Challenges of air traffic management research - Analysis, simulation, and field test

Denery, Dallas G.; Erzberger, Heinz; Davis, Thomas J.; Green, Steve; McNally, Brenna

doi:10.2514/6.1997-3832

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“…CTAS (Center TRACON Automation System) [6] is a set of tools designed to help air traffic controllers manage the increasingly complex air traffic flows at large airports. The project began in 1991 and prototypes are now deployed at Denver and Dallas/Fort Worth airports.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…To the authors' knowledge, however, there have been very few significant case studies in applying these algorithms in practice. In this paper, we do exactly that -we apply a variant of the Whittle & Schumann algorithm [32] to the weather control logic subsystem of CTAS (Center TRACON Automation System) [6] which is under development at NASA Ames Research Center. The objective of this study was to assess whether it is possible to use scenario-to-state machine algorithms (henceforth referred to as s2s-algorithms) to reliably develop models of a complex and practical system.…”

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confidence: 98%

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From scenarios to code: An air traffic control case study

2005

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There has been much recent interest in synthesis algorithms that generate finite state machines from scenarios of intended system behavior. One of the uses of such algorithms is in the transition from requirements scenarios to design. Despite much theoretical work on the nature of these algorithms, there has been very little work on applying the algorithms to practical applications. In this paper, we apply the Whittle & Schumann synthesis algorithm [32] to a component of an air traffic advisory system under development at NASA Ames Research Center. We not only apply the algorithm to generate state machine designs from scenarios but also show how to generate code from the generated state machines using existing commercial code generation tools. The results demonstrate the possibility of generating application code directly from scenarios of system behavior.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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From scenarios to code: An air traffic control case study

2005

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“…Of course, both of these methods can be enhanced by current research efforts, for example, the center terminal radar approach control automation system, 5 to develop automated assistance for the air traf c controller.…”

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Wake Turbulence Limits on Paired Approaches to Parallel Runways

Burnham

Hallock

Greene

2002

Journal of Aircraft

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Wake turbulence considerations currently restrict the use of parallel runways less than 2500 ft (762 m) apart. However, wake turbulence is not a factor if there are appropriate limits on allowed longitudinal pair spacings and/or allowed crosswinds. The tradeoffs between longitudinal spacing and crosswind, needed to prevent wake encounters, are assessed by modeling and by examining existing wake lateral transport data from O'Hare and Dallas/Ft. Worth airports at distances of 1500-3000 ft (457-914 m) from runway threshold.

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“…As a result, conflicts in flight are ignored and information needed for controller decision-making is not generated. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics NASA Ames Research Center has also developed a real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulation environment (simulator) for air traffic control systems 8 . The operation of this system involves controllers and pseudo-pilots.…”

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“…The Tactical Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) 1-2 can warn pilots of immediate intrusions, and even provide pilots with advisories for conflict avoidance. In the last decade, researchers at NASA Ames Research Center have been developing a set of computer tools for air traffic control automation, called the Center/TRACON Automation System, or CTAS [3][4][5][6][7][8] . CTAS can assist air traffic controllers by generating flight advisories that guarantee flight safety and allow for an expedient flow of traffic.…”

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A modularized approach for comprehensive air traffic system simulation

Plaettner-Hochwarth

Zhao

Robinson

2000

AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit

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This paper explains the design and computer implementation of a comprehensive dynamic air traffic system simulation program known as ComDATSS, currently under development at the University of Minnesota. ComDATSS simulates all essential components of an air traffic management system and their dynamic interactions. It provides a numerical testing environment for evaluating advanced ATM system designs and automation tools. Compared with existing ATM system simulation programs, ComDATSS employs an "as-it-is" physical modeling approach, generates four-dimensional aircraft trajectories, and allows for sufficient randomness in the simulations. In addition, the computer implementation of ComDATSS is implemented as a modular structure that can easily be modified and maintained.

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Challenges of air traffic management research - Analysis, simulation, and field test

Cited by 14 publications

References 2 publications

From scenarios to code: An air traffic control case study

From scenarios to code: An air traffic control case study

Wake Turbulence Limits on Paired Approaches to Parallel Runways

A modularized approach for comprehensive air traffic system simulation

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