An Algorithm for Terminal Air Traffic Control

Miscellaneous Citation | Accession Number: AD0735412 | report

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Abstract:

By appropriate definition of the air-space geometry in the near terminal area, a deterministic terminal control system was designed. The system proposed is an open loop automatic control system that dictates, for each aircraft, nominal trajectories in the near terminal area. The main advantage of such a system is that it frees the controller from routine decision making. He can act as an ultimate decision maker, correcting for errors that might occur, and taking charge in case of an emergency.

Author(s):

Sarris, Alexander H.; Athans, Michael

Author Organization(s):

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report, Technical Report

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Distribution:

A - Approved For Public Release

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Descriptor(s):

control systems, air traffic, engineering, systems engineering, aircrafts, closed loop systems, scheduling (production), air transportation, altitude, boundaries, computers, deceleration, aeronautical engineering, aeronautical laboratories, algorithms, automatic, automation

Field(s)/Group(s):

Air Navigation and Guidance

Report Date:

1971 Dec 01