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Solution #48 — Virtual Block Control in LVPs

In low visibility conditions, the tower controller working positions are provided with Virtual Stop Bars (VSB) to improve low visibility operations and enhance controllers' situational awareness. Virtual Stop Bars can be used by the controller to reduce block-sizes once procedural control applies. Additional controller safety nets will be available to indicate violations of Stop Bars (including Virtual Stop Bars) and to monitor aircraft for any kind of unauthorized movement (Watch Dog).

Program
SESAR1
Need for coordination
Local
Related to
Date V1 Gate
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Date V2 Gate
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Date V3 Gate
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Deployment Start Date
31-12-2017
Benefits Start Date (IOC)
27-02-2021
Full Benefit Date (FOC)
27-02-2025

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Related Elements
#48
B1
B2

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#48
IOC - FOC
  AO-0223-A
 
Code Title IOC FOC Related Elements
  AO-0223-A Enhanced safety in LVP through use of virtual block control 27-02-2021 27-02-2025

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ICAO Block Modules

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Designator Title Related Elements
  B1
B1-SURF Enhanced Safety and Efficiency of Surface Operations - SURF, SURF-IA and Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS)
  B2
B2-SURF Optimized Surface Routing and Safety Benefits (A-SMGCS Level 3-4 and SVS)