ATMAC Trajectory Operations (TOps) Work Group

The TOps Working Group will develop an integrated operational concept and objectives for trajectory-based operations, considering existing material and plans including material from the RTCA Task Force on NextGen. The operational framework task will:                                       

1. Describe and frame the types of trajectories envisaged through the mid-term (now through 2018),
2. Consider and document any potential evolution of trajectory-based operations from 2018 through 2025,
3. Identify the non-technical capabilities, e.g., ability for an aircraft to adhere to an RTA at an arrival point, ability of ATC automation system to calculate weather reroutes for multiple aircraft and uplink, etc.) required for aircraft systems and ground automation systems,
4. Identify any areas of regulatory change that may be needed to support the concept.

The TOps WG recommendations will be submitted via the R&P WG to the ATMAC at its June 2010 meeting

Co-Chairs:
Dave Nakamura, The Boeing Company
John Pyburn, MITRE/CAASD
Bill Leber, Lockheed Martin

Secretary:
Cyndy Brown, RTCA

TOps WG meeting summaries will be posted as they are available.