What is the ADR programme?
The primary purpose of the ADR is to give all interested parties
an overview of European airspace data, which is updated in real
ADR is an essential ena-
time throughout the day of operation.
bler of SESAR concepts
(e.g. trajectory manage-
What are the benefits?
e-AMI/EAUP
A consistent and up-to-date ADR will provide quicker access
allocations. It has been available for operational purposes since early January 2011. The European
to pertinent information, providing two direct benefits:
AUP/UUP is also accessible through the Network Operations Portal, and is used intensively.
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Through e-AMI, authorised users can query and compare CDR6/route availability and airspace
AUP
reduced safety risks: potential hazards can arise from in-
To this end, the ADR Programme will make available a virtual
ment) by providing conso-
consistencies in airspace information, difficulty in interpret-
Airspace Data Repository providing a common and consistent
lidated, common and
ing multiple sources and out-of-date airspace information;
RAD
source of airspace information combining both static and
quality airspace data for
improved productivity: single data entry and retrieval
AIP
dynamic elements into a coherent picture that will support the
ATM operations.
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avoids duplication of effort and time. This will improve
ASM1/ATFCM2/ATC3 collaborative process.
The ADR is currently already delivering the first benefits, with the enabling of optimised flight plan-
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ning through e-RAD and e-AMI publications.
View on stand
alone strategic
and pre-tactical
Data
The main objective of the e-RAD and e-AMI is to facilitate flight planning. They will lead to a higher
acceptance rate of flight plans sent to the IFPS7 through an integrated flight-planning system.
productivity particularly for ANSPs, AMCs and for NM services.
The ADR offers its users:
Difficulty in interpreting various
and inconsistent publications and
out of date airspace information,
leads to inefficiencies in flight
planning and capacity shortfalls
for a better airspace allocation.
The ADR will provide access to
AIPs
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The ADR is a key enabler for other benefits:
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information on the past, present
AUP
and future status of airspace for
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which a recognised authority
Airspace users
Help
Needed!!!
improves airspace planning prior to the Day of Operation so as to enhance available capacity
availability through:
and reduce the need for airspace restrictions, allowing civil and military airspace users to adjust
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electronic Airspace Management Information (e-AMI) and electronic Route Availability Document (e-RAD) publication (with automatically processed data);
their seasonal plans in order to improve flight efficiency or reduce costs;
has taken a decision in terms of
RAD
optimised flight planning, by informing them of changes made to airspace usage and route
the publication of European RAD and European AUP8/UUP9 in pdf/html format;
improves the chance of putting in place the best possible airspace organisation for the Day
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cal Information Publication (AIP)
of Operation thereby reducing the need for airspace restrictions and reducing the levels of
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data), allocation (e.g. allocated
ATM-specific delay;
implementation (e.g. Aeronauti-
airspace), activation, etc.
The need for a consolidated view to Airspace users.
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making all other restrictions available via B2B (e.g Flight Profile Restrictions, EU/EURO
restrictions, FRA/DCT restrictions…);
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improves the ability of aircraft operators to take advantage of airspace availability;
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facilitates consistent trajectory management between all actors, by providing the
the provision of access to the consolidated airspace status and route availability informa-
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tion, superposing static and dynamic airspace information in one coherent picture.
essential common denominator of airspace information (e.g. pre-requisite for Flight Object
This will allow aircraft operators to identify and select their preferred route option based on the
and SESAR trajectory management).
How is the Airspace Data Repository organised?
latest airspace management decisions.
Although the Airspace Data Repository will be presented to its users as a single source of
What ADR offers you - Available services
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improved pre-validation and validation process, resulting in consistent data management
e-RAD
e-AMI contains information on the
throughout the ADR data flow from data origination to publication:
is already available within existing EUROCONTROL systems such as the European AIS Database
The e-RAD service is made available via ftp and will also
allocation of airspace and condi-
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(EAD) and the Central Airspace and Capacity Database (CACD).
be available via B2B with NM 17.5 Users downloading
tional route usage, while e-RAD
information, the data itself will not be stored in one single physical database. Most of the data
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CACD in AIXM 5.1 and by establishing and implementing a common procedure for data
e-RAD information will receive the following data in
covers route-availability data.
AIXM11 format:
Through consolidated and vali-
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dated electronic e-AMI and e-RAD
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provision between AIS-ATC OPS;
data completeness in EAD/SDO to cover the specific ADR requirements;
improved digital data provision to CACD (e.g. AUP/UUP).
full set of TFRs (e-Restrictions) within the NM Area of
messages, users can therefore
Operations;
make full use of the benefits offered
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required static data referenced by the TFRs;
by automated data processing.
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dynamic updates to the TFRs.
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Airspace Management
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Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management
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Air Traffic Control
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Aeronautical Information Services
improved data consistency between EAD and CACD by downloading from SDO data to
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Aeronautical Information Exchange Model
Conditional Route
Initial Flight Plan Processing System
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Airspace Use Plan
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Updated (Airspace) Use Plan
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an improved ASM/ATFCM coordination process, by:
updating ADR with AUP and UUPs via Collaboration Interface for Airspace Management
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Downloading of EAD/SDO data in CACD (FB 569, FB 604 and FB 511)
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ADR NM contribution to SESAR WP 7.5.2 VP016 Exercise
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Enabling of interoperability with ASM tools - Prio 1 (FB432)
allowing interoperability with local ASM tools;
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AIS-ATC common procedure for non-AIP data provision
downloading the required static
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SDO and CACD data alignment for aerodrome, points, routes and airspace
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Harmonisation of ADR data to ensure data consistency
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ADR extension to AIXM 5.1 model
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ADR Safety Case development & Regulatory compliance
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Developments for the electronic provisions of FPR, EURO, EU, restrictions
(CIAM);
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data in particular for the ASM
Airspace
Requests
tools;
Requested
giving AMC10 the possibility to
Confirmed
retrieve information from the
Earmarked
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Accepted
In Queue
ADR on the planned utilisation
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ETFMS
AMC
RAD
Airspace Request
IFPS
eUUP
ASM
Tool
Airspace Allocation/
Route Opening&Closure
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eAUP
Reference
supporting real-time airspace
Allocated
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NOTAM: CDR 1&Airspace Availability Updates
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AIRAC: Base definitions + Airspace Availability
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activations/deactivations.
eAMI
AUP
EAUP
support for strategic simulations,
including the extension of the ADR
CACD
EAD
The following topics are considered within the scope of SESAR (i.e. not implementation as in
ADR Phase 1 but R&D):
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ADR enabling ASM Process
data to several Aeronautical Infor-
EUROCONTROL
ADR
Allocated
of airspace;
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Network Manager
nominated by
the European Commission
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ADR Phase 2 (distribution of real-time airspace data, airport and ATFM tactical data);
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enabling essential SESAR concepts ( e.g. trajectory management) and usage of common
airspace data for ATC
Airspace Data Repository, ADR
mation Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycles;
A common and consolidated view of European airspace data
Latest developments in ADR
The ADR Programme is currently in Phase I. It is establishing the core ADR by addressing some
key operational requirements.
AD
Need more information?
You can find more information on the Network Management public website and in the Cata-
One of the major milestones for the next ADR Phase 1 developments is to publish live updates
logue of Products, Services and Activities.
of operational data to serve FPL/ASM and ATFCM processes, including all restrictions in AIXM
5.1 format via NM B2B.
RAD
AIP
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Support Team.
ADR Phase 1
Achieving interoperability with ASM
Digital RAD
AIXM
AIXM
You can also contact Ms Nil Agacdiken (ADR Programme Manager) or the NM Customer
AUP
Tools and between EAD and CACD
are other important milestones in fu-
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CACD
EAD
Digital ASM AIXM 5.1
extension
ADR
ture ADR developments to ensure the
consistency of the data provided via
ADR services. Following the successful
SESAR VP16 ( WP 7.5.2) validations of
e-RAD and e-AMI and referred static data
Download of static data
Access to consolidated and
coherent picture
Consolidated view to airspace users
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Airspace Management Cell
October 2012, ADR gave the first fruits
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