B777 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Other / Unknown
ATC Issue All Types
General None Reported / Taken
ATC Equipment / Nav Facility / Buildings
Changes to HOST programming have caused filed flight plans with the routing BNA.RMG4.KATL to require a manual update via a route amendment message or a URET entry to correct the actual flight plan for this flight. The HOST deficiency indicates to the controller a 'red or blue' routing; a PAR; is required for the flight. The flight is currently flying the RMG4 arrival; no need to reroute other than the fact that the computer system is BROKEN! This problem is exacerbated by two other existing anomalies currently plaguing the ZME AREA 5 HOST software without resolve. 1. The failure of the AUTO HAND-OFF for Sector 63 to Sector 62; ATL landing traffic over BWG. Previously reported. 2. The loss of the reroute key function DIRECT RMG. Previously reported. 3. Today's latest and greatest. Since the last tape hang-up; aircraft routed BNA.RMG4.KATL indicate a 'blue-routing' BNA.ERLIN9. In other words; Area 5 must manually intervene to correct the computer deficiencies once again. In the interest of safety; one would expect solutions to these problems beyond our manual interventions. Quite frankly; I find it repugnant that the ERAM excuse will be the savior of all.
ZME Controller voiced concern regarding recent automation changes that have added additional controller workload and confusion.