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Controller evaluations of the descent advisor automation aid
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Erzberger, Heinz Volckers, Uwe Tobias, Leonard |
| Copyright Year | 1989 |
| Description | An automation aid to assist air traffic controllers in efficiently spacing traffic and meeting arrival times at a fix has been developed at NASA Ames Research Center. The automation aid, referred to as the descent advisor (DA), is based on accurate models of aircraft performance and weather conditions. The DA generates suggested clearances, including both top-of-descent point and speed profile data, for one or more aircraft in order to achieve specific time or distance separation objectives. The DA algorithm is interfaced with a mouse-based, menu-driven controller display that allows the air traffic controller to interactively use its accurate predictive capability to resolve conflicts and issue advisories to arrival aircraft. This paper focuses on operational issues concerning the utilization of the DA, specifically, how the DA can be used for prediction, intrail spacing, and metering. In order to evaluate the DA, a real time simulation was conducted using both current and retired controller subjects. Controllers operated in teams of two, as they do in the present environment; issues of training and team interaction will be discussed. Evaluations by controllers indicated considerable enthusiasm for the DA aid, and provided specific recommendations for using the tool effectively. |
| File Size | 964467 |
| Page Count | 15 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19890016610 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t8z944n4d |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1989-06-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Air Transportation And Safety Arrivals Flight Paths Clearances Air Traffic Control Approach Control Distance Measuring Equipment Aircraft Approach Spacing Air Traffic Controllers Personnel Simulation Navigation Aids Aircraft Guidance Ground Support Equipment Descent Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
