Simulation of Triple Simultaneous Parallel ILS Approaches at the New Denver International Airport Using the Final Monitor Aid Display and a 4.8 Second Radar Update Rate
Abstract
This simulation tested controllers' ability to effectively resolve conflicts for the proposed triple simultaneous instrument landing system (ILS) approach operation at the new Denver International Airport (DIA) . Controllers used Final Monitor Aid (FMA) displays. The radar sensor simulated had the performance of an Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR)-9 system enhanced to provide improved target resolution capabilities. Aircraft blunders were used to test the controllers' ability to maintain a distance of 500 ft between aircraft during critical situations. Four criteria were developed by the Multiple Parallel Approach Program (MPAP) Technical Work Group (TWG) to evaluate the study: (1) the number of Test Criterion Violations (TCV's) relative to the total number of 'at risk' blunders; (2) the frequency of nuisance breakouts (NBO's) and No Transgression Zone (NTZ) entries; (3) the operational assessments from participating controllers, technical observers, and MPAP TWG members; and (4) a risk analysis relative to one fatal accident per 25,000,000 approaches. The MPAP TWG, technical observers, and participating controllers agreed that the triple simultaneous ILS approach operation at DIA was acceptable, as simulated. Simultaneous Parallel ILS, ILS Approaches, Real-Time Simulation, Air Traffic Control, Final Monitor Aid, Denver International Airport
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA281003
Entities
People
- Karen Dimeo
- Richard E. Ozmore