Developing an Onboard Traffic-Aware Flight Optimization Capability for Near-Term Low-Cost ImplementationThe concept of Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR) combines Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) IN and airborne automation to enable user-optimal in-flight trajectory replanning and to increase the likelihood of Air Traffic Control (ATC) approval for the resulting trajectory change request. TASAR is designed as a near-term application to improve flight efficiency or other user-desired attributes of the flight while not impacting and potentially benefiting ATC. Previous work has indicated the potential for significant benefits for each TASAR-equipped aircraft. This paper will discuss the approach to minimizing TASAR's cost for implementation and accelerating readiness for near-term implementation.
Document ID
20140001085
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wing, David J. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Ballin, Mark G. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Koczo, Stefan, Jr. (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA, United States)
Vivona, Robert A. (Engility Corp. Billerica, MA, United States)
Henderson, Jeffrey M. (Engility Corp. Billerica, MA, United States)