AIRPORT SURFACE TRAFFIC AUTOMATION STUDY

This report documents a study of requirements for an Airport Surface Traffic Automation (ASTA) system. The objective was to determine the necessary functions, establish the cost and benefits, and outline a modular system design. The highest priority function identified was an improved surface surveillance and communication system. The greatest potential for safety benefits is provided by automatic conflict alert and collision warning for pilots and controllers to prevent runway incursion accidents. Strategic and tactical planning assistance to maximize runway utilization can improve controller productivity while keeping them responsible for final decisions. The report contains a modular design for ASTA and includes specifications for a man-in-the-loop simulation of the system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Lincoln Laboratory

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  Lexington, MA  United States  02173
• Authors:
  • Hollister, W M
• Publication Date: 1988-5-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 80 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Airport runways; Automation; Communication systems; Crashes; Ground transportation; Landside capacity; Prevention; Traffic surveillance
• Old TRIS Terms: Airport landside capacity
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Pavements; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478315
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: ATC-156, DOT/FAA/PS-87/1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1989 12:00AM