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Micronesia Project Update Phase II (FY07 & FY08)

Micronesia Project Update Phase II (FY07 & FY08). Francis L. Benevides Jr. PhD, PE Pacific Islands Program Manager, HIP SMO. REQUIREMENTS Technical Operations. Sustain facility and equipment by performing upgrades and modifications to meet: FAA installation standards

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Micronesia Project Update Phase II (FY07 & FY08)

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  1. MicronesiaProject UpdatePhase II (FY07 & FY08) Francis L. Benevides Jr. PhD, PE Pacific Islands Program Manager, HIP SMO

  2. REQUIREMENTSTechnical Operations Sustain facility and equipment by performing upgrades and modifications to meet: • FAA installation standards • National Airspace System (NAS) configuration criteria • Flight Plan 2004 – 2008 performance goals • National Electric Code (NEC) • Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) standards

  3. FUTURE PROJECTSTechnical Operations Upgrade, modify existing facilities and equipment: • Supplemental Aviation Weather Reporting Station (SAWRS) electrical infrastructure • SAWRS consoles • FAA-certifiable radio communications equipment and related Digital Voice Recording System (DVRS) • Bandwidth Manager

  4. FUTURE PROJECTS (continued)Technical Operations Upgrade, modify existing facilities and equipment: • Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) antennas • NAVAIDS Remote Monitoring System (NRMS) for NDB and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) • Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) computer workstations • Pre-positioned spare parts

  5. SAWRS Electrical InfrastructureTechnical Operations • Remove unauthorized mods applied since early 1970s • Remove known safety hazards (e.g. abandoned “live wires”) • Replace obsolete distribution panels and circuit breakers • Install lightning protection and approved grounding to accommodate latest solid state electronic equipment • Apply corrective measures to bring facilities up to current FAA installation standards and NEC codes

  6. SAWRS ConsolesTechnical Operations • Remove inherently cluttered, table-top type operating positions not suitable for current solid state electronics equipment • Install standard ergonomic consoles that facilitate adequate cooling, connectivity, mounting, servicing and easy access to operational, and administrative equipment

  7. Radio Communicationsand DVRSTechnical Operations • Replace non FAA-certifiable radio transmitters and receivers with latest Motorola CM-200 series that are also compatible with voice recording systems • Install DVRS for reliable, secure, radio transmission recordings between SAWRS personnel and pilots to improve support of aviation inquiries and aircraft accident investigations

  8. Bandwidth ManagerTechnical Operations • Optimize future telecommunications • PLAN: Install interface to National Weather Service (NWS) Integrated Satellite Communication System (ISCS) • NWS: weather forecasts, warnings, information, weather contour maps etc. • FAA: communication support for NRMS • UPDATE: Exploring alternative options

  9. NDB AntennasTechnical Operations • Remove existing T-top twin tower antennas not suitable for harsh, corrosive marine environments • Replace with single tower Marconi vertical antenna • Smaller overall “footprint” • Lower surface area exposed to corrosive elements • Easier servicing and maintenance • Increased facility reliability and availability

  10. NRMS for NDB and DMETechnical Operations • Currently, only local control and monitoring • Install FAA standard OPTO-22 based NRMS • Remote monitor and control • Remote equipment diagnostics and reset • Timely status/failure reporting facilitates expeditious NOTAM issuance by POCC • Reduced facility restoration travel costs

  11. AISR WorkstationsTechnical Operations • Currently, PC computers running non-supportable AFTN/MET software • Install new workstations • Run web-based Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR) software • Enhance intranet security

  12. Spare PartsTechnical Operations • Pre-position adequate parts and “hot” spares to reduce time to restore facilities (e.g.) • Visual Aids (PAPI, REIL) • Communications and DVRS • Handheld radios • NDB and DME • UPS, PCS, EGs • DMUXs • Batteries and chargers

  13. Phase II Project CostsTechnical Operations

  14. Phase II Project MilestonesTechnical Operations

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