A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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cannot change easily between display modes. Instead, the entire facility and all facilities that receive a feed from the MEARTS facility go to Fusion at once. This means all on site Fusion evaluations and training for all sites needs to be accomplished within 45 days per the SBS MOU. A complex and resource intensive effort. The SRMD and Order allowing 3nm Fusion in MEARTS have been fully approved by the Agency. Terminal Fusion: NATCA remains very focused on the Common Terminal Digitizer (CTD) effort necessary to incorporate numerous ASR-8 sites into STARS Elite as well as Fusion. An issue with TDW displays seems to be close to resolution. Both the Agency and NATCA agreed to an adaptation parameter to resolve the issue with target size. Operational Eval and key site testing at Evansville (EVV) have been completed. TSLE is expected to begin deploying the change nationally very soon. SCT issues continue to be a large focus. NATCA SBS is heavily involved in the SAAT team, which is examining long-term alternatives to help improve overall surveillance in the SCT airspace. The first efforts are aimed at mitigating the effect of the new Stadium near LAX. NATCA and the Agency have agreed to move forward with raising the LGB radar site. We are also working on a Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) design. Agency and Stadium proponents are in negotiation over funding. NATCA SBS continues to work with Greensboro (GSO) on radar and adaptation problems preventing them from transitioning to Fusion. NATCA SBS reached out to RDU regarding continuing issues with Fusion. The facility has requested additional radar sensor feeds via a NAP entry. Tree clearing around the RDU ASR was supposed to have been completed, but may still be affecting the presentation. More to follow. Las Vegas (L30) has successfully completed their OSD but has not determined when they will transition to Fusion. NATCA SBS is trying to work with the facility on any internally identified obstacles or issues. The Fusion Focus Group continues to track and resolve facility reported issues with Fusion. These are largely 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. Vehicle ADS-B: Outreach meeting for HNL takes place on Nov. 15.