A Simulation-based Analysis of “Resilience” in Enroute Air Traffic Control Tasks

Proceedings of the fourth Resilience Engineering Symposium ◽

10.4000/books.pressesmines.1026 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 135-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Daisuke Karikawa ◽

Makoto Takahashi ◽

Hisae Aoyama ◽

Masaharu Kitamura ◽

Kazuo Furuta

Keyword(s):

Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic ◽

Simulation Based

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Measuring the interactions between air traffic control and flow management using a simulation-based framework

Computers & Industrial Engineering ◽

10.1016/j.cie.2016.07.025 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 99 ◽

pp. 269-279 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Thibault Lehouillier ◽

François Soumis ◽

Jérémy Omer ◽

Cyril Allignol

Keyword(s):

Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic ◽

Flow Management ◽

Simulation Based

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A Simulation-Based Approach for the Conflict Resolution Method Optimization in a Distributed Air Traffic Control System

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing - Research Methods and Solutions to Current Transport Problems ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-27687-4_11 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 104-114

Author(s):

Anrieta Dudoit ◽

Jacek Skorupski

Keyword(s):

Conflict Resolution ◽

Control System ◽

Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic ◽

Resolution Method ◽

Simulation Based ◽

Method Optimization ◽

Traffic Control System

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Workload Perception of Air Traffic Control Officers and Pilots During Continuous Descent Operations Approach Procedures

Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors ◽

10.1027/2192-0923/a000154 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 2-11

Author(s):

Marina Efthymiou ◽

Frank Fichert ◽

Olaf Lantzsch

Keyword(s):

Fuel Consumption ◽

Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic Control ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Air Traffic ◽

Reduce Fuel Consumption ◽

Total Load ◽

Open Path

Abstract. The paper examines the workload perceived by air traffic control officers (ATCOs) and pilots during continuous descent operations (CDOs), applying closed- and open-path procedures. CDOs reduce fuel consumption and noise emissions. Therefore, they are supported by airports as well as airlines. However, their use often depends on pilots asking for CDOs and controllers giving approval and directions. An adapted NASA Total Load Index (TLX) was used to measure the workload perception of ATCOs and pilots when applying CDOs at selected European airports. The main finding is that ATCOs’ workload increased when giving both closed- and open-path CDOs, which may have a negative impact on their willingness to apply CDOs. The main problem reported by pilots was insufficient distance-to-go information provided by ATCOs. The workload change is important when considering the use of CDOs.

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How to Evaluate Remote Tower Metrics in Connection With Weather Observations

Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors ◽

10.1027/2192-0923/a000142 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 100-111 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maik Friedrich ◽

Christoph Möhlenbrink

Keyword(s):

Traffic Control ◽

Air Traffic Control ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Air Traffic ◽

Weather Event ◽

Evaluation Of Performance ◽

Weather Events ◽

Weather Observations ◽

Validation Experiment ◽

Remote Controller

Abstract. Owing to the different approaches for remote tower operation, a standardized set of indicators is needed to evaluate the technical implementations at a task performance level. One of the most influential factors for air traffic control is weather. This article describes the influence of weather metrics on remote tower operations and how to validate them against each other. Weather metrics are essential to the evaluation of different remote controller working positions. Therefore, weather metrics were identified as part of a validation at the Erfurt-Weimar Airport. Air traffic control officers observed weather events at the tower control working position and the remote control working position. The eight participating air traffic control officers answered time-synchronized questionnaires at both workplaces. The questionnaires addressed operationally relevant weather events in the aerodrome. The validation experiment targeted the air traffic control officer’s ability to categorize and judge the same weather event at different workplaces. The results show the potential of standardized indicators for the evaluation of performance and the importance of weather metrics in relation to other evaluation metrics.

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