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Simulator evaluation of the final approach spacing toolThe design and simulator evaluation of an automation tool for assisting terminal radar approach controllers in sequencing and spacing traffic onto the final approach course is described. The automation tool, referred to as the Final Approach Spacing Tool (FAST), displays speed and heading advisories for arrivals as well as sequencing information on the controller's radar display. The main functional elements of FAST are a scheduler that schedules and sequences the traffic, a 4-D trajectory synthesizer that generates the advisories, and a graphical interface that displays the information to the controller. FAST was implemented on a high performance workstation. It can be operated as a stand-alone in the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) Facility or as an element of a system integrated with automation tools in the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). FAST was evaluated by experienced TRACON controllers in a real-time air traffic control simulation. Simulation results show that FAST significantly reduced controller workload and demonstrated a potential for an increase in landing rate.
Document ID
19900014058
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Davis, Thomas J.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Erzberger, Heinz
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Green, Steven M.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1990
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:102807
A-90122
NASA-TM-102807
Accession Number
90N23374
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 505-67-21
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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