Airport
Collaborative Decision Making
See also www.euro-cdm.org
The Airport CDM Project forms part of the work of the EATMP Airport
Operations Programme (APR). Within the
Airport CDM Project there is a close co-operation between the Airport
Operations Unit (AOP), the European ATM System and
Convergence Business Division (ESC), the CFMU and the EUROCONTROL Experimental
Centre (EEC).
Airport CDM aims at improving the overall efficiency of operations at
an airport, with a particular focus on the aircraft turn-round procedures. This
is achieved by enhancing the decision making process by the sharing of up to
date relevant information and by taking into account the preferences, available
resources and the requirements of those who are involved at the airport
(Aircraft Operators, Air Traffic Control, Handling Agents and the Airport
Management).
Helsinki –Vantaa Airport
Field
trials at several major European airports (Brussels-Zaventem, Barcelona,
Stockholm-Arlanda, Helsinki-Vantaa and Milano-Malpensa) are being conducted in
order to develop the Airport CDM processes. Initial results from these trials
have already identified an improvement in Stand and Gate allocation, resource
management and slot adherence which can lead to a reduction in costs, delays
and passenger complaints on displayed flight information.
EEC OBJECTIVES
The EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre’s objectives are:
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to develop Airport CDM applications in support of EATMP and the CFMU
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to facilitate initial implementation in partnership with the users
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to validate the applications after implementation
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to support development of standards at a European level.
In addition the EEC is conducting activities related to CDM marketing
and exchange of ideas and experiences with authorities outside Europe to
demonstrate to all partners the benefits of implementation of CDM in the
various aviation domains.
THE WAY AHEAD
A five-year Airport CDM programme
has been established and is divided into four levels. Level 1 has been
completed and covered turn-round procedures and information sharing. One result of this was the development of
the Barcelona Airport (intranet based) information system (see photograph
below) that shows all the partners involved a common view of aircraft movements
and intentions.
The Barcelona Airport (intranet based) information system
Level 2 is currently looking at the collaborative management of
flight updates and variable taxi times.
Level 3 will study CDM Pre-departure sequencing and CDM in adverse conditions
and Level 4 will investigate any other
advanced CDM applications that are identified
during levels 1-3.
The future implementation at key
European airports of CDM applications linked with the use of Flight Update Messages (FUM) and Departure Planning Information (DPI)
messages by the CFMU will lead to an enhanced quality of data sharing amongst
partners. This will provide more efficient Air Traffic Management especially in
terms of flight operations for Aircraft Operators, airport turn-round
procedures and airspace capacity planning.
CDM EVENTS
A technical workshop focussing
on the European Commission LEONARDO Project, which is studying the integration
of AMAN (Arrival Manager), DMAN (Departure Manager) and SMAN (Surface Manager)
and the EUROCONTROL Airport CDM project took place in Barcelona on 13th &
14th May 2003. The workshop involved clients currently involved in airport
trials plus stakeholders from other European and American airports. The EEC
jointly organised the event as it plays an important part in the Airport CDM
project and also currently maintains a co-ordination role within the LEONARDO
project.
The workshop detailed the
activities that have currently been achieved and aimed at identifying if the
projects were heading in the right direction and whether the proposals being
developed are feasible. The workshop
was followed by the 6th CDM Task force meeting on the 15th
May which reviewed the feedback gained from the workshop and continued the
development of the Airport CDM project.
For further information about Airport CDM, please contact:
Airport Throughput Business Area Manager
Project Manager Airport CDM