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National Office Update: October/November 2018

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December, and of the remaining 10, seven of them (GRR, MKG, MBS, FNT, LAN, CAK, and MFD) are part of S804 consolidation efforts. During October, two more Legacy STARS sites (JAX and LIT) were upgraded to the modern G4 hardware and software, with only 12 more that are scheduled to be complete within the next year. TAMR Operational Support Facilities (OSF) Update Submitted by Scott Kendrick (North Texas- OSF) STARS Enhancements 2 (SE2) We reviewed Airspace Transfer, Point Out scenario use cases during a meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 9-12 with ENROUTE. The described function affords both STARS and ERAM facilities with a capability that improves the overall safety and efficiency of NAS operations. The TAS (Transfer of Airspace) capability will allow for the transfer of a defined volume of airspace between STARS facilities, ERAM facilities, and between STARS and ERAM facilities. Software Planning Board (SPB) Stakeholders agreed to changes and schedules for STARS software build S6R10. The current software schedule will fit within the current testing timeframe barring any surprises. Prioritizing current content that moved into R10 and delaying fixes to software build S8R2 will mean no new functionality until after the new OS transition. Operating Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) We participated in the software test approach telcon for the S6R8 OT&E. NATCA OSF provided feedback on the upcoming software test in November. Program Trouble Report Working Group (PTRWG) During the October meeting, stakeholders re-ranked and ranked new PTRs. They reviewed PTRs on the watch list and reviewed several PTRs that were already ranked, and adjusted the priority based on recent developments. System Technical Reports Working Group (STRWG) Stakeholders continue to review proposed software modifications to STARS. Topics include the Approach Runway Verification (ARV) tool which would consider turn rate of aircraft; beacon reflections during code swap; and aircraft type undo after re-entering the type aircraft. In addition, Mr. Kendrick attended CFS and the following telcons: STARS Enhancements 2, TSAS, SBS, Pre-CCB, TAMR Look-Ahead and the weekly OSF Technical telcons. TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM) Matt Baugh (IAH) is the TFDM Article 114 Representative. His report is below: A meeting was held in early October with AJT (Air Traffic Services) and TFDM leadership to go over the current training and implementation plan. The meeting went well, and the smaller

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