RVSM and New Monitoring Technologies
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY:
Ross Burton, CSSI, Inc.
Bobby Miller, CSSI, Inc.
RVSM Monitoring Requirements
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In May 2011, ICAO member states implemented a long-term RVSM monitoring
policy requiring that aircraft operating within RVSM airspace complete a reoccurring monitoring flight in order to maintain their RVSM approval status.
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The new requirements became applicable on 18 May 2011 and gave operators
until 18 November 2012 to comply.
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Operators must complete a RVSM monitoring flight every two years (or 1,000
hours of flight whichever is greater).
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There was a surge in monitoring activity in 2012 due to the new requirements.
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Demand for monitoring is currently increasing as operators are nearing their
1,000 hour interval.
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RVSM Monitoring Compliance Methods
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Aircraft Geometric Height Monitoring Element (AGHME)
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Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out
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Global Positioning System-based Monitoring System (GMS)/E2GMU
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RVSM Monitoring Compliance Methods
Aircraft Geometric Height Monitoring Element (AGHME)
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AGHME constellations are located at seven sites throughout the United States
and Canada.
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Aircraft must be RVSM approved and have an operational Mode S transponder.
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If your aircraft is not currently listed in the Approvals Data Base, complete and
send “US Operator Application for RVSM Monitoring” form to [email protected].
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Put “AGHME Monitoring Application” and aircraft registration number in subject line
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Flight plan a route through the AGHME coverage area at a flight level between
290 and 410, inclusive.
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Ensure the flight plan provides for straight and level flight operation through the
AGHME coverage area.
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Verify AGHME operational status prior to departure.
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AGHME Constellation Locations
Seven Sites in the United States and Canada
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RVSM Monitoring Compliance Methods
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out
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The FAA Separation Standards Analysis Branch (ANG-E61) is actively monitoring
aircraft having Version 2 (DO-260B) ATC transponder capability.
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This method is used to capture aircraft geometric height with respect to the
WGS-84 datum which is used to derive altimetry system error values.
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There are currently 634 operational ground stations within the US providing
broad coverage for equipped aircraft.
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Capability is established and automation for operator access is under
development.
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RVSM Monitoring Compliance Methods
Global Positioning System-based Monitoring System (GMS)
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The GMS is composed of the equipment and procedures to collect and process
three required data elements:
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Aircraft geometric height
Pressure altitude or Mode C data
Meteorological data
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The GPS-based Monitoring Unit (GMU) is used to collect aircraft geometric
height data onboard the monitoring flight.
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Over 18,000 RVSM monitoring flights have been conducted since 1995 using 3
GMU generations.
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Monitoring via GMU provides operators a flexible and cost-effective compliance
option.
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CSSI provides RVSM GMU monitoring services and E2GMU sales.
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History of RVSM GMU Monitoring Equipment
1995
•GMU
2004
•EGMU
2013
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•E GMU
3 Generations of GPS-based Monitoring Units
E2GMU Installation
E2GMU is World Ready with ARD
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Altitude Recording Device (ARD)
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MODE C capture directly from Transponder
No data coordination required from ATC or
Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR)
E2GMU MODE C Data Capture with ARD
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Altitude Recording Device ARD
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2 RECORDS
E2GMU is Ready to Fly
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E2GMU completely powered by 97 Wh internal Lithium Ion Polymer Battery 8
hours operation
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Requires no STC
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Compliant with 2015 IATA/ICAO Aircraft Transport of Dangerous Goods
Regulations
Device
E2GMU Monitoring
Unit Assembly (MUA)
E2GMU Android
Tablet
Charge Time
Needed
4 Hours
Maximum Run
Time
6-8 Hours
3 Hours
8.5 Hours
E2GMU Overview
E2GMU Overview
E2GMU Benefits
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E2GMU kit is portable
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Collapsible handle and rolling luggage wheels
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Designed to fit in most aircraft overhead storage bins
E2GMU Benefits
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Customer Service Training and Mission Support
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Email [email protected]
Phone 202-863-3686
On-site Equipment Training Services
RVSM Regional Monitoring Agency (RMA) coordination
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Asia-Pacific (APARMO)
CARSAMMA (Caribbean-South America)
NAARMO (North America)
E2GMU Benefits
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Quick to Install
GPS Calibrated within 15
minutes
Easy to Operate
E2GMU Benefits
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Intuitive Software and Simple Touchscreen operation
E2GMU Design Benefits
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E2GMU RVSM Data is stored in Tablet memory
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RVSM Data can be transferred from Tablet:
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Wireless Network (Wi-Fi)
Portable Hot Spot
Cell Phone Tethering
Bluetooth
PC USB ports
Micro SD Card
E2GMU Design Benefits
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E2GMU Tablet can transfer RVSM Data files with Applications from Google Play Store
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Gmail
Google Drive
Dropbox
Outlook
Email
E2GMU Design Benefits
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Send the RVSM Data files with an email from E2GMU Tablet over Wi-Fi
Cost Effective E2GMU Training
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Self Paced Computer Based E2GMU Online Training and Troubleshooting
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Computer Based E2GMU Training has successfully trained over 20 E2GMU partner
companies located in the US, Canada, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, etc.
RVSM Data & Altitude Requirements
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RVSM flight levels
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29,000 feet to 41,000 feet, inclusive
Straight and Level Flight data
E2GMU designed to collect aircraft HeightKeeping Performance data independent of aircraft
systems
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E2GMU Provides RVSM Data Components for ASE
GPS
MODE C
E2GMU
E2GMU
ARD
GPS
Pressure
Altitude
RMA
Calculate RVSM
RVSM Data
Required
Description
Data Source
GPS Position and
Elevation
Records of Aircraft Height
performance in RVSM airspace
E2GMU GPS
MODE C
Records of Aircraft reported
Altitude in RVSM airspace
E2GMU ARD
Pressure Altitude of
Area
Records of RVSM airspace
Meteorological Data
Regional
Monitoring Agency
(RMA)
Altimetry System Error (ASE)
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E2GMU RVSM Flight Requirements
RVSM data collected for minimum 30 minutes during Straight and Level flight between
FL290 and FL410 stratum
RVSM Flight Operation
40,000
30,000
20,000
Altitude in Feet
10,000
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E2GMU Hardware Installation
Altitude Recording Device (ARD)
E2GMU Satellite Reception Status
Acquiring GPS
GPS Position Set
Ready to Fly
E2GMU Application Detail
CSSI RVSM Monitoring Market Leadership
CSSI U.S. RVSM Monitoring Provider Network
NASA T38 Monitoring
CSSI Contact Information
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RVSM Monitoring Services and E2GMU Sales
– Carol Clarke
– Email: [email protected]
– Phone: 866-468-8111
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