Overview of the O'Hare Runway Configuration Management System,

Abstract

The O'Hare Runway Configuration Management System (CMS) is an interactive computer algorithm designed to assist the Assistant Chief of the O'Hare facility in selecting runway configurations which minimize delay. The current version of CMS utilizes a full screen input/output structure to enhance near-term implementation within O'Hare's manual ATC environment. This paper presents an overview of the runway selection logic (including the impacts of transitioning between configurations and balancing demand) and describes the system hardware configuration and the functional responsibilities of the participants in the O'Hare application. The historical development of CMS, future potential enhancements in system logic and system implementation, and application of CMS at other airports are also discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA110137

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  • Richard L. Fain

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  • MITRE Corporation

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  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Aircrafts
  • Airports
  • Algorithms
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Configuration Management
  • Control Systems
  • Data Displays
  • Databases
  • Display Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Task Forces
  • Terminals
  • Test And Evaluation

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