Analysis of Pilot Response Time to Time-Critical Air Traffic Control Calls

Abstract

One of the most important time-critical air traffic control messages for a pilot is one that required an immediate maneuver for traffic avoidance. This study examines the time required for air traffic controllers to successfully transmit such a message in the en route environment as measured from the beginning of the controller's message to the end of the pilot's correct acknowledgement. This total time is broken down into its component parts: the duration of the controller's message, the time between the end of the controller's message and the beginning of the pilot's response, and the duration of the pilot's acknowledgement. For comparison purposes, transmissions relaying clearances for turns for reasons other than traffic and traffic advisories were also examined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242527

Entities

People

  • Kim M. Cardosi
  • Pamela W. Boole

Organizations

  • John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Altitude
  • Clearances
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • High Altitude
  • Low Altitude
  • Maneuvers
  • National Transportation System
  • New York
  • Standards
  • Traffic
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Materials Science.