A Preliminary Requirements Analysis for Airport Surface Traffic Control.
Abstract
The report summarizes the results of a preliminary ASTC (Airport Surface Traffic Control) requirements analysis. The study concentrated on the analysis of the ASTC requirements at three airports (Boston-Logan, Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare) to obtain baseline data, and extrapolated these results to an additional six airports (Seattle-Tacoma, Bradley, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia) using data-of-record and the results of the baseline airport analysis. The results of the study indicate a need for immediate improvement of the ASTC system in the 1970-1980 period at the baseline airports, with the need for improvements during peak periods at the Chicago O'Hare Airport under all visibility conditions, and at Boston and Los Angeles in poor visibility conditions. A preliminary evaluation of the value of potential ASTC improvements indicates that surveillance improvement, coupled with procedural changes, would result in the greatest capability increase. This is followed, in terms of potential payoff, by automation of the conflict-resolution function.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0762442
Entities
People
- G. Baran
- J. F. Koetsch
- R. A. Bales
- R. E. Le Van
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation