       | <T               |
|           |           |              | .254.8460 | om.wray@faa.gov> |
+-----------+-----------+--------------+-----------+------------------+

Day 1

This group has only met 2-3 times in the past.

Three products

1.  Concept Paper about how I-TFM should work

2.  Requirements Document supporting the concept

3.  Business Plan

Much discussion about starting point -- capacity, demand, congestion

-   Assumes today\'s decision makers

-   Should we start "from scratch"

-   What is the correct size of this group (should the group be smaller)

Day 2

Bill Leber suggested, "We need to get out of the box, not out of the
Universe" in developing the I-TFM concept.

Tools:

1.  New Automation

2.  Integration of Tools

Better Data Fidelity

New ways for Airlines to provide FAA with intent. Flight plan is not
adequate

-   New flight plan format.

-   RTCA workgroup 5 report 169?

For each flowchart box:

> Data -- source
>
> Process --
>
> Decision --
>
> What do you need to know about Capacity/Demand.

Everybody will come back with captured decisions / processes from flow
chart for next meeting.

Need to set up Web work area for I-TFM.

Attachment III

CRWG September 24-25^th^, 2002

FCA/Reroute Minutes

Agenda for Chicago, September 24-25, 2003

24th: Review Outline OpsCon

25th: Tabletop Walk-Through

**Parameters for Walk-Through (for 9/25)**

-   Create test FCA (Start/End 1800-2000Z): John M

-   Operators pull FCA list at 1000 EDT (14Z)

-   Filters: FL240-410

-   Destinations: ZNY/ZOB/ZDC/ZBW

-   Departing: 6 West Centers

-   Operators: Pull FCA list and flight plans at 12Z and 14Z

Day 1

The group began its meeting at 1330, after the CR group morning meeting.
Carol advised the group that due to the short time period between
meetings the meetings would be combined into one set of minutes and sent
out via the Exploder after 9/27. Other business was discussed and the
day's agenda agreed on. The day's agenda was to validate the revised
OpsCon Outline dated 9/22. Rick led the discussion and noted changes for
the next draft revision. The draft outline now included 6 steps, or
stages. The group agreed to add an early morning Early Intent for
TransCon traffic in Stage 1. A phrase change was included as a result of
collaboration: "optional reroutes" was changed to "route options." The
new phrase was intended to convey the group's new concept of the users
managing their own routes instead of the FAA mandating them. The issue
of who's responsibility to use the RRMT (reroute modeling tool) as a way
to ensure sector capacity/demand was added to the Parking Lot to be
discussed later, as no resolution between the facilities and the Command
Center could be reached at this time (Stage 4a.i)(e). With that
exception, the group completed the review/validation through Stage 5 by
the end of the day. After reviewing the day, evaluation, and revising
the next day's agenda, the group adjourned at 1700.

##### Day 2

Mark Libby made a short presentation to the CR group and stressed that
the group was not ready to release the OpsCon, yet, but showed the
group's Timeline as developed so far. The group met at 0815 to meet
until 1230 when the CR group reconvened for final reports. The group was
told later by BC/DJ to stop at 1210. After the initial review, action
items, and other business, the group continued with the agenda set the
day before: completing the OpsCon validation, followed by the
Walkthrough. Steve Caisse asked to have a statement added to the OpsCon,
as a "Stage 7" or incorporated into existing stages. It was decided to
add it to the existing stages. It concerned routing options for flights
that filed prior to the FEA/FCA notification and departed without time
to go through the process stipulated in the OpsCon. The OpsCon
validation was completed and Rick advised he would have the Outline, not
necessarily the whole document, revised prior to Oct 11. A condensed
outline of the OpsCon was presented and the group accepted it (Slide
20). The issue of who to disseminate the draft OpsCon to was raised and
BC/DJ advised the group to send it out on the group's Exploder and post
it on the group's web page. They would review it for format and decide
when to make it available to all. The group discussed and agreed to a
scenario and parameters for the Oct 10-11 testing, based on the one
prepared for the Walkthrough. Test Objectives for Oct 10-11 were agreed
to (Slide 23) and Action Items were reviewed, particularly for Oct 2 and
Oct 10-11. Jim Houde reported on his action item and said that he or Ken
would take minutes whenever possible and MITRE offered to help when they
were unavailable. Rick advised that Ken H. was working hard at getting
setup for the connectivity test on Oct 2, but they had not found a way,
yet, to connect the field facilities. He also said it was unlikely that
the CCSD Early Intent entry device would be ready by Oct 2 and possibly
not by Oct 10-11; they are aiming for the Oct 15 test. The group did not
have time to do the actual Walkthrough they had planned. They concluded
preparations for the Oct 2 Dry Run and the Oct 10-11 tests. The group
joined the CR group report-out after the day's review and evaluation.

**FCA/Reroute Modeling Workgroup, Testing & Implementation Timeline**

**09/23:** FCA posted on TSD; Team pull individual lists for 09/25
tabletop exercise

**09/24-25:** FCA breakout sessions in ORD

Tues. -- review Opscon outline/Proc. & Weds. -- tabletop exercise

**10/02:** 1000E Dry-run/connectivity checks

**10/10-10/11:** Test at ATCSCC

**10/15-16:** Test at ATCSCC/telcon

**11/04:** MEM - FCA breakout in afternoon

**11/05-06:** MEM -- CDM meeting

**11/15:** Deadline for ETMS 7.6 enhancements/changes

**12/03-04:** Nashua CR Meeting

**12/13:** ETMS 7.6 code freeze date

**02/01/03:** CCSD 7.6 changes due

**05/01/03: TARGET IMPLEMENTATION DATE**

Day 1 Parking Lot (9/24)

•Discuss FEA/FCA capacity

•OpsCon: RRMT

--Who uses it (first) to look at sector capacity.

•Check with Bill Leber about altitude for FCA

Day 2 Parking Lot (9/25)

•Conflicting reroutes in place: cancellation procedures

•Airborne aircraft concerns discussed in SPT (TELCON)

##### Day 1 Action Items (9/24)

> •Create Test: John M (checked/completed)
>
> •Early Intent/Incentives discussed w/ DJ/BC
>
> •CR/CDM mtg Report Out: Jo/Mark (checked/completed)
>
> •GA/Corp Situational Awareness: Rick and Jo talk to TG, (Added later:
>
> --CCSD on website
>
> --Website for GA/Corp early intent)
>
> •Altitude Field discussed w/B. Leber: Ed C.
>
> •Taking Minutes: Jim/Ken (checked/completed)
>
> •Metron use POET to analyze historical ETMS routes
>
> --Evaluate algorithms: Air Carrier and GA flights: Loraine/Mark
>
> •TSD icon: add a square
>
> --Flight list (general) indication: Rick/Barry check w/FAA for
> priority (Later this was put in the Parking Lot.)

##### Day 2 Action Items (9/25)

> •SPT participant: Ed C (checked/completed)
>
> •Coordinate technical environment for users and ATCSCC: Ken
>
> •Com Bridge for Oct 2: Ed C
>
> •Test TSD for field facilities: Ken
>
> •Talk to LV/Proc's Concept, 10/10 or 10/11: Mark
>
> •OpsCon put on web page \[and send email on exploder: later lined
> out\]: Rick O (10/1)?
>
> --Added: Send to Bill C and Debbie J
>
> •Write description of item 6: Steve H
>
> •Add comment in 6b re: how enroute traffic will be handled: Steve C

######## Action Items for Oct 10-11

-   Schedule training room and lab

-   Setup and send out test scenario on Oct 9 ("9" later crossed out and
    "2" was added?): John M/Steve H

-   Airlines bring flight plan data from list

-   Work with MITRE to apply OpsCon for test (script) and send out
    before Oct 2 (?): John

**OpsCon Changes (9/24)**

Step 1:

> --Add early intent for Transcon capability
>
> --GA -- Same as AOC

Step 2: GA -- NBAA desk monitor

Step 4: (6b.iii (4))

> --Identify rerouted flights on TSD w/square and on FCA lists, change
> Remark (later lined out)
>
> --Delete: "field 11"
>
> --Change "reroutes" to "route options."
>
> --Change 4a and add to 4e: "Monitor recommended reroutes via the
> reroute modeling tool." (Later put in Parking Lot.)

Step 5:

> --ci: Add "regulatory" after "safety".
>
> --ciii: "requirement or operational necessity".
>
> --ciii: "coordinates with the TCA".

######## Condensed OpsCon Outline

Stage 1: Common Situational Awareness

> •Time: Beginning of the day....Ongoing all day

--Monitor (common to all):

> •WX/CCFP
>
> •Demand

--SPT TELCONs and SPO advzy's (common to all)

--Early in the day: Early Intent for TransCons

Stage 2: FEA's

> •Time: 3-6 hours
>
> --FEA's created and discussed
>
> --Public FEA's issued

Stage 3: FEA Intent

> •Time: Public FEA to FCA issuance
>
> --General Intent: SPO TELCON
>
> --Specific Intent: automation, etc

Stage 4: FCA

> •Time: 2-3 hrs before FCA start time
>
> --FCA issued
>
> --Optional routes listed in advisory

Stage 5: Flight Plans

> •Time: FCA to 45 minutes prior to departure time

--Users indicate route

> •Field 11
>
> •Coordinate w/TCA

Stage 6: Tactical Changes via TMU (w/ATCSCC)

> •Time: 45 minutes prior to flight's departure

**Test Objectives for Oct 10-11 (9/25)**

> •Development of FEA/FCA procedures
>
> •Development of sample FEA/FCA advisory
>
> •Validation of OpsCon
>
> •Identify outstanding issues
>
> •Identify possible SPT changes