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● Another "pivot" is the potential use of space-based ADS-B In contingencies. However, there are distinct differences in SBA that limit the effectiveness in the CONUS. ASSC ● MCI IOC was successful on March 7. ● MSY's new field fam start date is the week of April 22. ● PIT's new IOC date is May 30. ● PDX and ANC are still in the construction phase. Due to the fact that they are scheduled to go live later this year, it does not appear that the shutdown affected these sites. ● PDX is tentatively scheduled for June. ● ADW SRMP is tentatively scheduled for June. It is still undetermined what the ADW ASSC system will consist of. The SRMP will address the options prior to going to the JRC for additional findings to complete the site. ● MSY field fam is scheduled to begin on April 25. MEARTS Fusion ● 3nm Fusion in MEARTS is a complex undertaking requiring multiple tower, approach, and en route sectors to come online with Fusion at the same time. ● ZAN has been on Fusion since August 2015, while HCF has been on Fusion since Aug. 1, 2017. ZUA transitioned to Fusion on March 26, 2018. ● ZSU had a very successful OSD on March 19-22. The team is now working with the facility to develop a timeline for training and implementation. Terminal Fusion ● The Fusion focus group continues to track and resolve facility-reported issues with Fusion. These are mostly issues with the underlying surveillance infrastructure, and experts from all fields are available to assist. Please report any issues to your OSF and our NATCA SBS group for assistance. It is critical that actual data is recorded for evaluation and resolution. ● SCT has been described as one of the most challenging radar environments in the NAS. A multi-faceted approach to remedy these challenges has been undertaken, including WAM, raising LGB radar, introducing other nearby radar feeds, STARS software changes, and radar software changes. In addition, SAAT is focused on mitigating tracking issues in the LA Basin due to the construction of a new NFL stadium on final approach to LAX. SCT WAM remains disabled at this point due to continued false track issues. A clean run offline without false target or other tracking anomalies in WAM for at least 45 days has been asked for prior to considering operational use again; the clock essentially restarted in February after a new WAM build was deployed. ● Raleigh Durham, N.C. (RDU) has suffered for far too long with tracking issues. A thorough analysis of the situation was provided in late 2017 showing that the RDU ASR itself is screened by tree growth. Efforts to reduce this screening are underway and the airport authority is awaiting a contractor. SBS has agreed to fund additional radar sensors to help with the Fusion presentation, and both the