FIELD APPRAISAL OF THE ADVANCED RADAR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (ARTS).
Abstract
The field appraisal of the Advanced Radar Traffic Control System (ARTS) was conducted in the TRACON Room of the Atlanta Airport Traffic Control Tower, Atlanta, Georgia, from April 1965 to February 1966. This was followed by a field appraisal of the Final Approach Spacing for ARTS (FASA) which was terminated on August 31, 1966. ARTS objectives were to determine (1) the operational advantages of electronic tracking of primary radar and beacon targets with associated alphanumeric flight data in a terminal environment with a single radar and collocated beacon, and (2) the specific capabilities and characteristics that should be embodied in follow-on systems. The FASA objective was to determine the effectiveness of the FASA time-to-turn concept in providing computer assistance in the sequencing and spacing of arrival aircraft. The ARTS tracking and display features were basically acceptable for operational use; however, tracking process modifications and improved displays are needed. Operational advantages could be achieved by the authorized use of the Mode C altitude displays and the intra-facility handoff capability. The FASA field appraisal efforts were incomplete and inconclusive with respect to the original objectives. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0663576
Entities
People
- Philip Karsten