AUTOMATED IFR TRAFFIC CONTROL: PROJECT OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES

A digital computer simulation of the automated control of IFR traffic through a realistic replica of an en route arrival sector is described, along with the current plans for improving that model. The simulation is currently capable of automatically planning conflict-free clearances using altitude restrictions and assignments, updating that plan based on flight progress, and issuing the planned clearances at the proper time to assure that minimum separation standards are not violated. The objective is to experimentally develop the technical means for, and the operational and economic implications of, automating the more routine IFR traffic control tasks while assuring that the human controller can retain full cognizance and managerial control of the situation.

• Corporate Authors:

  MITRE Corporation

  Bedford, MA  United States 

  Federal Aviation Administration

  800 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20591
• Authors:
  • RUCKER, R A
• Publication Date: 1975-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 77 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air traffic control; Airborne navigational aids; Altitude; Automation; Car clearances (Railroads); Databases; Digital computers; Economic analysis; Human machine systems; Instrument flying; Mathematical models; Operations; Personnel performance; Schedules; Simulation; Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models; Modifications
• Old TRIS Terms: Arrival; Clearances; Performance human
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Economics; Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00094087
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: MTR-7073, FAA-EM-75-10
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FA70WA-2448
• Files: NTIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 29 2002 12:00AM