Cloud Computing in Free Route Airspace Research

Abstract

We use technical documentation, data structures, data, and algorithms in our research. These objects support our work, but we cannot offer a unique citation for each object. This paper proposes a method (for citation and reference management) to cite such supportive resources using Cloud Computing. According to the method, the publication cites only one source in the Cloud, and this source contains the Cloud schema, which describes the Cloud infrastructure. When we make a citation using the Cloud schema, we can pinpoint a cited object exactly. The proposed method supports open research; all research—Cloud items—is freely available. To illustrate the method, we applied it in the case of free route airspace (FRA) modelling. FRA is a new concept of Air Traffic Management and it is also the subject of our research.

A Spatially Bounded Airspace Axiom

“…A description of these coordinates and transfer functions can be found in [5]. We assume that, each airspace, as a set of points [x, y, z] or [longitude, latitude, altitude] is spatially bounded by relation (1).…”

“…FRA is a defined area of airspace in which airspace users are free to plan a route using significant FRA points. A more detailed overview of FRA is presented in our article [1]. FRA is a real system currently being used in Europe; the responsible organization for its development and implementation is EUROCONTROL.…”

“…To model Free Route Airspace (FRA) and to record all these created models and related algorithms, we are using the mathematical graph theory, networks, and technology Cloud Computing. These technologies and theories are essential to document the system, data structure of different objects, data analysis, and specific data of airspace and programs in which the models and algorithms are recorded (see [1] and FRA Research Cloud [11]). FRA is one of the essential Air Traffic Management (ATM) functionalities (ATM-The dynamic, integrated management of air traffic and airspace, including air traffic services, airspace management and air traffic flow management.…”

A Spatially Bounded Airspace Axiom

“…To model Free Route Airspace (FRA) and to record all these created models and related algorithms, we are using the mathematical graph theory, networks, and technology Cloud Computing. These technologies and theories are essential to document the system, data structure of different objects, data analysis, and specific data of airspace and programs in which the models and algorithms are recorded (see [10] and [9] ).…”

A Spatially Bounded Airspace Axiom

“…FRA is defined as a specified volume of airspace in which the airspace users can freely plan a route by using the FRA Significant Points. A more detailed overview of FRA is presented in our article [13]. FRA is a real system currently being used in Europe; the responsible organization for its development and implementation is EUROCONTROL.…”