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

 National Airspace System (NAS) configuration criteria
 Flight Plan 2004 – 2008 performance goals
 National Electric Code (NEC)
 Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA)
standards
 FUTURE PROJECTS
Technical 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
 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
 SAWRS
Electrical Infrastructure
Technical 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
SAWRS Consoles
Technical 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
Radio Communications
and DVRS
Technical 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
Bandwidth Manager
Technical 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
NDB Antennas
Technical 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
 NRMS for
NDB and DME
Technical 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
AISR Workstations
Technical 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
Spare Parts
Technical 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
 Phase II Project Costs
Technical Operations

COST
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ESTIMATE

Install AISR Workstations $129,880

Upgrade SAWRS Facility Electrical Infrastructure $884,300
Install Standard Consoles $309,600
Install FAA-Certifiable Radios and DVRS $501,380
Bandwidth Manager Mods (pending NWS funding) $180,000
Install NRMS for NDB and DME $414,580
Replace NDB Antennas $765,400
Pre-position Spare Parts, Systems & Equipment $507,100
TOTAL: $3,692,240
 Phase II Project Milestones
Technical Operations

FY 07 ($1.7M) FY 08 ($2.0 M)
Project Tasks O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O
Install AISR
Workstations
Upgrade Systems
Consoles
Upgrade SAWRS Bldg
Electrical Infrastructure
Install Standard
Consoles
Replace NDB Antennas

Install Radios & DVRS

Install NRMS for NDB

and DME
Bandwidth Manager
Mods