THE DATA FLOW ANALYSIS OF A MOBILE ATC AID
Abstract
An analysis of internal data flow of Air Traffic Control Central AN/TSW-5 (modified to include a flight path prediction computer and a time schedule display unit) indicates that the modified semiautomatic shelter operations are improved in the following ways: improved controller ability to efficiently interleave arriving and departing aircraft; improved controller cognizance of the entire traffic situation; improved operational effectiveness under jamming; an acceptance rate in excess of 50 aircraft per hr by the AN/TSQ-47; additional tools and means to compensate for failure of radar or other navigational aids are provided; controllers become proficient at an earlier time in the training experience cycle; and the decision making task load on the entire AN/TSW-5 control team is reduced. With computer path-prediction and scheduling provided, the communication channel load factor is less than 70% at all controller positions when handling 50 approaches per hr. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0285218
Entities
People
- Allen C. Busch
- Frederick J. Kirby
- Robert J. Mcnair