USER Request Evaluation Tool The User Request Evaluation Tool (URET) is a strategic planning automation tool for the Air Route Traffic Control Radar Assistant, or D-Side Controller. URET assists the Sector Team in evaluating alternative aircraft routings and altitudes to determine whether they are conflict free. It also automatically notifies the affected controller when a conflict between aircraft or Special Use Airspace is predicted to occur within the next 20 or 40 minutes respectively. URET is presently in daily use center wide at both Indianapolis and Memphis ARTCCs. Through URET's strategic notification and trial planning capabilities, a controller has more lead time to assess traffic situations and identify appropriate conflict-free resolutions. The additional lead time allows a controller to properly assess and confidently approve more pilot-requested flight plan amendments, knowing they will be conflict-free. URET will be deployed incrementally to seven ARTCCs in order to incorporate functional improvements and user feedback. URET prototype currently installed at Indianapolic and Memphis centers. FAA POC: Tom Spellerberg 202-220-4313 tom.spellerberg@faa.gov Below are the links to sub articles on Free Flight Phase I: Traffic Management Advisor-Single Center USER Request Evaluation Tool Passive Final Approach Spacing Tool (pFAST) Surface Movement Advisor Back to Free Flight Phase I Article

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