Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The nation's air-traffic-control system is the subject of an extensive modernization program, including the planned introduction of advanced automation techniques. This paper gives an overview of a concept for automating terminal-area traffic management. Four-dimensional (4D) guidance techniques, which play an essential role in the automated system, are reviewed. One technique, intended for on-board computer implementation, is based on application of optimal control theory. The second technique is a simplified approach to 4D guidance intended for ground computer implementation. It generates advisory messages to help the controller maintain scheduled landing times of aircraft not equipped with on-board 4D guidance systems. An operational system for the second technique, recently evaluated in a simulation, is also described.
Keywords:
AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION
Type:
1984 American Control Conference; Jun 06, 1984 - Jun 08, 1984; San Diego, CA
Format:
text
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