Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures

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Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP)

ATOP

FAA Description

Overview
Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) replaces the current oceanic air traffic control systems and procedures. It:

Fully integrates flight and radar data processing
Detects conflicts between aircraft
Provides satellite data link communication and surveillance capabilities
Removes the need for paper flight strips
Automates the manual processes used today

ATOP provides a fully modernized oceanic air traffic control automation system that allows our customers to take further advantage of investments made in cockpit digital communications.

With ATOP, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) significantly reduces the intensive manual processes that today limit the ability of controllers to safely handle airline requests for more efficient tracks or altitudes over long oceanic routes. It allows the FAA to meet international commitments of reducing aircraft separation standards thereby dramatically increasing capacity and efficiency for our customers.

Implementation
New York Center is the first of three oceanic air traffic control facilities to achieve full operational use of ATOP. Full operational use is expected at Oakland Center October 2005. After commission at Oakland, the FAA will have the automation to reduce aircraft separation from 100 nautical miles to 30. The schedule for deployment at the Anchorage Center is March 2006.

Anchorage ARTCC ATOP Page

New York ARTCC ATOP Press Release

ATOP Photos

Lockheed Martin ATOP Press Release

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