Design of conventional and RNAV/PBN instrument approach procedures, SIDs and STARs
Expert support assessing the practicality of new or varied flight procedures at aerodromes
Detect current traffic hotspots and increase the airspace management efficiency
Altitude Nexus designs flight procedures in accordance with ICAO PANS-OPS (Doc 8168), considering a wide range of interdisciplinary constraints such as safety, noise, and capacity, as well as airspace integration and configuration aspects. These activities are carried out in close coordination with air navigation service providers, aviation authorities, airports, and aircraft operators.
Based on client requirements and specifications, Altitude Nexus develops the necessary flight procedures, including:
• Conventional instrument approach procedures (e.g. ILS, LOC, VOR)
• Performance-based navigation (PBN) instrument approach procedures (e.g. RNP APCH with LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, or LPV minima)
• Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs)
• ATS routes for the en-route phase of flight
In complex or demanding operational environments, the feasibility of implementing instrument flight procedures may be uncertain. Limitations can arise from obstacle-rich terrain, airspace constraints, or other operational factors.
Before initiating the full instrument flight procedure (IFP) design process, Altitude Nexus supports aerodromes and aircraft operators in assessing the feasibility of introducing new flight procedures.
Multiple design options may be developed to facilitate informed discussions and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Airside and groundside scenarios under the concept of current or future operation using fast-time simulation techniques.
Fast-time simulation offers a cost-effective means of quantifying and evaluating system reliability and performance. Its primary objective is to support high-level decision-making related to system changes or the introduction of new procedures and technologies. To address these needs, a broad range of current and future air traffic management (ATM) concepts are modelled, generating analytical results within short timeframes. This approach reduces data preparation effort and allows more time for in-depth comparative analysis.