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Frequency Management In Europe

Learn about the Frequency Management Group (FMG) in Europe, responsible for spectrum management and coordination of aviation systems. Explore their tools, databases, and recent issues, and find detailed information on planning procedures.

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Frequency Management In Europe

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  1. Frequency Management In Europe Presented by John Mettrop UK CAA/FMG Chairman

  2. Who Are The FMG? • European State Aeronautical Frequency/Spectrum Managers • 54 States within EANPG Area • Neighbouring States • Additional States/Organisation on Request(IATA, SITA, ARINC, IFALPA, US, Canada) • Meets once a YearRepresentation from approximately 30-35 States • 2 Sub-Groups • Study Group • Block Planning Group

  3. Where Does the FMG fit Within ICAO

  4. EUROCONTROL ICAO SMG Spectrum Management Group FMG Frequency Management Group How Does the FMG fit with Other European Organisations SFCG Spectrum Frequency Consultation Group

  5. FMG Responsibilities • European ICAO Spectrum Management • Frequency Management Planning Criteria • Co-ordination Procedures • Planning and Co-ordination of the Following Systems:- • NDB • ILS • VOR • VHF Comms • DME/TACAN • MLS

  6. FMG Tools/Databases • Tools • MANIF (Day to Day Frequency Planning Programme) • PLANIF(Batch Frequency Planning Programme) • (SAFIRE) (Co-ordination Tool) • Databases • COM 2 • VHF Comms (8.33 & 25 kHz, ACARS, VDL Modes 2&4) • ≈ 12,000 Assignments • COM 3 • Nav Systems (ILS, VOR, DME, MLS) • ≈ 3,700 Entries • COM 4 • NDB • ≈ 1,500 Assignments

  7. Frequency Co-ordination Requirement for a new assignment Requesting State sends proposal to all States concerned Requesting State negotiates details of the proposal Requesting State withdraws the proposal Any objection(s) received ? Yes Yes No Requesting State sends SUM to ICAO and all States concerned Requesting State starts implementation ICAO registers assignment

  8. Block Planning STATES Send their requirements to ARB Secretariat States 1)Delete shift options which are noty acceptable 2)Delete proposals which cannot be implemented ARB Prioritise the list of requirements 4 weeks Block Planning Meeting 1) Review results of previous meeting 2) Delete rejected shift options out 2nd planning run 3) Investigate options for failed requirements Eurocontrol Prepare planning database 1 week Eurocontrol Carry out a planning run & send results to States States Co-ordinate and register proposals

  9. Recent Issues • MLS Spectrum Requirements • Interference from Cordless Phones • Mobile Phones on Aircraft • Expansion of 8.33 kHz • Introduction of VDL • Prolonged loss of Communications • DME Congestion • etc

  10. Further Information • EUR Frequency Management Manualhttp://www.paris.icao.int/documents/pdf/eur_doc012_1ed_en.pdf • ICAO Paris Office • Robert Kruger (rkruger@paris.icao.int) • Chairman • John Mettrop(john.mettrop@dap.caa.co.uk)

  11. Questions?

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