Minima Estimation Tool - MET

MET is a software tool that has been developed for EUROCONTROL by ENAC and their sub-contractor, Nexua. It is intended to be used in support of cost benefit analyses of  the following approach options: APV I, APV II, Baro VNAV, LNAV and ILS. It allows a rapid assessment to be made of the likely operational minima that could be achieved using the different types of approaches. It only addresses the straight-in final approach and the initial and intermediate (straight) missed approach segments. It is NOT intended to be used as a procedure design tool nor to replace existing commercial products although it may be useful during the planning (pre-design) and validation (post-design) phases.

MET is provided on the clear understanding that EUROCONTROL makes no warranty, whether express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, assumes no responsibility to any person or persons, and disclaims any liability with respect to the use of the software provided herein and any derivative works including but not limited to, any express or implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.

The latest version (2.23) takes account of amendment 2 to the fifth edition of Doc 8168 Vol II. MET has been developed to run on Windows Xp or Windows Vista. In order to run MET, msxml.msi must also be installed. This can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=3144B72B-B4F2-46DA-B4B6-C5D7485F2B42&displaylang=en

If you have any comments or feedback on MET, please send them to jeremy.davidson@dwint.com.

Download MET here (6,426 KB)
(Updated 10th December 2009)

MET User Guide - French version
MET User Guide - English version

MET Technical Description - French version
MET Technical Description - English version