Accession Number:

ADA379459

Title:

Safe Flight 21 Master Plan Version 2.0

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MITRE CORP MCLEAN VA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2000-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

108.0

Abstract:

Safe Flight 21 is a cooperative governmentindustry effort to evaluate enhanced capabilities for Free flight based on evolving Communications, Navigation and Surveillance CNS technologies. Safe Flight 21 will demonstrate the in-cockpit display of traffic, weather and terrain information for pilots and will provide improved information for controllers. The new technologies on which this program is based include the Global Positioning System GPS, Automated Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast ADS-B, Flight Information Services HS, Traffic Information Service - Broadcast TIS-B, and their integration with enhanced pilot and controller information displays. Safe Flight 21 will evaluate the safety, service and procedure improvements these technologies make possible. Safe Flight 21 is a cooperative governmentindustry effort to evaluate enhanced capabilities for Free flight based on evolving Communications, Navigation and Surveillance CNS technologies. Safe Flight 21 will demonstrate the in-cockpit display of traffic, weather and terrain information for pilots and will provide improved information for controllers. The new technologies on which this program is based include the Global Positioning System GPS, Automated Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast ADS-B, Flight Information Services HS, Traffic Information Service - Broadcast TIS-B, and their integration with enhanced pilot and controller information displays. Safe Flight 21 will evaluate the safety, service and procedure improvements these technologies make possible.

Subject Categories:

  • Flight Control and Instrumentation
  • Air Navigation and Guidance

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE