CONCEPTS FOR DETERMINATION OF LONGITUDINAL SEPARATION STANDARDS ON FINAL APPROACH

The concept of a longitudinal separation standard on final approach requires precise definitions in order to develop an analytical structure. These are developed in this paper with a view toward identifying the relationships between separation standards and the variables describing the final approach environment. This provides a basis for systematic evaluation of changes in separation standards due to changes in the environment, particularly through Engineering and Development products. Analytical relationships are developed primarily for IFR conditions, represented by strict adherence to all applicable ATC rules and procedures. For modeling purposes, relationships are also developed for 'standards' for VFR conditions, represented by visual approaches from an IFR flight plan.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mitre Corporation

  1820 Dolley Madison Boulevard
  McLean, VA  United States  22102

  Federal Aviation Administration

  Systems Engineering Management, 800 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20591
• Authors:
  • Haines, A L
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 44 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Approach; Aviation safety; Data collection; Instrument flying; Instrument landing systems; Landing; Mathematical models; Radio beacons; Standards; Terminal air traffic control; Visual flight; Vortices; Wakes
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models; Visual flight rules
• Old TRIS Terms: Aircraft landings; Instrument landing
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00169223
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: MTR-7047 Tech Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FA70WA-2448
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 30 1978 12:00AM