4 Dimensional trajectory functionalities for air traffic management systems

Alessandro Gardi, Roberto Sabatini, Trevor Kistan, Yixiang Lim, Subramanian Ramasamy

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Abstract

The research presented in this paper focuses on the conceptual design of an innovative Air Traffic Management (ATM) system featuring automated 4-Dimensional Trajectory (4DT) Planning, Negotiation and Validation (4-PNV) functionalities to enable Intent Based Operations (IBO). In order to meet the demanding requirements set by national and international organisations for the efficiency and environmental sustainability of air transport operations, a multi-objective 4DT optimization algorithm is introduced that represents the core element of the 4DT planning functionality. The 4-PNV system interacts with airborne avionics also developed for 4DT-IBO such as the Next Generation Flight Management System (NG-FMS) on-board manned aircraft and Next Generation Mission Management System (NG-MMS) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). In this article we focus on the 4-PNV algorithms, and specifically on the multi-objective 4DT optimization algorithm for strategic and tactical online operations. Simulation case studies are carried out to test the key system performance metrics such as 4DT computational time in online tactical Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA) operations.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationICNS 2015 - Innovation in Operations, Implementation Benefits and Integration of the CNS Infrastructure, Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
PagesN31-N311
ISBN (Electronic)9781479989522
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Jun 2015
Event2015 15th Annual Integrated Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Conference, ICNS 2015 - Herdon, United States
Duration: 21 Apr 201523 Apr 2015

Publication series

NameICNS 2015 - Innovation in Operations, Implementation Benefits and Integration of the CNS Infrastructure, Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2015 15th Annual Integrated Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Conference, ICNS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHerdon
Period21/04/1523/04/15

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