REDAC NASOpsFall 2013 Review

By: Benjamin Marple, ANG-C51	

Date:  August 27-28, 2013

Runway Incursion Reduction Program (RIRP)

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BLI Number:  1A01A0

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RIRP

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Runway Incursion Reduction Program (RIRP)/ BLI Number:  1A01A0

What are the benefits to the FAA

The RIRP CIP supports the FAA’s Destination 2025 Mission which includes achieving the Next Level of Safety;  through reduction of Aviation risk through all phases of flight (gate-to-gate), reduction in the general aviation fatal accident rate, and ensuring that there are no fatal accidents on certificated airports. 

What determines program success

RIRP success is measured by the completion of the goals identified in the Research Management Plan (RMP) for each prototype activity.  Initiatives that successfully complete all the RMP Goals identified are then presented as candidates for acquisition, or presented for Airport Improvement Program (AIP)-funding eligibility.

According to a recent DOT Inspector General (IG) audit, initial operational evaluations of prototype Runway Status Lights (RWSL) technology have yielded a reduction in runway incursions of up to 70 percent at the test runways. Additionally, prototype RWSL systems have been credited with 11 “saves”,  and production RWSL systems are being acquired and installed by the FAA at 17 different airports throughout the NAS.

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Runway Incursion Reduction Program (RIRP)/ BLI Number:  1A01A0 Overview Capabilities

People:

  Program Managers

  Subject Matter Experts

Laboratories:

  MITRE CAASD:

  Flight Simulator

  Human Factors

  MIT/LL:

  Safety Logic Development

  Engineering and Human Factors

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RIRP

Anticipated Research in FY14 and FY15

Planned Research Activities
        - Flight Check and Operational evaluation of eFAROS at KBOS – FY14
        - Runway Incursion Prevention shortfall analysis for airports within the NAS – FY14
        - Evaluation of new technologies for inclusion within the RIRP Portfolio to address the outcome of the shortfall analysis – FY15

Expected research Products
        - Evaluation report for eFAROS at KBOS – FY14/FY15
        - Requirements and Cost/Benefit Documents for eFAROS – FY14
        - Runway Incursion Prevention shortfall analysis report – FY14
        - Business Case Analysis Report for eFAROS – FY15
        - Research Management Plan for new RIRP technology – FY15

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Emerging FY16 Focal Areas
        - The results from the current RIRP Market Survey and the FY14 shortfall analysis will be utilized to identify emerging technologies that can be evaluated for inclusion in the RIRP portfolio in FY16 and beyond.

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Runway Status Lights (RWSL)

FY 2013 Accomplishment / Issues

Outputs/Outcomes

Research Requirement

Out Year Funding Requirements 

Products:
        - Preliminary Requirements (PRD) and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) documents for RIL at BOS.
        - Report on annual performance Interface Control Document (ICD) for interface required for activation of direct to pilot indications using a low cost SMR as the surveillance sensor.
        - Ongoing: Commence coordination of final PRD and CBA documents required  for RIL Investment Analysis Readiness Decision (IARD).
        - Ongoing: Develop annual technical and operational evaluation report of four RWSL prototype systems.
        - New: Complete development of the interface required for activation of direct to pilot indications using a low cost SMR as the surveillance sensor.
        - Sponsor: Runway Safety Group (AJI-14)                 POC: Fred Stein, Manager, Runway Safety, AJI-141 

* $1.52M of FY14 CIP line funds will be transferred to Production RWSL PMO for sustainment of RWSL prototypes at SAN, DFW and BOS 
        - The annual performance reports for the four RWSL prototype systems at SAN, DFW, LAX and BOS specify the Missed Detection (MD), False Alert (FA) and Interference (I) rates for each system as compared to the research baseline criteria, and provide an in-depth analysis on upgrades, issues, etc. for each system. Uptimes for FY13 have consistently been above 90%.
        - The continued sustainment  and evaluation of the prototype RWSL systems is being transitioned  to the production RWSL Program Office (AJM) by Oct 1, 2013.

      THLs
| FY13  | FY14    | FY15 | FY16 | FY17 |
|-------|---------|------|------|------|
| $1.2M | $1.52M* | -    | -    | -    |

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Low Cost Ground Surveillance (LCGS)

FY 2013 Accomplishment / Issues

Outputs/Outcomes

Research Requirement

Out Year Funding Requirements 

Products:
        - LCGS Business Case Analysis Report (BCAR)
        - LCGS CONOPS, Preliminary Requirements Document (PRD), Enterprise Architecture Documents (AV-1, OV-2, OV-3)

Milestone :JRC IARD held on June 19, 2013.  
        - New: Commence development of LCGS Business Case Analysis Report (BCAR).
        - Ongoing: Prepare and/or revise documentation for LCGS Investment Analysis Readiness Decision (IARD).
        - Sponsor: Runway Safety Group (AJI-14)                  POC: Fred Stein, Manager, Runway Safety, AJI-141 

ATCT Display (RNO)  

* Equipment Removal and Site Restoration
        - Evaluation data from the LCGS pilot sites at RNO, MHT, SJC and LGB was compiled  and used in the preparation of documentation to support the acquisition of LCGS.
        - The JRC decision at the LCGS IARD checkpoint was to cease further evaluation of LCGS at the pilot sites and archive all the documentation; LCGS is not being considered for acquisition by the FAA at this time.
        - LCGS will be turned off at the 4 pilot sites prior to Sep 30, 2013; equipment removal and site restoration at these test sites will be completed by FY15.
| FY13  | FY14   | FY15   | FY16 | FY17 |
|-------|--------|--------|------|------|
| $1.1M | $1.0M* | $500K* |

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Enhanced Final Approach Runway Occupancy Signal (eFAROS)

FY 2013 Accomplishment / Issues

Outputs/Outcomes

Research Requirement

Out Year Funding Requirements 
        - New: Initiate the installation, implementation, and coordination for Shadow operations evaluation of the prototype eFAROS units at a second location (BOS).
        - New: Publish an initial Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for eFAROS.
        - Ongoing: Develop an annual technical and operational evaluation report of the existing eFAROS prototype system.
        - Sponsor: Runway Safety Group (AJI-14)                      POC: Fred Stein, Manager, Runway Safety, AJI-141 

Products:
        - eFAROS control computer and FPAPI mod kit upgrades at BOS.
        - Shadow Operations Test Plan for eFAROS at BOS.
        - Initial Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) document for eFAROS.

Milestone :Conduct Shadow Operations testing at BOS on Aug 19-23, 2013.
        - DFW eFAROS System continues in extended Op Eval.
        - 8 PAPI units at BOS have been chosen for the FPAPI Mod kit upgrades required for eFAROS operation; 3 PAPI’s have already been upgraded, remaining 5 are slated for Fall 2013. 
        - Engineering Development Testing for eFAROS at BOS was successfully conducted in May 2013; system exceeded the testing criteria for progressing to Shadow Ops Evaluation.
        - Cost/-Benefit Analysis for eFAROS is underway and the initial report will be ready in Sep 2013.
| FY13  | FY14  | FY15  | FY16 | FY17 |
|-------|-------|-------|------|------|
| $825K | $1.5M | $800K | -    | -    |

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Runway Safety Assessment (RSA)

FY 2013 Accomplishment / Issues

Outputs/Outcomes

Research Requirement

Out Year Funding Requirements 
        - New:  Complete HITL/Simulation scenario coordination meeting with Tech Center Surface Lighting Team
        - Ongoing: Publish preliminary test report and quick look briefing of HITL/Simulation results testing enhancements to direct to pilot Indicators
        - Sponsor: Runway Safety Group (AJI-14)                      POC: Fred Stein, Manager, Runway Safety, AJI-141 

Products:
        - .HITL Test scripts for ATP and GA pilots.
        - LED Strip Lighting Market Survey
        - Quick look briefing on HITL/Simulation results.

Milestone :Conduct Shadow Operations testing at BOS on Aug 19-23, 2013.
        - Conducted HITL’s for ATP and GA pilots at MITRE to study response to alternative RWSLs using LED Strip Lighting.
        - Issued a Market Survey soliciting industry feedback on Runway Incursion Reduction Technologies
| FY13  | FY14  | FY15  | FY16 | FY17 |
|-------|-------|-------|------|------|
| $825K | $1.5M | $800K | -    | -    |

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