14-08-2012, 03:50 PM
Multi-function Phased Array Radar (MPAR)
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Air Traffic and Weather Surveillance Snapshot
Air Traffic is expected to more than double by 2025 and will exacerbate the air traffic delay problem.
Weather is the major contributor to delays accounting for 65% of all delays.
Current weather and surveillance radar networks are aging (new to 40 years old).
Many are nearing the end of their service life and will require expensive service life extension programs (SLEP)
FAA Enterprise Architecture Roadmaps include decision points for replacing current conventional rotating radars.
JPDO Alignment
Next Generation (NextGen) Air Transportation System Integrated Plan
“Develop a system-wide capability to Reduce Weather Impacts”
Strategy provides for “Research areas to develop enhanced weather observations and forecasts, and integrate them with decision support tools to enhance capacity and efficiency of the airspace while improving safety.”
Conclusion
National primary radar network required for foreseeable future
FAA requirement is a subset of the National Requirement
Collaboration with other agencies is essential for best value solution
MPAR is a technology research effort
MPAR could be part of a multi-agency Family of Solutions
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Air Traffic and Weather Surveillance Snapshot
Air Traffic is expected to more than double by 2025 and will exacerbate the air traffic delay problem.
Weather is the major contributor to delays accounting for 65% of all delays.
Current weather and surveillance radar networks are aging (new to 40 years old).
Many are nearing the end of their service life and will require expensive service life extension programs (SLEP)
FAA Enterprise Architecture Roadmaps include decision points for replacing current conventional rotating radars.
JPDO Alignment
Next Generation (NextGen) Air Transportation System Integrated Plan
“Develop a system-wide capability to Reduce Weather Impacts”
Strategy provides for “Research areas to develop enhanced weather observations and forecasts, and integrate them with decision support tools to enhance capacity and efficiency of the airspace while improving safety.”
Conclusion
National primary radar network required for foreseeable future
FAA requirement is a subset of the National Requirement
Collaboration with other agencies is essential for best value solution
MPAR is a technology research effort
MPAR could be part of a multi-agency Family of Solutions