Display of Predictor Reliability on a Cockpit Display of Traffic Information
Abstract
To improve the availability of information to the pilot concerning other traffic, the concept of a Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) has been developed through efforts by NASA. These displays make information about the pilot's own aircraft and others in the flying environment visible, enabling pilots see potential conflicts and avoid them with the most effective maneuvering. These displays support the challenge of free flight, where the pilot becomes more autonomous in deciding exact routing of his aircraft between destinations. With this autonomy from Air Traffic Control, comes an increase in requirements for the pilot to be aware of the position of both his own aircraft and other traffic that may pose a conflict. Therefore, information about ownship and othership's current and future positions must be displayed so the pilot can choose a course, speed, and altitude that will maintain safe separation from other aircraft. To increase the efficiency of maneuvers (saving costs in terms of fuel and delays) the pilot will need to make maneuvering decisions based on predicted aircraft separation well in advance of a possible conflict. The development of this CDTI system has raised several psychological issues, many of which have already been investigated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 28, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA366236
Entities
People
- Keith Stewart Gempler
Organizations
- University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign