update ICAO YUL Sept 28th_Oct 2nd 2015

AVIATION SAFETY – Inmarsat satcom

Inmarsat Classic Aero ‘refresh’,
FANS1/A over SwiftBroadband evaluation
and Iris Precursor Project
Gary Colledge, Head of Aviation Safety Product Development, Inmarsat
Danny Bharj, Aviation Product & Service Specialist, Inmarsat
Comms Working Group/1, ICAO Montreal, Canada
 I-3 and I-4 Network Harmonization
New Classic I-3 Ground Stations at Burum/Perth since mid-2013

Burum Fucino Paumalu Perth

Inmarsat
MMP-New York MMP-Amsterdam MSC-Burum
Data-2 & Data-3 Data-2 & Data-3 Voice – H+

DP1 DP…n PSTN

ACARS Processer + ACARS Processer Network
Voice Switch + Voice Switch

Common network access to Classic Aero on I-3 and I-4

Access to SwiftBroadband/SB Safety on I-4
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 I-3 Classic Aero Coverage Map (L-Band)

Burum

Perth

This map depicts Inmarsat’s expectations of coverage, but does not Swift 64, Aero I Aero H/H+ services are provided in the full
represent a guarantee of service. The availability of service at the edge
of coverage areas fluctuates depending on various conditions. Coverage footprint of the global beams

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 I-3/I-4 Classic Aero Dual Constellation
Classic I-3 and I-4 networks, having identical infrastructure, can now be supported ‘as one’ by
network operations team
− In support of PBCS monitoring, Inmarsat can now utilise common analytic tools across I3 and I4
networks
− Inmarsat can now administer satcom short codes in the same way across the I-3/I-4 GESs. Currently
approximately 180 codes defined – seeing increased interest from airlines (contact Andrew Ives or
Gary Colledge)
− Software tool in development to support management and distribution
Available for all aircraft with:
− Classic Aero-H+
− Classic Aero-H+ with SwiftBroadband
More aircraft activated for dual I-4 and I-3 operation (>50%) improved network resilience
Working with RC IMS(ARINC) and SITA to add I-4 to more aircraft ORT tables in a
coordinated way
Satvoice evaluation (FAA PARC)
− Inmarsat is now supporting its partners to analyse the current satellite voice performance in the
Classic Aero system [‘Satvoice Tiger Team’ within the FAA PARC]
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 Aero-I & H Sunset
Update on evaluation
˃ Inmarsat continues technical studies to evaluate the
feasibility of extending AeroI/H service life over our
Background I4 constellation
˃ Considerations:
˃ Invite interested airlines to contact their DP directly
some airlines have to provide detail of their plans
expressed concern in
meeting the current ˃ Inmarsat contact:
deadlines
Ghislain Nicolle – Director Safety & Operational
NAT FANS mandate places Services
reliance on satcom
Post MH370 - greater ghislain.nicolle@inmarsat.com
reliance on tracking
˃ Consultation is key

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 Inmarsat Constellations Review
Europasat/Aviation Complimentary
Ground Component (A-CGC) ~2029
Launch 2016

Inmarsat-5 (F1) ~2029 Inmarsat-5 Inmarsat-5

Core S-band
Core Ka-band

Launched Dec 2013 (F2 & F3) (F4) ~2029

~2029 Launch 2016
2 Launches
2015

Alphasat Launched 2013 Inmarsat-6

Future Launch
Inmarsat-4 ~2023 of 3 L-band
Launched 2005-08 Satellites

Core L-band
Core L-band

Inmarsat-3 ~2018
Launched 1996-98

Inmarsat-2 ~2014
Launched 1990-92
lifespan of current fleet Scheduled launches Future launches

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 Progress since CP/1 2014
Main events
Alphasat started to deliver aero service at 25 East as part of the I4 constellation (March 2015)
Preparation for FANS1A over SBB evaluation project at NAT CNSG (March 2015)
First FANS over SwiftBroadband flights (June 2015); first data collection and analysis
Second bizet joined (August 2015)
Second Air Transport operator joined
Inmarsat prepares to introduce separate backup site in the AsiaPac/Americas region (August 2015)
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 Reminder: Inmarsat I-4 Satellite Coverage – SwiftBroadband pre-Alphasat

Burum (SBB)
Beijing (SBB)

Paumalu (SBB)

This map depicts Inmarsat’s expectations of coverage, but does not represent a guarantee of service.
The availability of service at the edge of coverage areas fluctuates depending on various conditions.
Aero H+ services are provided in the
SwiftBroadband coverage January 2014. full footprint of the global beams,
narrow spot beams (SBB) also shown
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 Alphasat Satellite
Background

• Alphasat, also known as Inmarsat-4A F4, was

launched on the 25th July 2013, and it had
provided Inmarsat services, other than aviation
services, since 19th Nov 2013.

• On the 24th March 2015 Inmarsat transitioned the EMEA (I4F2) Classic Aero
and SBB services to Alphasat. (Alphasat effectively replaced I4F2 at the same
orbital slot).
• The 4F2 satellite has remained co-located at 25°E since the transition of
services to Alphasat to mitigate any transition issues.
• As announced in 2014, it is planned that the I4F2 will be moved to 63.9°E to
form a new ocean region “MEAS” (Middle-East & Asia Satellite)

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 Alphasat Satellite payload
Comparison with Inmarsat-4
Alphasat will provide improvements in power, capacity
and available spectrum in the I4-EMEA region
The improvements include:

L-band aggregate EIRP (power): 60% increase

DSP resources (channels): 20% increase (plus improved efficiency)
L-band spectrum: 52% increase
C-band spectrum: 100% increase

These characteristics will lead to improved performance and capacity in the

busiest region, I4-EMEA
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 Inmarsat I-4 Satellite Coverage – SwiftBroadband & Classic

Auckland (SBB)

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 FANS1/A over SwiftBroadband
FANS1/A over SwiftBroadband
Benefits, overview installed system, status of evaluation project &
institutional

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 SwiftBroadband Safety
Full FANS SB Safety Service – Estimated early 2016

New lower cost, More capable terminals

− 2 MCU SDU size with Enhanced Low Gain Antenna
− Anticipate up to 100 lbs in weight/drag savings
Low Cost + Lightweight
− Expect opex at least 30% less than Classic Aero

Flight Deck Communications

− Reduced ACARS data link message times
− 2 Channels Cockpit voice (using VoIP)

Advanced SB Safety Features

− Prioritised IP link
− E.g. to support EFB Connection and Applications
− Up to 200, 300, or 400 kbps (by antenna type)
− Aircraft Position Reporting and Tracking
− Additional to WPR and ADS-C ACARS based messaging
− Message rate configurable

Private cockpit network (separate from cabin SwiftBroadband/Ka) SB Safety Flight Tracking
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 FANS1/A over SwiftBroadband project at FAA PARC
FANS Flight evaluation will use Cobham Aviator terminals with SB Safety software
− Aviator 300D
− Aviator 700D
Hawaiian Airlines (HAL) Boeing 767s N588HA: began 3rd June 2015
− No. of aircraft: 8
Cargo operator will use 700D
− No. of aircraft: 3
Inmarsat/Cobham in discussion with other air transport and air cargo candidates for evaluation
flights

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 FANS1/A over SB-Safety configuration
ACARS over SwiftBroadband and IP Data For EFB for HAL 767

Using existing SATCOM Inmarsat IGA

Antenna Electronic Flight Bag
Data Link connection to
CMU for ACARS Updates while en Route
HLD
Weather, Flight Planning
etc. during flight
FANS1/A and ACARS
via existing CMU
ARINC429 AID: ARINC 759
FMS CMU
Wired Ethernet

AMS Using Ethernet for

Electronic Flight Bag
Dialer Panel PTA12 SDU
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 FANS1/A over SBB
Project Plan & Report
FAA PARC CWG activity with surrounding
ANSP/FIR participation in the Pacific Region
Evaluation Schedule
Target: will collect ICAO data into Q1/Q2 2016
˃ FANS1/A Aircraft
Hawaiian Airlines 767 & Cargo Operator MD-11s
˃ AOC ACARS Aircraft – two bizjets in operation
Mixture of airlines and bizjets that wish to use ACARS
over IP and have EFB/Crew Data Applications
˃ Recommendation
Will be developed during the evaluation. The service
already seen to exceed Classic Aero RCP240/RSP180
delivery performance.
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 SB-Safety Timeline
Inmarsat Service
Commercially
Available (AOC)
Cargo Operator
AOC over SBB MD-11s FANS
Falcon 900
ACARS over SBB
over SBB
First flight evaluation
August 15 begins

AOC ACARS over SBB Evaluation

Begins May 14

~ Q2 FANS over SBB recommendation

FAA PARC Evaluation

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 FANS1/A over SBB – Hawaiian B767 Implementation
B767 Aircraft, 2 MCU Satellite Data Unit, IGA-5001 antenna

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 First SB-S FANS Evaluation Flight 3rd June ‘15

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 First SB-S FANS Evaluation Flight 3rd June ‘15

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 Preliminary SB Safety FANS Latency Performance
SB Safety FANS 100%
Initial SB SafetyACARS
FANS AGGW From
Latency Aircraft
Performance Chart (from aircraft)

- Note: Latency data

shown for Inmarsat 90%
network portion only (does
not include CSP or ANSP 80%
networks)
- Note: Small sample size 70%

2.8 sec 3.5 sec

ACARS transactions
60%
First data from HAL
N588HA 50%

- 3rd to 17th June ’15 40%

@95% @99.9%
- Recent data July – end 30%

Aug shows:
av. delay ~ 6 to 12 20%
seconds
10%

0%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
Latency [s]

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 Preliminary SB Safety FANS Latency Performance
First HAL aircraft – SB only – ADS-C downlink latency – Data prepared by FAA

s s

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 Preliminary SB Safety FANS Latency Performance
For first HAL aircraft
All media
ADS-C downlink latency
3rd to 9th June

Data
Prepared
by FAA

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 HAL routes
HAL N588HA flights operating FANS1/A over SwiftBroadband (as of 12-8-15)

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 Message counts
Evaluation message counts – FANS1/A
and ACARS (26/06/14 to 30/07/15)

Most ANSPs are setting ADS-C

contracts at 14 minute rate.
Boeing are assisting in
increasing the data collection
by setting a 2 minute
contract from their ADS-C
Collection and Analysis Tool
(ACAT).

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 Integral Position Reporting

Enhanced
Handshakes
Search & Rescue

Typically < 1 min periodic

position reporting

Lat/Lon, Heading,
Airspeed, Altitude

Exceeds ICAO Normal Flight Tracking Mandate Requirement

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 SwiftBroadband (SB) Safety – Flight tracking
Continuous tracking is now a possibility with SB-Safety

Flying today over:

˃ CONUS
˃ NAT
˃ Gulf of Mexico
˃ WATRS
AOC Airlines in 2015
˃ NAT
˃ ASIA
˃ PACIFIC
ACJ SB-S integral position reporting

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 Message ‘outlier’ analysis
SwiftBroadband subnetwork outlier latencies

As of 30/07/15, two issues have been identified as contributing to the few long
latency messages and one topic (the on-aircraft handling of Media Advisories)
that are being investigated;
a) positions where the aircraft is making transitions between satcom and VHF and
vice-versa;
b) a few longer latency messages;
c) on-aircraft handing of Media Advisory

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 Availability
Records to-date

Since the first flights in June 2014 only one unplanned outage of the safety
components of the system has been noted:
˃ 6th/7th August, 4 hours

Analysis by SED, the AGGW supplier, has determined the causes. Short term mitigation
measures put in place, and is now working on the necessary long-term mitigation.

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 Standards
What has been completed/what remains to be done?

• MASPS DO-343 published

• MOPS DO-262B published, FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C159b refers
• ICAO Technical Manual (TM) (Additional Chapter to ICAO Doc. 9925, “Manual
on the Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Service”)
• Inmarsat has prepared responses to the industry and ANSP comments
• Now completed FRAC within the SBB TM Sub Group, presented now at the ICAO
Comms Working Group/1 meeting requesting panel level review and ratification

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Iris Precursor Programme
Overview, benefits, architecture & timeline

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 What is Iris?
A partnership between ESA and Inmarsat to
develop “Iris Precursor”, involving 16 companies
from 8 ESA member states

The service is being developed to satisfy

performance requirements set for VHF Datalink
and standardised for “initial 4D trajectory
management”

Integrated with the European Air Traffic

Management network

A new entity would be established as service

provider and undergo EASA certification

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 Potential benefits
Improved availability and bandwidth over what is available thru VDL2 only
− Provides relief to VHF spectrum pressure
− Increased bandwidth available for AOC apps
− Increased service coverage
More efficient airspace operations leading to:
− Environmental benefits and fuel savings through user preferred routings including continuous
climb and descent profiles
− Improved traffic predictability (particularly at oceanic boundaries) leading to reduced
controller workload and potentially lower ANS charges
Applicable to a range of aircraft types for FANS1/A & ATN operations:
− Short and Long Haul Commercial as well as Business jets
Global Datalink Convergence (ICAO and SESAR goal)

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 Functional architecture: Baseline
Cabin

CSPs
Internet
Applications

PS PS
AOC services PS

Airline
Other cockpit Inmarsat PS
Internet

s
applications Priority IP Ethernet (future) SwiftBroadband Safety
ATN/OSI Airborne
(SB-S)System Ground

Security Functions
Security Functions
PS PS

Air Traffic Service Providers

Satellite ATN ATN/OSI
ATN Gateway SBB Radio Gateways
ATS ATSU / Core
Applications CMU Modem + Access
Network
ACARS Antenna Network ACARS
PS PS
Aircraft Ground ACARS
ACARS Gateway Gateway

Cockpit VoIP PS PS VoIP

PSTN
Voice Gateway Gateway

CS CS

VHF VHF New Modified Existing External VHF VHF

Radio Datalink subsystem subsystem subsystem subsystem Radio Datalink

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 Iris Precursor timeline
European context

Dates subject to change at Inmarsat's discretion

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AVIATION SAFETY – AEEC DLUF Airbus Toulouse
September 15th-16th 2015
Gary.Colledge@inmarsat.com
Danny.Bharj@Inmarsat.com
Thank You!