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Episode 3 Deliveries Now Complete !
The final stage of the Episode 3 project has now been reached and all the deliverables are now Public. The latest delivery includes the Final Report, the Technology deliverables and updates of the DODs and related concept material. The documents can be found on http://www.episode3.aero/public-documents .
Episode 3 results pave the way for SESAR validation
Episode 3 has been featured in the EUROCONTROL Technical News. Click here to take a look !
E-OCVM Version 3
The experience gained and the Lessons Learnt in Episode 3 have made a major contribution to the revision and update of E-OCVM to Version 3 Click for pdf version
Episode 3, an innovative validation project preparing SESAR development phase...
European ATM experts present Episode 3, an innovative validation project preparing SESAR development phase... Click for video
Episode 3 / Caats II Joint Dissemination Event...more
The Proceedings for the Episode 3 CAATS II Dissemination Forum is now available, this document provides reports on all the presentations given at the event. During the Forum, attendees were invited to provide questions on in writing on the presentations and the work of the project. Responses to some were provided during the Discussion Panel that concluded the event and others required more detailed research to answer. A document providing answers to all of the questions is now available. more with Episode 3 / Caats II Joint Dissemination Event....
Episode 3 presents a prize-winning paper at DASC
Laurent Tabernier and Nadine Pilon, together with Bob Graham, Hartmut Koelman and Paul Ravenhill won the 'Best of Session' prize for their paper on the "Performance Framework and Influence modelling in ATM" . Laurent Tabernier presented this paper at the 28th Digital Avionics Systems Conference that took place in Orlando on 25-29 October 2009.... more with this paper Laurent
PRESS RELEASE ..Paving the way towards SESAR deployment
"More than 100 ATM experts participated in the workshop “ATM concept validation: the challengeof Single Sky and next generation ATM”, organised jointly by the Episode 3 and CAATS II projects on the 13th and 14th of October 2009 in Brussels..." more with Press Release ... more with presentations...		click to enlarge
Learning Lessons for SESAR / 15th & 16th September (Bretigny)
Over 35 EP3 exercise leaders and validation experts attended the 2nd Lessons Learnt Workshop on 15/16 September. Structured brainstorming techniques were used to explore EP3's experiences with new validation techniques, the performance framework and methods for detailing the operational concept. There were shorter debates on project management and assumptions management. The conclusions from the discussions are now being analysed and will be presented at the Final Dissemination Forum on 13/14 October. Ros
A Walk in the Langen Forest / 3rd September
EP3 entered a team for the DFS Challenge on 3rd September that took place on the evening of the final WP4 Expert Group meeting. The challenge was to either walk/run 6km or run 12 km. All entrants met this challenge and were even awarded a prize - the internationalest team, or was it the most international team. Look out for the team T shirt at the next EP3 event !!! Ros
More Prizes
Laurent Tabernier and Nadine Pilon, together with Bob Graham, Hartmut Koelman and Paul Ravenhill won the 'Best of Session' prize for their paper on the "Performance Framework and Influence modelling in ATM" . The paper will be presented in Session A of the ATM Modernisation stream at the 28th Digital Avionics Systems Conference that will take place in Orlando on 25-29 October 2009. The evaluation of the best paper of session is based on: Technical Content – accuracy, reasoning, understanding the subject, Originality – fresh ideas, imagination, revolutionary new technology, Application – feasible, cost effective, serves a need, Style – interesting, easy to read, clear, use of graphics & photos and Suitability to Theme of DASC – matches theme of conference
What’s new on the EP3 Web site
To facilitate the work of EP3 last autumn, the Project Management Office has worked hard for the last few months to.......... more... Ludo		click to access
ATM concept validation:the challenge of Single Sky and next generation ATM
Episode 3/CAATS II joint dissemination event - 13th & 14th October 2009 (Brussel)
The Episode 3 and CAATS II projects, in cooperation with the European Commission(1) and with the SESAR JU, are happy to announce the workshop “ ATM concept validation: the challenge of Single Sky and next generation ATM ” to be held in Brussels(2) on the 13th and 14th of October 2009. Episode 3 and CAATS II are the two key EC projects which pave the way towards the validation of the target concept for the future air traffic management system of Europe, the core objective of SESAR and Single Sky policy. Episode 3 deals with the complexity of the SESAR target concept, the break-down of a high level concept into scenarios for validation and new and pragmatic validation techniques to use to validate concepts at an early stage of development, such as gaming or expert groups. SESAR projects will use this gained experience in validation of ATM concepts. CAATS II provides material and guidance how to validate operational concepts at different stages of research and development, considering particular objectives and constraints related to the safety, human factors, environment and business cases (the "case based approach" for validation). SESAR projects will have to develop cases in these areas as the development of concepts progress towards validation. The results of both projects provide meaningful input to refine the European Operational Concept Validation Methodology (E-OCVM) adopted by the SESAR work programme and support the SESAR Joint Undertaking and its participants at both the conceptual level as well as in their practical work to validate ATM concepts in a coherent European approach. This workshop provides the opportunity to see the results of the two EC projects, to discuss their importance for the work in SESAR and to collect the relevant information for further in-depth studies. For logistical reasons, advance registration is necessary. Please confirm your participation before 15/09/2009 by registering on line through this website (http://www.e3c2workshop.isdefe.es/rform.html), Philippe (1)Episode 3 and CAATS II are both financed under the EU 6th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (2) The event will take place in one of the hotels in Brussels airport area, the exact venue will be communicated beginning of September.		$CAATS Forum\caats-ep3$
What’s new on the EP3 Web site
To save time together, To share effectiveness for all, To improve always our contribution, more... Ludo		click to access
EP3 Mid Term Review / 4th & 5th June 2009 (Brussel)...more about
"Dear EP3 partners, The Mid Term Review went on from Thursday the 4th of June, to Friday the 5th at 2PM. 29 presentations have been done during these 2 days, followed by...." read more about ... Philippe
EP3 Mid Term Review / 4th & 5th June 2009 (Brussel)
The EP3 results achieved to date will be presented to representatives of the European Commission and SESAR JU in Brussels. The work packages are preparing for the event, with WP3 meeting in DLR premises on 19/20 May, WP4 in Langen on 27 May, WP5 on 5th May and WP6 on 25/26 May in Rungis. Now that many of the validation exercises have completed we have a lot of results that should be of interest to the SESAR community. Ros
Dynamic DCB gaming (WP3.3.2 ) - From 27th to 29th May 2009 (Bretigny)
The WP3.3.2 - dynamic DCB and Business Trajectory Management - gaming exercise took place on the 27th-29th of May ay Bretigny. Organised as dynamic and interactive demonstration sessions, those simulations allowed partcipants to examine on concrete cases how congested situations could be managed in SESAR IP2 by planning actors - network managers, APOC and AOCs in the the short-term planning and execution phases. Partcipants were from AENA, IBERIA, DSNA, LNVL, INECO and Air France. The feedback was very positive on this approach and many suggestions for improvements and future activities were collected. Many thanks to all partners for their very contructive and pro-active participation. Gerard		click to enlarge
WP4 and WP5...final stage of approval / May 2009
In the past months we have completed most of our validation exercises in WP4 and WP5, and the first validation reports are now being issued for two important exercises: Runway Operations Fast Time Simulation and the En Route Prototyping sessions. They are in the final stage of approval and will be sent to the Commission for acceptance shortly. Philippe
EP3 Quality Survey - April 2009
A survey was launched to get document owners’ feedback in order to keep the EP3 approval infrastructure in line with the real needs and constraints of the project. Thank you to those who have provided answers. Ludo		Click to access
EP3 Pre-gaming sessions / 26th to 27th of March 2009 (Bretigny)
In the context of WP3.3.2 - Dynamic DCB and Business Trajectory Management - pre-gaming sessions took place on the 26th and 27th of March at Bretigny involving participants from ENAV, DSNA, LVNL and INECO. As some key functions were not yet fully available, it was not possible to conduct complete gaming sessions. However, thanks to the very constructive and proactive attitude of the gaming actors, the two-days sessions were very fruitful. They allowed to collect very valuable information to refine validation scenarios and to prepare training material. The need for new decision aid functions in support to real-time network management (such as what-if functions) was also discussed . Gaming sessions are planned from the 27th to the 29th of May. Gerard
What's new with the review room?
Based on your feedback, we've changed the review room:check the user guideline to know all about the new functions and the improvement of the performance. Ludo		Click to access
Lessons Learnt Workshop / 10th to 12th March 2009 (Madrid)
Episode 3 has had many challenges to face, not least the difficult process of trying to start validation of a large and complex concept like that described in the SESAR Concept of Operations. The European Operational Concept Validation Methodology (E-OCVM) was mandated as the basic reference for this work and in March (10-12 in Madrid) we will hold a Lessons Learnt Workshop involving almost 30 project staff from across the different work packages, exercises and partner organisations. The objective will be to ensure that our hard won experience can be brought together and documented so that it benefits those who will have to continue meeting the same challenges in SESAR. It will also feed back into other European Framework Projects such as CAATS II and the E-OCVM Forum to help refine the E-OCVM itself. We are expecting the visit of representatives from the European Commission and the SESAR JU. Alistair
EXCOM#4 / 4th March 2009 (Brussel)
The 4th of March in Brussels EUROCONTROL HQ, an Executive Committee is organised. On this first EXCOM meeting since the project restart, we will present a financial situation of the project, provide first results of our validation exercises, and discuss the schedule ahead of us. We are expecting the presence of the European Commission and a representative from the SESAR JU. WP leaders will also present their analysis of the inputs of Episode 3 to the SESAR work programme based on the latest SESAR Description of Work. Philippe
EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 4 / 23th to 27th February 2009 (Naples)
The fourth and final Episode 3 TMA prototyping session (WP5.3.6) was successfully conducted at the SICTA premises in Naples from Feb 23rd to Feb 27th 2009. Seven controller's from three EP3 ANSP partners (ENAV, LFV and NATS) participated to the experiment. LFV and NATS importantly ensured that their participating controllers were picked from those who had previously gained experience of the concept and procedures through their previous involvement in the EEC prototyping sessions. This 4th prototyping session complemented in a different high density TMA environment (Rome TMA) the three prototyping sessions already conducted at the EEC based on Dublin TMA.The main focus of the fourth prototyping session was the assessment of operability (usability, suitability) and the perceived benefits and limitations of A-CDA, a 2D P-RNAV route structure (Point Merge System –PMS) and ASPA S&M Spacing. Other low level objectives included the assessment of: The controller’s acceptance of the procedure proposed for P-RNAV/A-CDA and ASPA S&M, including their perceived benefits and limitations The impact of P-RNAV/A-CDA and ASPA S&M on capacity through evaluation of runway throughput and spacing at the runway Motto		Click to enlarge
EP3 Website - New Glossary
The glossary of Episode 3 has been updated. This update includes new acronyms and defintions that come from project and others such as SESAR or EMMA2. Thanks to the EP3 WP2.2 team members for their contribution. Ludo		Click to access
EP3 Final Prototyping Session 2nd to 6th 2009 (Bretigny)
Episode 3 (the project behind the recent prototyping sessions) was set up to validate the SESAR concept. The final prototyping session of three sessions took place at the EEC between the 2nd and the 6th of February 2009. Controllers from MUAC, AENA, DFS and NATS participated to the simulation. Session 3 concentrated on 4D trajectory management, aircraft flying to their Reference Business Trajectory (RBT) and complying to a Controlled Time of Arrival (CTA) when in the horizon of an arrival manager. The main focus was on how en-route ATCos could facilitate and manage traffic flying to an RBT and how they could deliver traffic, flying to CTAs, to the TMA in a more manageable way. The report on all three sessions will be published in April 2009. Frank Dowling		$TMA En route 2_6 fevrier\MONT EP3-WPO4 en Route 04FE09 _thumb$ Click to enlarge
EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 3 / 21th to 23rd January 2009 (Bretigny)
The third and final EEC based Episode 3 TMA prototyping session (WP5.3.6) was successfully conducted at the EEC from Jan 19th to Jan 23rd 2009. Eight controller's from all EP3 ANSP partners (DFS, ENAV, LFV, LVNL and NATS) participated to the experiment. There were 4 controller changes from the previous session, meaning that new arrivals, once again, had to get up to speed on the concept and ATC procedures in a very short time frame. The main objective of the third prototyping session was to assess from the controllers’ perspective the acceptability and operational feasibility of A-CDA from TOD to FAF in a P-RNAV environment, with a scripted traffic reflecting the level of metering that could be achieved to the IAF through an arrival manager (AMAN) and the respect of controlled time of arrival (CTA) using a simulated FMS-4D RTA functionality in upstream sectors (Feed and Arrival). This session continued from PS2 with focus on the refinement of controllers working methods (procedures, tasks, roles) and an assessment of operability (usability, suitability) and perceived benefits and limitations of A-CDA and P-RNAV. The impact of arrival aircraft flying a CTA on the feasibility of A-CDA and P-RNAV was also investigated. In addition, the impact of full and mixed RTA equipage conditions on feasibility and controllers’ acceptance of the proposed working method was assessed. Finally, the compatibility with departures (scripted continuous climb departure) was examined. The fourth and final Episode 3 TMA prototyping session (WP5.3.6), hosted and managed by ENAV, is scheduled to take place in Naples between the 23rd and 27th February 2009. Motto		Click to enlarge
EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 2 / 8th to 12th December 2008 (Bretigny)
The second Episode 3 TMA prototyping session (WP5.3.6) was successfully conducted at the EEC between Dec 8th and 12th 2008. Once again, 8 controller's from all EP3 ANSP partners (DFS, ENAV, LFV, LVNL and NATS) participated to the experiment. As there were 4 controller changes from the previous session, the new arrivals had to get up to speed on the concept and ATC procedures in a very short time frame. Two IAA controllers were, once again, on hand for advice, observation and support. This second prototyping session focused on a refinement of the controller working methods following their feedback from Session 1. In addition, the Standard Arrival Routes (STARS) design was significantly modified to take account of concerns and suggestions raised by them in the debriefing sessions. The assessment of operability and the perceived benefits and limitations of A-CDA and P-RNAV was continued, with added investigation of the impact of aircraft flying and adhering to the limitations of a Controlled Time of Arrival (CTA) within the aforementioned operating procedures. The next session is scheduled to take place at the EEC early in 2009 (19th - 23rd January 2009). This third session will assess the link with 4D (time constraints i.e. CTA/RTA). Motto		Click to enlarge
EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 1 / 10th to 14th November 2008 (Bretigny)
The first Episode 3 TMA prototyping session (WP5.3.6) was successfully carried out at the EEC between Nov 10th and 14th, 2008. Eight TMA controllers participated from five EP3 ANSP partners (DFS, ENAV, LFV, LVNL and NATS). Three IAA controllers provided external support related to airspace advise, training and observation. This session focused on the assessment of operability, from a controller's perspective, of SESAR OI steps such as advanced Continuous Descent Approaches enabled by a P-RNAV route structure - based on Point Merge improvements - in a dense TMA. The next two sessions at the EEC are scheduled for 8th-12th Dec . 2008 and 19th-23rd January 2009. These sessions will look at further improvements in the route design, introduce variability in traffic metering, and start assessing the link with 4D (time constraints i.e. CTA/RTA). A fourth complementary session will be carried out by ENAV/SICTA in Naples in the first quarter of 2009 . Bruno		Click to enlarge
EP3 Web Site / 1st November 2008
What's new? What's next? Since the project restart we have new tools and new procedures:stay in touch with the EP3 quality aspects and facilitate your daily work on the project… Ludo		Click to access
EPISODE 3 RESTART WORKSHOP / 23rd to 25th September 2008 (Toulouse)
During an intensive 3 days seminar in Toulouse (23rd to 25th September 2008), more than 30 Episode 3 activity leaders have met in order to give shape to a revamped programme. This allowed us to understand how all work packages can be consolidated and bring coherent results in the 3 main project axes: Initial clarification of the SESAR concept First performance results on selected SESAR concept elements Inroads in innovative validation techniques to provide feedback to SESAR Philippe		Click to enlarge

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Episode 3 Deliveries Now Complete !

Episode 3 results pave the way for SESAR validation

E-OCVM Version 3

Episode 3, an innovative validation project preparing SESAR development phase...

Episode 3 / Caats II Joint Dissemination Event...more

Episode 3 presents a prize-winning paper at DASC

PRESS RELEASE ..Paving the way towards SESAR deployment

Learning Lessons for SESAR / 15th & 16th September (Bretigny)

A Walk in the Langen Forest / 3rd September

More Prizes

What’s new on the EP3 Web site

ATM concept validation:the challenge of Single Sky and next generation ATM

$CAATS Forum\caats-ep3$

What’s new on the EP3 Web site

EP3 Mid Term Review / 4th & 5th June 2009 (Brussel)...more about

EP3 Mid Term Review / 4th & 5th June 2009 (Brussel)

Dynamic DCB gaming (WP3.3.2 ) - From 27th to 29th May 2009 (Bretigny)

WP4 and WP5...final stage of approval / May 2009

EP3 Quality Survey - April 2009

EP3 Pre-gaming sessions / 26th to 27th of March 2009 (Bretigny)

What's new with the review room?

Lessons Learnt Workshop / 10th to 12th March 2009 (Madrid)

EXCOM#4 / 4th March 2009 (Brussel)

EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 4 / 23th to 27th February 2009 (Naples)

EP3 Website - New Glossary

EP3 Final Prototyping Session 2nd to 6th 2009 (Bretigny)

EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 3 / 21th to 23rd January 2009 (Bretigny)

EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 2 / 8th to 12th December 2008 (Bretigny)

EP3 TMA Prototyping Session 1 / 10th to 14th November 2008 (Bretigny)

EP3 Web Site / 1st November 2008

EPISODE 3 RESTART WORKSHOP / 23rd to 25th September 2008 (Toulouse)

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