Terminal Area Design - Analysis and validation of RNAV Task Force Concepts.
Abstract
This document describes the development of Area Naviagtion (RNAV) terminal area design guidelines for application to medium and high density terminal areas. The design concepts proposed by the FAA/Industry RNAV Task Force were utilized in the development of initial time-phased 2D terminal area designs for Chicago, Denver, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco. The time phases correspond to the three time periods postulated by the Task Force: 1972-1977, 1977-1982, and post-1982. The 1972-77 and 1977-82 transition period designs were analyzed in conjunction with a real time simulation to confirm the pilots' and controllers' capability to operate efficiently in a mixed VOR/RNAV environment. The post-1982 designs were subjected to a user economic impact analysis to determine the effects of route length and altitude restrictions on fuel and time. Two 100% fixed gradient VNAV designs were developed for New York and New Orleans using Task Force concepts and were analyzed for their impact on the user and the system. The initial designs were also reviewed with user groups and with controllers and supervisory personnel at the respective FAA regions. The benefits to both the user and to the ATC system through the use of terminal route structures based upon the recommended guidelines were quantified by additional route length and altitude restriction analyses and by a second real time simulation activity at NAFEC. Benefits for both RNAV and VNAV users were considered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA037022
Entities
People
- Edwin D. Mcconkey
- William H. Clark