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System for Better Spacing of Airplanes En RouteAn improved method of computing the spacing of airplanes en route, and software to implement the method, have been invented. The purpose of the invention is to help air-traffic controllers minimize those deviations of the airplanes from the trajectories preferred by their pilots that are needed to make the airplanes comply with miles-in-trail spacing requirements. The software is meant to be a modular component of the Center TRACON Automation System (CTAS) (TRACON signifies "terminal radar approach control"). The invention reduces controllers workloads and reduces fuel consumption by reducing the number of corrective clearances needed to achieve conformance with specified flow rates, without causing conflicts, while providing for more efficient distribution of spacing workload upstream and across air-traffic-control sectors.
Document ID
20110016851
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Green, Steven
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Erzberger, Heinz
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 2004
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, June 2004
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
ARC-14418
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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