Accession Number:

AD0773699

Title:

Airport Surface Traffic Control Systems Deployment Analysis.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Feb 72-Sep 73,

Corporate Author:

MITRE CORP MCLEAN VA

Personal Author(s):

• Baran,G.
• Bales,R. A.
• Koetsch,J. F.

Report Date:

1974-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

142.0

Abstract:

The report summarizes the findings of an analysis of ASTC Airport Surface Traffic Control system requirements and develops estimates of the deployment potential of proposed system alternatives. The tower control problem areas were investigated by a survey of 19 airports including visual observations, interviews with tower personnel, collection of data of record and an analysis of tower communication tape recordings at selected airports. Data were also collected from regional FAA authorities and airport authorities on facility expansion and improvement plans aimed at meeting the projected air traffic demand. Modified author abstract

Descriptors:

• *TERMINAL FLIGHT FACILITIES
• *AIRPORT CONTROL TOWERS
• AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
• AIRPORTS
• VISUAL PERCEPTION
• METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA
• RUNWAYS

Subject Categories:

• Terminal Flight Facilities
• Air Navigation and Guidance

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE