Final Report for the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Evaluation of the Prototype Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) System
Abstract
This report details the results of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operational evaluation of the Prototype Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR). The evaluation was conducted by the controllers and supervisors at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando, Florida. The purpose of the test was to obtain the controller's and supervisor's evaluation of the Geographical Situation Display (GSD) and the Ribbon Display Terminal (RDT) installed at the air traffic control tower (ATCT). The responses from the air traffic controllers and supervisors led to several conclusions concerning the prototype TDWR: (1) the participants generally liked the system and felt that the prototype TDWR was suitable and effective for air traffic control (ATC) operations, (2) the supervisors, in particular, were pleased with the GSD as it helped them in planning and making runway configuration decisions prior to weather events, and (3) the controllers were pleased with the products displayed on the RDT and felt that the RDT was effective and suitable for their operations. There were, however, some reservations about the size of the RDT and the location of the centerfield wind on the RDT. The responses from the controllers indicated that they preferred the smaller RDT (12 x 11 x 61 ) for operational purposes and would like to have the centerfield wind displayed in the upper left corner of the RDT.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA270841
Entities
People
- Baxter Stretcher
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration