Pilot and Air Traffic Controller use of Interval Management during Terminal Metering Operations

Abstract

This HITL simulation activity was designed to examine the integration of a relative spacing concept (Interval Management [IM]) into a future absolute spacing terminal metering environment provided by Terminal Sequencing and Spacing (TSAS). Air traffic controllers and flight crews utilized current day automation capabilities with enhancements for terminal metering and IM to test the integration for acceptability and necessary spacing awareness information. Both groups had different sets of spacing information that were examined across several traffic scenarios. The results indicate IM is compatible with terminal metering, but the appropriate controller and flight crew tools to support trust of IM should continue to be examined. Concept and operational recommendations are made, including enhancements to IM-related displays.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1107971

Entities

People

  • Andrew S. Mendolia
  • Randall S. Bone

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Accuracy
  • Aeronautics
  • Air Traffic
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Paths
  • Flight Speeds
  • Flight Training
  • Information Science
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Psychology
  • Sense And Avoid Systems
  • Situational Awareness
  • Statistical Tests
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space