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· The ATD - 2 group visited ZFW and viewed the ARTCC side of NASA's Precision Departure Release Capability (PDRC) system. PDRC has two components, one that runs in an ATC tower and another that runs on the ARTCC ' s TBFM and is similar to todays EDC function. With PDRC, terminal controllers are able to be much more accurate in their departure release time requests. With ATD - 2, departure release times, as well as other TMI information, will eventually be automatically displayed onto terminal controller EFD displays and TMC timelines. · Visits to DFW tower ( to view terminal PDRC) and D10, did not occur due to the brevity of the visit and the vast amount of info NASA had to present. · Mr. Slattery will accompany NASA to ZTL next month as they introduce the ATD - 2 concept to ARTCC personnel. NASA will also present the ATD - 2 concept to the SCDM group in Washington next month. He will attend both meetings to show NATCA's support of and involvement in the program. · Foremost among NATCA's interests in this project is ensuring that the data provided to cont rollers is presented in the most usable manner possible, and that it does not disrupt the normal flow of traffic or degrade safety to any degree. COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING (CDM): Ron Foley (ZOB) serves as the CDM Article 48 Representative. This week' s activities are below. · Worked to clarify some of the activity on the Flow Evaluation Team (FET) and the tasking of Mexican Air Traffic Routes. o Attempting to develop a route through the northern part of Mexico to allow aircraft to be routed in this area during weather. o Command Center efforts this summer included people from the ATO International Office and there is correspondence indicating the request is still being worked. o Issues with possible lack of radar and/or communications for the Mexican controllers is of course leading to some reluctance to accept this routing. o The initial work has been forwarded up to the FAA and NATCA at the Command Center. o The FET does not have the tasking yet and will more than likely not receive i t until there is positive buy - in from the Mexicans. · There are discussions on how the CDM t eam can support NASA's tasking. The efforts start really being worked in January. COMMON AUTOMATION (CARTS) : Mickey Vitti (N90) is the Article 48 for CARTS. His report for this week is below. · Traveled to FAA Tech Center in Atlantic City, NJ for the CARTS R37k, Chicago FMA OT&E. · 14 Tests were performed along with random key pack entries by the participants. All test passed and AJV - 723 Terminal V alidations and Requirements has deemed R37k suitable for key site release. · NATCA con curs with the suitability call. INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (IDS - R): Richie Smith (N90) is the IDS - R Article 48 Representative. Below is his report for t he membership.