# Presentation: 499475

## MicronesiaProject UpdatePhase II (FY07 & FY08)

**Francis L. Benevides Jr. PhD, PE**
**Pacific Islands Program Manager, HIP SMO**

**Micronesia****Project Update****Phase II (FY07 & FY08)**

## REQUIREMENTSTechnical Operations

**Sustain facility and equipment by performing upgrades and modifications to meet:**
**FAA installation standards**
**National Airspace System (NAS) configuration criteria**
**Flight Plan 2004 – 2008 performance goals**
**National Electric Code (NEC) **
**Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) standards**

## FUTURE PROJECTSTechnical Operations

**Upgrade, modify existing facilities and equipment:**
**Supplemental Aviation Weather Reporting Station (SAWRS) electrical infrastructure**
**SAWRS consoles **
**FAA-certifiable radio communications equipment and related Digital Voice Recording System (DVRS) **
**Bandwidth Manager**

## FUTURE PROJECTS (continued)Technical Operations

**Upgrade, modify existing facilities and equipment:**
**Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) antennas**
**NAVAIDS Remote Monitoring System (NRMS) for NDB and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)**
**Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) computer workstations**
**Pre-positioned spare parts**

## SAWRS Electrical InfrastructureTechnical Operations

**Remove unauthorized mods applied since early 1970s**
**Remove known safety hazards (e.g. abandoned “live wires”)**
**Replace obsolete distribution panels and circuit breakers**
**Install lightning protection and approved grounding to accommodate latest solid state electronic equipment**
**Apply corrective measures to bring facilities up to current FAA installation standards and NEC codes**

## SAWRS ConsolesTechnical Operations

**Remove inherently cluttered, table-top type operating positions not suitable for current solid state electronics equipment**
**Install standard ergonomic consoles that facilitate adequate cooling, connectivity, mounting,  servicing and easy access to operational, and administrative equipment**

## Radio Communicationsand DVRSTechnical Operations

**Replace non FAA-certifiable radio transmitters and receivers with latest Motorola CM-200 series that are also compatible with voice recording systems**
**Install DVRS for reliable, secure, radio transmission recordings between SAWRS personnel and pilots to improve support of aviation inquiries and aircraft accident investigations   **

## Bandwidth ManagerTechnical Operations

**Optimize future telecommunications **
**PLAN:  Install interface to National Weather Service (NWS) Integrated Satellite Communication System (ISCS)**
**NWS:  weather forecasts, warnings, information, weather contour maps etc.**
**FAA:  communication support for NRMS**
**UPDATE:  **_**Exploring alternative options**_

## NDB AntennasTechnical Operations

**Remove existing T-top twin tower antennas not suitable for harsh, corrosive marine environments**
**Replace with single tower Marconi vertical antenna**
**Smaller overall “footprint”**
**Lower surface area exposed to corrosive elements**
**Easier servicing and maintenance**
**Increased facility reliability**** and availability**

## NRMS for  NDB and DMETechnical Operations

**Currently, only local control and monitoring**
**Install FAA standard OPTO-22 based NRMS**
**Remote monitor and control**
**Remote equipment diagnostics and reset**
**Timely status/failure reporting facilitates expeditious NOTAM issuance by POCC**
**Reduced facility restoration travel costs **

## AISR WorkstationsTechnical Operations

**Currently, PC computers  running non-supportable AFTN/MET software**
**Install new workstations**
**Run web-based Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) software **
**Enhance intranet security **

## Spare PartsTechnical Operations

**Pre-position adequate parts and “hot” spares to reduce time to restore facilities (e.g.)**
**Visual Aids (PAPI, REIL)**
**Communications and DVRS**
**Handheld radios**
**NDB and DME**
**UPS, PCS, EGs**
**DMUXs**
**Batteries and chargers**

## Phase II Project CostsTechnical Operations

**Phase II Project Costs****Technical Operations**

## Phase II Project MilestonesTechnical Operations