Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL

1a. AREA OF RESEARCH
Flexibility of Airspace Nav Aids
Separation Management Communication
Trajectory Based Operations Surveillance
Ground Movement Synchronisation Tools/equip-Testing, monitoring, design
Optimal Human Performance Automation
Information-Based ATM Network Repair and maintenance
Others Specify__________________________________________________

1b. TITLE OF PROJECT

In no more than 30 words; be descriptive rather than general.

Reliability analysis tool kit for CNS/ATM System

1c. KEYWORDS
Please provide a maximum of 6 keywords.
Instrument Landing system (ILS), Automation system, required navigational parameters,
Reliability, Maintainability, FMECA
Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

2a. AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED FOR (₹): 2,92,000/-

*Note: Amount stated should be the same with the total in part 8.

2b. DURATION OF PROJECT (YEARS): ONE YEAR (Maximum of 4years)

2c. PROPOSED START AND END DATES:

Start date (dd/mm/yy) 01-08-2019
End date (dd/mm/yy) 01-08-2020

3. TEAM LEAD AND TEAM MEMBERS

State name, Designations, station and email address of all team members involved in this
project.
Dr Chilaka Mahesh
HIAL, chmahesh@aai.aero

4. ABSTRACT OF THE PROPOSAL

In no more than 150 words, please provide a succinct and accurate description of the proposal to
include the specific aims, hypotheses, methodology and approach of the research proposal, including
its academic significance and relevance to ANS research and development for AAI

The aim of the proposed work will be developing a quantitative model to determine the
reliability of the system/equipment. Once the reliability has been determined, the model
will be used to identify the weak points or the least reliable components in the system in
order to improve the system reliability. Thus, the results of the model can be used
to justify reliability improvements by generating information that can be used as a basis
for decision making regarding possible improvements to increase the systems’ reliability.
Even though, the reliability concept conceived for ILS but it has been extended to
Automation system as well. With existing available data the proof of concept both cases
i.e. ILS and Automation was checked and validated.

5. DETAILS OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Instruction and Guide for details of research proposal.

Give a description of the research in between 5 -10 pages. Information SHOULD include
specific aim(s) of the project, significance, approach, originality/evidence of novel innovation,
team lead, environment and preliminary studies/progress reports related to the research
proposal. Please emphasise on the novelty and innovative aspects of the proposed work, as
well as how the research outcome will benefit the development of AAI. References should
be provided on a separate page.
Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

a) Specific Aims
State concisely and realistically what the research described in this application is intended to accomplish and/or
what hypothesis is to be tested.

b) Significance
Briefly describe how this project addresses an important problem. State concisely how if the aims of the
application are achieved, new knowledge will be created. State concisely how the effects of concepts and
methods used in this project will drive future research in this field. State concisely the potential application of the
research outcome in an operating environment. Relevant references should be appended.

c) Approach
Discuss in detail the conceptual framework, design, methods and analyses in reference to how they are
integrated and appropriate to the aims of the project. Discuss potential difficulties, limitations and problem areas
in the proposed procedure, and consideration for alternative tactics.

d) Originality/Evidence of novel innovation

Discuss how the aims of the project are original and innovative. Describe how the project will employ novel
concepts, approaches or methods. State concisely how the project challenges existing models, and describe
their advantages over existing methodologies or technologies.

e) Project Team
Discuss why the project team is well-suited to carry out this work, with reference to the experience level of the
team members and other researchers (if any). List the credentials of all team members.

f) Environment
Discuss how the scientific environment in which the proposed work will be done contribute to the probability of
success. Discuss how the proposed experiments take advantage of unique features of the scientific environment
or employ useful collaborative arrangements. Include evidence of station support for the project.

g) Preliminary Studies/Progress Reports

Provide an account of the team leads preliminary studies (if any) pertinent to the applications and/or any other
information that will help to establish the experience and competence of the team members pursuing the
proposed project.

h) References
Please list in chronological order the titles and complete references to recent representative publications
pertinent to this research proposal and the applicants’ publications and patents held related to this research
proposal. Highlight Scientific Award(s), if any, of the applicant(s).

Details of Research Proposal

Please print information using Arial Font 10 with single-spacing (between 5-10 pages).
Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

Attached

6a. MILESTONES

Please propose Milestones to assess the progress of the study. The progress of the project will be
taken into consideration for project resource requirements and continuation.

Note: The example below is for a 3 year project. You may vary the table to suit the project
schedule/time frame.
Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

Quarters Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
Milestones 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Progress/Interim Report
Technology/Invention Disclosure (if applicable)
Final Report

6b. PROJECT DELIVERABLES

Clearly indicate the deliverables expected.
Deliverables for this project are:

a. Developing a conceptual framework and arriving system reliability diagram for each make/model
< First quarterly Report >

b. Developing an interactive web tool for demonstrating system reliability

nd rd
< 2 and 3 Quarterly Report>
c. Development of training module
<Final report>

7. RESOURCES REQUIRED
List all the Resources required for the conduct of project. The resource requirements, from
sources other than AAI, needs to be clearly mentioned, along with action plan to acquire the
resources.
8. PROPOSED BUDGET

You are advised to prepare the budget carefully under each category and provide details
and justifications for all categories.

a) Budget breakdown
Some sections may not be applicable. Please indicate “NA” where necessary and modify the
heading/description where needed.

AAI Description ₹
Equipment Laptop 60,000
Software VB .net, Mysql Free demo version
Training (Internal) One week
Manpower Two resource persons 2,10,0000(approx.)
Consumables Printer 10,000
Tools xxx
Others
Overseas travel xxx
Local transportation Other 12000
(Miscellaneous)
Sub-Total 2,92,000
Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

Budget Description:

Two resource persons required (One developer and other one is consultant)
One developer having minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of VB .net,My Sql
server with java knowledge
Consultant engaged in hourly basis: 200 hours (Rs 350 *200 hrs) approx.
Developer (11 Months): Monthly salary of 12,000/-

(b) Resources requirement schedule

A statement of resources requirement schedule should also be indicated: e.g. at what time
each resource is required during the tenure of project.
Consultant: second month on ward till project complete

Developer: Second month onward till project complete

Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

9. UNDERTAKING BY PROJECT TEAM

In signing the Project Proposal Application, the Project team UNDERTAKE, to:
 not send similar versions or part(s) of this proposal to other agencies;
 ensure that all publications arising from this research project will be forwarded AAI;
 co-operate with CARO to develop research platform; and
 Does not engage in any commercial activity that will exploit the research findings from this
project.

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Name and Signature of Team Lead
Date:

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Name and Signature of Team member 1 Name and Signature of Team member 2
Date: Date:

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Name and Signature of Team member 3 Name and Signature of Team member 3
Date: Date:
Name of Project Lead: Dr Chilaka Mahesh Discipline: CNS

EVALUATION BY PROJECT PRIORITIZATION & SELECTION STEERING COMMITTEE (PPSSC)

This section is to be completed by PPSSC and endorsed by Chairman of PPSSC.

Merit of the Project

(Please circle)
(1) Clarity of project objectives 1……………2……………3……………4……………5
Unclear Very Clear
(2) Clarity of project deliverables 1……………2……………3……………4……………5
Unclear Very Clear
(3) Relevance of project to AAI 1……………2……………3……………4……………5
Irrelevant Very Relevant
(4) Relevance of project to the 1……………2……………3……………4……………5
industry and economy Irrelevant Very Relevant
(5) Timeliness of project with 1……………2……………3……………4……………5
respect to applications or field Untimely Very Timely
of study
(6) Magnitude of resources 1……………2……………3……………4……………5
required Resource intensive Minimal Resources

(7) Project’s potential to produce 1……………2……………3……………4……………5

results which may be useful Poor Excellent
for AAI
(8) Overall 1……………2……………3……………4……………5
Do not support Strongly Support

If there are any further comments from PPSSC on this project, please highlight below:

Signed by:

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Name and Signature PPSSC Convenor, Member secretary Date

Endorsed by:

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Name and Signature of Chairman PPSSC Date