This paper describes an automation tool that assists air traffic controllers in the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) Facilities in providing safe and efficient sequencing and spacing of arrival traffic. The automation tool, referred to as the Final Approach Spacing Tool (FAST), allows the controller to interactively choose various levels of automation and advisory information ranging from predicted time errors to speed and heading advisories for controlling time error. FAST also uses a timeline to display current scheduling and sequencing information for all aircraft in the TRACON airspace. FAST combines accurate predictive algorithms and state-of-the-art mouse and graphical interface technology to present advisory information to the controller. Furthermore, FAST exchanges various types of traffic information and communicates with automation tools being developed for the Air Route Traffic Control Center. Thus it is part of an integrated traffic management system for arrival traffic at major terminal areas.


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    Title :

    Design of a Final Approach Spacing Tool for TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) Air Traffic Control


    Contributors:
    T. J. Davis (author) / H. Erzberger (author) / H. Bergeron (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    26 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English