Concept of operations

About: Concept of operations is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 964 publications have been published within this topic receiving 6845 citations. The topic is also known as: CONOPS.

A Future European ATM System for 2020+ being developed by SESAR

Abstract: is a programme to modernise the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) System. It is currently in its feasibility definition study phase which is being co-funded by the European Commission and EUROCONTROL. It is addressing collectively the technological, economic and regulatory aspects associated with ATM. Following the successful completion of definition study phase, it will use the Single European Sky (SES) legislation to synchronise the plans and actions of the different stakeholders in ATM and federate the resources needed for the development and implementation of the required improvements throughout Europe; this applying to both the applicable airborne and ground systems domains. The study is being conducted over a 2-year period (which started in March 2006) by the SESAR Consortium, a grouping which, for the first time in ATM history, has brought together the major stakeholders in European aviation to develop a common vision of the future ATM System. The SESAR Consortium draws upon the expertise of the major organisations within the aviation industry. This includes airspace users, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airport operators and the supply industry (European and non-European), plus a number of associated partners, including safety regulators, military organisations, staff associations (including pilots, controllers and engineers) and research centres which work together with significant expertise being provided by EUROCONTROL. The study will produce an agreed Master Plan of the research, development and implementation plans and actions needed to be taken by the different stakeholders to realise the future European ATM System. This Plan is developed through the production of 6 main deliverables over the 2 years and covers all aspects of the future System, including its supporting institutional framework. The scope of each the 6 deliverables (D1 to D6) is as follows : D1: Air Transport Framework – the Current Situation D2: Air Transport Framework – the Performance Target D3: Definition of the future ATM Target Concept D4: Selection of the “Best” Deployment Scenario D5: Production of the ATM Master Plan D6: Work Programme for 2008–2013. This paper will summarise the progress made to date by describing the results achieved within the deliverables D1 to D3. In outline terms, these cover : a summary snapshot of the current situation to identify the main areas of improvement; an assessment of the future air transport market place into which future ATM services will be delivered; the management and performance frameworks which will govern the future operation of the System and its further evolution; an initial set of performance requirements which the future System must meet; the nature of the Future ATM Target Concept, this comprising the concept of operations to be adopted; structure of the overall architecture needed for the System; set of technologies to be developed and used to implement it.

En Route Merging and Spacing Preparation concept of operations

Abstract: This paper describes a concept of operations for improving the merging and spacing operations as aircraft approach and transit into the terminal area that implements the NextGen concept for en route and arrival operations. The En route merging and spacing preparation (EMSP) concept describes the process, procedures, and technical capabilities to modify flight trajectories from multiple airlines to merge at a desired spacing over a specific metering point. EMSP links air navigation service provider (ANSP) with airline operations centers (AOCs) to jointly improve efficiency and capacity constraints. EMSP as it is outlined in this paper will be implemented in three incremental steps with increasing complexity and enhanced capabilities. EMSP is in an early stage of development and is currently under refinement by a development group that consists of members of the federal aviation administration (FAA), the MITRE corporationpsilas center for advanced aviation system development (CAASD), and the national air and space administration (NASA).

Tanker-Force Structure: Recapitalization of the KC-135 (Maxwell Paper, Number 32)

Abstract: : Aerial refueling is key to the nation's global reach in response to operations in all parts of the world. As such, aerial refueling provides the bridge for air, joint, and coalition forces to deploy anywhere, anytime around the world. It is important in this era of transformation that the tanker force and doctrine of aerial refueling also meet the challenges of the Air Force's task force concept of operations (CONOPS). The KC-135 aircraft has been an outstanding platform for aerial refueling, and through some enhancements, it has been able to leverage some of its capabilities in airlift and communication. However, the Air Force has the opportunity with its next class of tankers to field a tanker with capabilities that can serve all the services in the more demanding joint and coalition warfare of the future. The author challenges air mobility warriors to develop a tanker-force structure that overcomes the thinking of old to launch new concepts and capabilities for the future. He argues that the future of warfare will require a tanker that is able to operate as a force enabler across the full spectrum of operations. The Boeing 767 is being considered as a replacement for the older KC-135s, which the author agrees with. However, he argues, it will not fit the bill when it comes to meeting the challenges of the future -- instead, a tanker designed from the ground up should recapitalize the KC-135 fleet. The tanker of the future cannot resemble the single-role tanker of the past. The author outlines a conceptual tanker that combines airlift and aerial-refueling capabilities, is able to survive in a combat environment, and is able to act as a platform to enhance network-centric warfare. He also examines the chronology of the tanker, and the role it has played throughout military history.

Lessons learned from an active cyber defense deployment pilot program

Abstract: Presents a collection of slides from the author's conference presentation. ■ Key to achievement of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) goals is the concept of Net-Centric Operations (NCO) - Improved Situational Awareness, Speed and Quality of Decision Making ■ “New technologies and processes are necessary to meet the need for increased capacity and efficiency, while maintaining safety…” - NextGen CONOPS - Diverse Stakeholders - Air to Air, Air to Ground and Ground and Ground Communications - New Networked Methods and Technologies integrated with Legacy ■ Increasing Dependence on Sophisticated Enterprises for Critical Infrastructure and Security ■ No longer assured to keep intruders out - must have a plan for combating adversary inside our Enterprises ■ Valuable lessons learned from Air C4I system Active Cyber Defense deployment pilot apply directly to NextGen Air Transportation System