Knowledge-Based Runway Assignment for Arrival Aircraft in the Terminal Area

Isaacson, Douglas R.; Davis, Thomas J.; Robinson, John E. III

doi:10.21949/1403839

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Knowledge-Based Runway Assignment for Arrival Aircraft in the Terminal Area

1997-01-01
By Isaacson, Douglas R. ; Davis, Thomas J. ; Robinson, John E. III

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Creators:

Isaacson, Douglas R. ; Davis, Thomas J. ; Robinson, John E. III
Corporate Contributors:

Ames Research Center
Subject/TRT Terms:

Air Traffic Controllers Approach Control Center/TRACON Automation System (CTAS) Final Approach Spacing Tool (FAST) Flight Information Services Interactive Computer Systems Navigation Computers Runway Assignments Strategic Runway Allocation Terminal Air Traffic Control User Interfaces (Computer Science)
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https://doi.org/10.21949/1403839
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Research Paper
Geographical Coverage:

Texas ; United States
Corporate Publisher:

Ames Research Center
Abstract:

A knowledge-based system for scheduling arrival traffic in the terminal area, referred to as the Final Approach Spacing Tool (FAST), has been implemented and operationally tested at the Dallas/Fort Worth Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility. Two types of controller advisories are generated by FAST: sequence number and runway assignment. The knowledge base for runway assignment employs a set of hierarchical rules and decision logic that evaluates both performance and workload criteria. This formulation is based on over 2,000 hours of controller-in-the-loop, real-time simulations. In the field tests, controllers had the option to accept or reject the FAST-generated runway assignments. Results indicate strong adherence to the advisories and increased capacity, with no significant impact on controller workload.
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