Core Avionics Master Plan - NAVAIR - U.S. Navy

Core Avionics Master Plan 2011 Appendix A-3electronic navigation database for use in aircraft mission computers (MC) and FlightManagement Systems (FMS). Civil derivative aircraft and some tactical platformscurrently use a COTS database for RNP RNAV. For those aircraft that are configuredwith them, electronic chart media can be displayed on moving maps.2. Advanced Research and Technology Development.Flight Information Service – Broadcast (FIS-B); Broadcast Weather Display;Collaborative Routing. (2010-2014) FAA, commercial airlines and the private civilaircraft industry are out-pacing military aircraft when it comes to development andimplementation of navigation aids and cockpit navigation information systems. A privateoperator can purchase a GPS-based moving map with 802.11b Wi-Fi or XM SatelliteRadio supported geographical weather conditions graphics overlay. Military aircraftintegrations are of course more challenging due to harsh environment specifications,operating system through-put limitations, and the necessity for tighter data integrity(currency of navigation information such as airfield procedure changes, obstaclelocations, etc.). Combining higher confidence of position accuracy with greater AirTraffic Control (ATC) connectivity can enable operators to „collaborate‟ more precise,efficient routes, thereby saving time and fuel. CNS/ATM digital cockpit implementationswill enable increased leveraging of these utilities. Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) areelectronic devices which can store electronic versions of COTS and/or DOD FLIP. TheEFB enables the aircrew members to carry and access electronic terminal and enroutechart media without having to carry a large case of paper publications.3. Funded Enhancements and Potential Pursuits.Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Flight Management System (FMS). (2012)The P-3C is the first RNP RNAV capable aircraft that will be able to graphically displaySIDs, STARs, and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs). These procedures areavailable from the NGA DAFIF navigation database. Graphical display of the procedurewith aircraft position overlay increases safety by enhancing aircrew awareness of wherethey are with the respect to the approach or departure procedures, and reducespotential for CFIT or mid-air collision incidents.Flight Information Service based Weather Graphics. (2016) European ATCmanagers and the FAA are in the process of implementing Automatic Data Surveillance– Broadcast (ADS-B) capability for improved safe separation. ADS-B operates on twoseparate datalinks in the US, 1090 MHz Extended Squitter and Universal AccessTransceiver (UAT) datalink on 978 MHz. The UAT based construct is already enablingcommercial users to receive and display real-time weather condition graphics. Digitalcockpit configurations designed for CNS/ATM compliance will already have the displayand processing components required to leverage Flight Information Service – Broadcast(FIS-B) when UAT „In‟ is incorporated. The major benefit of FIS-B is access to serviceprovidedweather graphics, enabling the aircrew to circumnavigate dangerousconditions, and allow strategic decision-making on flight path, diverts and avoidancemaneuvers. Data-linked services can provide weather awareness to platforms that lackthe funds, space or weight margins to integrate a dedicated weather radar sensor, andcould afford a more cost effective solution. Although data-linked weather may notprovide real time information, it does provide much longer range weather SA.A-3 Navigation 7