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ITU-T Focus Group on Aviation Applications of Cloud Computing for Flight Data Monitoring
                                                  Use cases and requirements



               4.16  Airspace optimization


                Description              Collection of aircraft movement data to analyse and optimize the airspace.
                Scenario                 The detailed aircraft position data can be used to optimize the airspace for en-route traffic
                                         and approach/departure traffic. Air routes can be modified, as well as the departure and
                                         arrival vectors. ATC processes can be enhanced.
                User groups              •  AOC;
                                         •  ATC.

                Benefit                  •  Increase in A/C safety;
                                         •  High reliability for A/C dispatch;
                                         •  Accurate aircraft information.

                Required data            •  Position reports;
                                         •  Any data that contains aircraft out, off, on, in (OOOI) times.

                Data sources             •  FMC;
                                         •  DFDR;
                                         •  AOC reports;
                                         •  ADS-B/ADS-C.

                Special considerations   Data security, integrity and reliability.
                Amount of data           Very nominal payload.

                Transmission interval    Performance criteria.

                Transmission technologies  VHF, satellite. The protocols are typically ACARS, SatCom and IP based.


               4.17  Flight information display system

                Description              Collect and store (tamper-proof collection of flight data) arrival/departure timings.

                Scenario                 To be used for passengers and other authorities for aircraft arrivals and departures.
                User groups              •  ATC;
                                         •  Airport authorities;
                                         •  Passengers;
                                         •  Flight operations – planning, crew scheduling;
                                         •  Maintenance/MRO.
                Benefit                  •  Accurate reporting of aircraft arrivals and departures for various operational uses.

                Required data            •  All OOOI times.
                Data sources             •  QAR;
                                         •  DFDR;
                                         •  AOC reports.
                Special considerations   Data security, integrity and reliability.

                Amount of data           Nominal payload.
                Transmission interval    When required – based on triggered events and transmissions – like take-off and landing times.

                Transmission technologies  VHF, satellite, WiFi, WGL, GSM. The protocols are typically ACARS, SatCom and IP based.





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