Airport Surface Traffic Automation Study.

Abstract

This report documents a study of requirements for an Airport Surface Traffic Automation (ASTA) system. The objective was to determine the necessary functions, establish the cost and benefits, and outline a modular system design. The highest priority function identified was an improved surface surveillance and communication system. The greatest potential for safety benefits is provided by automatic conflict alert and collision warning for pilots and controllers to prevent runway incursion accidents. Strategic and tactical planning assistance to maximize runway utilization can improve controller productivity while keeping them responsible for final decisions. The report contains a modular design for ASTA and includes specifications for a man-in-the loop simulation of the system. Keywords: Air traffic control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 09, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194553

Entities

People

  • Walter M. Hollister

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Accuracy
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Transportation
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Collisions
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Configuration Management
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Display Systems
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Software Engineering.
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