Simulation of an Air Traffic Control Terminal Area.

Abstract

The air traffic controller is at the apex of a complex information system. High volume air traffic often precludes thorough data analysis by the controller and reduces his ability to plan for optimum traffic flow. Simulation offers a means to evaluate changes in air traffic control procedures or facilities. Such changes could assit the controller in maintaining optimum traffic flow. This research involved the development of a computer simulation model of an approach control area. Experiments were conducted on the model to test the effect of various changes in procedures and facilities. The results of the experiments were inconclusive. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044211

Entities

People

  • Gary E. Lorenz
  • James M. Gibbar

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Flight Paths
  • Flight Speeds
  • High Altitude
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Plastic Explosives

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