What is the purpose of the NOP?

The NOP (Network Operations Portal) aims at facilitating the NM Users’ access to all kinds of dynamic data and operational information in a consolidated way. Information is displayed according to the ATFCM phases: Strategic, Pre-tactical, Tactical, & Post Operations.

The ultimate goal is to facilitate decision making for all ATFCM actors by sharing the most up to date view on the Network Operations situation along the ATFCM cycle (plans, events, scenarios, real-time information on flights and measures, etc.).

Objectives

The NOP achieves the following objectives, as defined in the DMEAN Concept of Operations:

1. Reflect the ASM / ATFCM decision status at the time they have been taken;
2. Enable a common understanding of the Network situation;
3. Present potential disturbances that could impact the Network and that could therefore require appropriate actions for risk mitigation;
4. Assist Airspace Users to take their operational decisions
5. Assist Planners to build their local ATM plans and adjust them along the ATFCM phases, in full mutual coordination.

All in all, the NOP is the enabler of the operational CDM processes supporting ATM in Europe.

Content management

The NOP is updated dynamically according to operational needs. This means that the frequency of updates may be seasonal, daily, or ad-hoc in real-time depending on the nature of the information. The publication cycle of the operational information follows the principles described in the Network Operations Handbook / ATFCM User Manual.

The NOP content is managed by a NOP office team for general and strategic information during office hours and by the NM operations teams on duty for the pre-tactical and tactical information.