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ATC17 — Electronic Dialogue as Automated Assistance to Controller during Coordination and Transfer

The operational context of electronic dialogue as automated assistance to controller during coordination and transfer addresses the facilities and processes between ATC components serving ATC units for the purpose of achieving:

1.The electronic dialogue in co-ordination prior to the transfer of flights from one ATC unit to the next.
In the scope of this objective the implementers should use the following OLDI messages in order to perform an electronic dialogue :
- Referred Activate Proposal Message (RAP);
- Referred Revision Proposal Message (RRV)
- Co-ordination Message (CDN)
- Acceptance Message (ACP)
- Reject Co-ordination Message (RJC)
- Stand-by Message (SBY)

2. The transfer of communication from one ATC unit to the next ATC unit of such flights.
In the scope of this objective the implementers should use the following OLDI messages in order to perform an electronic dialogue:
- Change of Frequency Message (COF)
- Manual Assumption of Communications Message (MAS)
- Transfer Initiation Message (TIM)
- Supplementary Data Message (SDM)
- Hand-Over Proposal Message (HOP)
- Request on Frequency Message (ROF)

3. The coordination processes that support the exchange of OLDI messages related to the Basic procedure, specifically Preliminary Activation Message (PAC) and, if applicable, SSR Code Assignment Message (COD).
The system permits controllers to conduct screen to screen coordination between adjacent ATSUs / sectors reducing workload associated with coordination, integration and identification tasks. The system supports coordination dialogue between controllers and transfer of flights between ATSUs, and facilitates early resolution of conflicts through inter ATSU/sector coordination.

NOTE: This objective complements the (mandatory) requirements of basic notification, coordination and transfer functionalities which were covered in Implementation objective ITY-COTR (achieved in 2015) and regulated by Regulation (EC) No 1032/2006.

NOTE FOR MILITARY AUTHORITIES: It is the responsibility of each military authority to review this Objective IN ITS ENTIRETY and address each of the SLoAs that the military authority considers RELEVANT for itself. This has to be done on top and above of the review of "MIL" SLoAs which identify actions EXCLUSIVE to military authorities.

Edition
2022
Stakeholders
Air Navigation Service Provider
Type
SESAR
Scope
ECAC+
Status
Removed

Context

Related Elements

Applicability Area(s) and Timescales

Applicability Area:
All ECAC States except: Slovak Republic, Ukraine. Plus: Israel, Morocco
Timescales From By Applicable to
Initial operational capability 01-01-2013 - Applicability Area
Full operational capability - 01-01-2022 Applicability Area

Links to SESAR Solutions

Links to PCP ATM Sub-Functionalities

ICAO Block Modules: No associated data

References

Applicable legislation
Regulation (EC) No 1032/2006 laying down requirements for the exchange of flight data for the purpose of notification, coordination and transfer of flights between air traffic control units.
Applicable ICAO Annexes and other references
ICAO Doc 4444 - PANS ATM
Deployment Programme 2022
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Operating Environments
Terminal Airspace
En-Route
Network

Expected Performance Benefits

Safety
Reduction of human error due to automation of controller tasks during coordination and transfer.
Capacity
Reduction of controller workload compared to conventional processes without automated support.
Operational efficiency
More efficient planning and operational decision making.
Cost efficiency
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Environment
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Security
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  Code Title From By Related Enablers
 
REG01 Conduct safety oversight of the changes DELETED
 
ASP01 Develop safety assessment for the changes
  • 01-01-2013
  • 01-01-2022
 
ASP02 Upgrade and put into service ATC system to support the Basic procedure (specifically PAC and COD)
  • 01-01-2013
  • 01-01-2022
 
ASP03 Upgrade and put into service ATC system to support electronic dialogue procedure in Transfer of communication process
  • 01-01-2013
  • 01-01-2022
 
ASP04 Upgrade and put into service ATC system to support electronic dialogue procedure in Coordination process
  • 01-01-2013
  • 01-01-2022
 
ASP05 Train ATC staff for applying electronic dialogue procedure
  • 01-01-2013
  • 01-01-2022
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Supporting Material

Title Related SLoAs

EUROCONTROL - EAM 4 - ESARR 4 - Risk Assessment and Mitigation in ATM - Edition 1.0 / 04/2001

https://www.eurocontrol.int/publication/esarr-4-risk-assessment-and-mitigation-atm

ASP01

EUROCONTROL - EAM 4/GUI 1 - Explanatory Material on ESARR 4 Requirements - Edition 2.0 / 03/2005

https://www.eurocontrol.int/publication/esarr-4-risk-assessment-and-mitigation-atm

ASP01

EUROCONTROL - SPEC-106 - EUROCONTROL Specification for On-Line Data Interchange (OLDI) - Edition 5.0 / 07/2020

https://www.eurocontrol.int/publication/eurocontrol-specification-line-data-interchange-oldi

ASP01, ASP02, ASP03, ASP04, ASP05

EUROCONTROL - System Supported Coordination (SYSCO) Implementation Guidelines - Edition 2.0 / 03/2011

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ASP02, ASP03, ASP04, ASP05

Consultation & Approval

Working Arrangement in charge
Unassigned
Outline description approved in
03/2012
Latest objective review at expert level
04/2012
Commitment Decision Body
Provisional Council (PC)
Objective approved/endorsed in
07/2012
Latest change to objective approved/endorsed in
07/2014