APACHE - Final project results report

This report summarises all the research activities performed by the APACHE project and highlights the main project outcomes and contributions. The APACHE Project proposes a new approach based on simulation, optimization and performance assessment tools, which aim to better capture ATM performance (by means of new or enhanced performance indicators), as well as the complex interdependencies between key performance areas (KPAs). Besides performing a thorough review on the SESAR 2020 Concept of Operations and different Performance Frameworks, the main contributions of the Project are the integration of several background tools into a single platform, enabling the “APACHE Framework”; the proposal and validation of 73 new (or enhanced) performance indicators; and the assessment of ATM interdependencies by using this Framework. This report briefly describes these contributions, highlighting the progress done beyond state-of-the-art methodologies in ATM performance assessment. This report also describes the links with the SESAR programme, identifying the potential uptake of results to Industrial Research and outlines potential future research and innovation activities.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

APACHE - Final project results report

This report summarises all the research activities performed by the APACHE project and highlights the main project outcomes and contributions. The APACHE Project proposes a new approach based on simulation, optimization and performance assessment tools, which aim to better capture ATM performance (by means of new or enhanced performance indicators), as well as the complex interdependencies between key performance areas (KPAs). Besides performing a thorough review on the SESAR 2020 Concept of Operations and different Performance Frameworks, the main contributions of the Project are the integration of several background tools into a single platform, enabling the “APACHE Framework”; the proposal and validation of 73 new (or enhanced) performance indicators; and the assessment of ATM interdependencies by using this Framework. This report briefly describes these contributions, highlighting the progress done beyond state-of-the-art methodologies in ATM performance assessment. This report also describes the links with the SESAR programme, identifying the potential uptake of results to Industrial Research and outlines potential future research and innovation activities.Peer Reviewe

APACHE - Results from simulations and analysis of results

This document presents the results from validation exercises of the APACHE Project. Its purpose is to identify, describe and assess the results generated by the different assessments and simulations carried out towards the fulfilment of the objectives of the Project. The APACHE Project proposes a new framework to assess European ATM (air traffic management) performance based on simulation, optimization and performance assessment tools. This framework implements new (or enhanced) performance indicators (PIs) aiming at bridging some of the gaps identified in current state-of-the-art methodologies in ATM performance assessment. Furthermore, this Framework can also be used to better identify interdependencies and trade-offs between different key performance areas (KPA). In order to validate these new PIs and the proposed methodology, one post-ops and four pre-ops scenarios have been assessed (analysing historical and simulated/synthesised data, respectively). Pre- ops scenarios are designed to perform an initial assessment of certain SESAR 2020 solutions and to test the appropriateness of the APACHE PIs to capture ATM performance in the future concept of operations envisaged by SESAR 2020. Each scenario is composed, in turn, by several Case Studies, mainly to assess the sensibility to different air traffic demand levels and different quality of the input data. Moreover, ad-hoc “a priori” case studies have also been conducted to assess specific trade-offs between KPAs. Finally, some of the PIs currently used by the SES Performance Scheme have been implemented for benchmarking purposes. Results show the appropriateness of the new PIs proposed by APACHE, especially for the Cost-efficiency, Environment and Safety KPAs. PIs for Access and Equity, Capacity and Flexibility represent indeed a contribution beyond current practices, but deserve more research and fine-tuning to raise their maturity level.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

APACHE - Results from simulations and analysis of results

This document presents the results from validation exercises of the APACHE Project. Its purpose is to identify, describe and assess the results generated by the different assessments and simulations carried out towards the fulfilment of the objectives of the Project. The APACHE Project proposes a new framework to assess European ATM (air traffic management) performance based on simulation, optimization and performance assessment tools. This framework implements new (or enhanced) performance indicators (PIs) aiming at bridging some of the gaps identified in current state-of-the-art methodologies in ATM performance assessment. Furthermore, this Framework can also be used to better identify interdependencies and trade-offs between different key performance areas (KPA). In order to validate these new PIs and the proposed methodology, one post-ops and four pre-ops scenarios have been assessed (analysing historical and simulated/synthesised data, respectively). Pre- ops scenarios are designed to perform an initial assessment of certain SESAR 2020 solutions and to test the appropriateness of the APACHE PIs to capture ATM performance in the future concept of operations envisaged by SESAR 2020. Each scenario is composed, in turn, by several Case Studies, mainly to assess the sensibility to different air traffic demand levels and different quality of the input data. Moreover, ad-hoc “a priori” case studies have also been conducted to assess specific trade-offs between KPAs. Finally, some of the PIs currently used by the SES Performance Scheme have been implemented for benchmarking purposes. Results show the appropriateness of the new PIs proposed by APACHE, especially for the Cost-efficiency, Environment and Safety KPAs. PIs for Access and Equity, Capacity and Flexibility represent indeed a contribution beyond current practices, but deserve more research and fine-tuning to raise their maturity level.Peer Reviewe

Enhanced Indicators to Monitor ATM Performance in Europe. Main findings of the APACHE SESAR Exploratory Research project.

This paper highlights the principal contributions and outcomes of the APACHE Project (a SESAR 2020 exploratory research project) in air traffic management performance assessment for monitoring purposes (post-ops analysis). Novel distance- and fuel-based indicators are proposed to assess environmental impact inefficiencies, taking as input only surveillance data sets. Similarly, novel cost- and trip-time-based indicators are proposed to assess airspace user cost-efficiency. In both cases, optimal trajectories are generated as baselines for these indicators, which are compared with actual (historical) trajectories. Regarding air navigation services cost-efficiency, a similar strategy is presented, where optimal sectorisations are compared with historical sectorisations. The paper also presents new indicators to assess safety from surveillance data in an automated fashion. A couple of indicators to better estimate system capacity are also given, which look at air traffic management delay as proxy. Finally, some illustrative examples are given to show the applicability of all these indicators.Peer Reviewe

Your Audience Comes First: The Key to Effective Communication and Engagement (keynote)

Connecting people through scientific or engineering gateways requires effective communication. All gateway users – researchers, educators, public audiences – must understand the purpose, utility, and significance of the gateway if it is to be successful. Therefore, establishing effective communication practices to explain the project becomes critical to developing the gateway and ensuring its longevity. Fortunately, communication skills can be learned and practiced by anyone. Developing communication efforts with goals that align with those of the target audience, using storytelling to convey clear messages, and using appropriate language and visual elements are all key skills of a successful communication strategy. Putting these skills into practice can maximize the utility and benefits of your gateway for all parties involved