INVESTIGATION OF DIGITAL/HYBRID ATC AIDS FOR MOBILE RAPCON CONTROLLERS

Abstract

Investigations were made of digital/hybrid devices which would assist air traffic controllers of USAF mobile ATC detachments. The scope of the investigations encompassed 2 complementary programs: (1) development of simple, effective techniques for improving the quality of service provided by a mobile RAPCON; and (2) evaluation of the special requirements of a mobile air traffic control facility. Phase I effort was directed primarily toward: (1) development of techniques or equipments to replace the grease pencils and other manual procedures employed at existing RAPCON's; (2) evaluation of various means to augment information available to the PPI display; and (3) evaluation of RAPCON communications channel selection and control equipments. Phase II was initiated with a comprehensive study of anticipated air traffic environments through the period ending in 1970. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0271737

Entities

People

  • James R. Judd
  • Vincent J. Fritch

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Environment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Traffic

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.