ATOP Tech refresh 2 (TR2) is a much-needed overhaul of the oceanic system. We will
also be adding backlit keyboards and larger ATOP monitors. In March, the site leads and
our counterparts will travel to the Tech Center and test the system.
AIR TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS (AJV-7)
James Keith (D10) is NATCA's Article 114 Representative to the AJV-7 Office. His
update for this report is below.
Finalized the OSA on E-IDS.
Participated with directors meeting on steps moving forward. AJT has not signed off on
proposed procedures for the next phase of testing. Legal was asked to weigh in on
airspace rules for Class G airspace. No decision was made to date.
Ongoing conversation with AJV-7 in regards to the Concept Validation and
Requirements (CVR) and how this process would be used in conjunction with work
groups and SRMs.
Terminal CHI team met to prepare CHI decisions on spacing/merging tools and
separation management tools. The questions posed by STARS E2 were answered via
conference call. Next meeting was scheduled for Feb. 15-16.
AJV-7 was assigned a new acting director, Gary Norek. Gary comes from the airspace
and procedures office. The previous acting director Sharon is now over at AJV-8. I will
miss working with Sharon but am excited to build a new collaborative relationship.
EN ROUTE AUTOMATION MODERNIZATION (ERAM)
Julio Henriques (ZNY) leads the ERAM efforts for NATCA. Rex Jackson (ZDC) provides
this update.
13 Facility Tech Reps (FTRs) conducted EAE100 Ops Eval testing the second week of
January. Some issues were identified that impact the D-side displays that are using the
new Linux processors. This will be corrected through a software fix and the timing of the
Tech Refresh facilities moving to the EAE platform.
EAE100 TTL Key Site testing activities for Data Comm "ON" has concluded at ZKC. At
this time there are several issues that need to be addressed with two being "critical" for
TTL Data Comm functionality. The En route Automation Workgroup (ERAW) is exploring
options for a fix.
ZTL and ZID completed EAE100, TTL to TTL Data Comm off, Key Site testing the week
of January 29th. ZLC has postponed their Key Site testing twice due to the furlough and
current travel restrictions.
Below is a sample of EAE100 test issues discovered:
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