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Simulation Test Of Descent AdvisorReport describes piloted-simulation test of Descent Advisor (DA), subsystem of larger automation system being developed to assist human air-traffic controllers and pilots. Focuses on results of piloted simulation, in which airline crews executed controller-issued descent advisories along standard curved-path arrival routes. Crews able to achieve arrival-time precision of plus or minus 20 seconds at metering fix. Analysis of errors generated in turns resulted in further enhancements of algorithm to increase accuracies of its predicted trajectories. Evaluations by pilots indicate general support for DA concept and provide specific recommendations for improvement.
Document ID
19910000304
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Davis, Thomas J.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Green, Steven M.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
ARC-12626
Accession Number
91B10304
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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