| Complexity in Air Traffic Control Towers: A Field Study. Part 1. Complexity Factors |
MAY 2003 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Anton Koros; Pamela S. Rocco; Gulshan Panjwani; Victor Ingurgio; Jean-Francois D'Arcy; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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 | This study investigated factors that contribute to complexity and their incidence within Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs). Human Factors Specialists from the William J. Hughes Technical Center selected six sites representing a combination of high traffic volume, traffic mix, and/or converging runways. Sixty-two Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCSs) from the six ATCTs rated 29 complexity factors from local and ground controller perspective. The relative contribution of each ... |
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| An Initial Survey of National Airspace System Auditory Alarm Issues in Terminal Air Traffic Control |
APR 2003 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki Ahlstrom; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| A researcher from the Research Development & Human Factors Laboratory of the William J. Hughes Technical Center conducted an exploratory study to examine current National Airspace System (NAS) auditory alarm issues. The purpose was to identify problem areas related to current auditory alarms and to collect opinions from the users on ways to improve auditory alarms in their work area. Based on availability, the participants were from the terminal (Air ... |
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| Guidelines for Analysis, Testing, and Nondestructive Inspection of Impact-Damaged Composite Sandwich Structures |
MAR 2003 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
P. Shyprykevich; J. Tomblin; L. Ilcewicz; A. J. Vizzini; T. E. Lacy; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| Sandwich construction composites are used in a wide variety of structural applications largely because of their relative advantages over other designs in terms of improved stability, weight savings, and ease of manufacture and repair. While the design of sandwich structures is at a fairly mature stage of development, less progress has been made in understanding the effect of adverse in-service impact events on structural integrity. Foreign object impact damage in ... |
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| The Effect of Voice Communications Latency in High Density, Communications-Intensive Airspace |
JAN 2003 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Randy L. Sollenberger; D. M. McAnulty; Karol Kerns; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Next Generation Air-Ground Communications program plans to replace aging analog radio equipment with the Very High Frequency Digital Link Mode 3 (VDL3) system. VDL3 will implement both digital voice and data link communications and will include special features such as controller override, antiblocking, and a transmit status indicator. There are two human factors concerns with the VDL3 system: voice quality and voice throughput delay. Previous ... |
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| Communication and Coordination Between Airway Facilities Sites: Implications for Operations Control Centers |
AUG 2002 |
79 pages |
| Authors:
Victor J. Ingurgio; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report examined the communications and coordination patterns between Airway Facilities centers, specifically between the Operations Control Centers (OCCs), General National Air Space Maintenance Control Centers, and Air Route Traffic Control Center Maintenance Control Centers. Data were collected from a representative sample of facilities, broken out by region, via the Communication and Coordination Questionnaire. This questionnaire enabled Human Factors Engineers to provide a baseline for the frequency of communications, the ... |
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| A Catalog of Graphic Symbols Used at Maintenance Control Centers: Toward a Symbol Standardization Process |
APR 2002 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki Ahlstrom; Robert Muldoon; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This document catalogs the symbols presented with the various interfaces used by Federal Aviation Administration Airway Facilities specialists. It includes a high-level overview of each system and the symbols and coding conventions used. These data were collected through analysis of software specifications, computer-based instruction manuals, and field site visits. The visits to field sites allowed verification of information from other sources and provided information about the environments that can affect ... |
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| Coordination Between Airway Facilities Specialists and Air Traffic Personnel |
APR 2002 |
110 pages |
| Authors:
Sehchang Hah; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| Airway Facilities (AF) is responsible for providing services and conducting operations that deliver the highest possible levels of National Airspace System (NAS) safety and efficiency. To accomplish this, AF specialists perform maintenance tasks for the NAS. This requires coordination between AF and various organizations including AT. Maintenance Control Center (MCC) specialists have been the focal point of coordination in AF, and AT supervisors are responsible for coordination in AT. AF ... |
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| Icing Design Envelopes (14 CFR Parts 25 and 29, Appenddix C) Converted to a Distance-Based Format |
APR 2002 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Richard K. Jeck; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The conventional liquid water content (LWC) VS mean effective diameter envelopes in Appendix C of 14 CFR Parts 25 and 29 can be redrawn in an equivalent, more versatile form of LWC vs horizontal extent. This document shows how that is done, and it illustrates a number of advantages and uses of this new, distance-based format for the envelopes. |
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| The Integrated Turbulence Forecasting Algorithm (ITFA) Meteorological Evaluation |
MAR 2002 |
44 pages |
| Authors:
Danny Sims; Jeff Weinrich; Victor Passetti; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report summarizes the Integrated Turbulence Forecasting Algorithm (ITFA) Meteorological Evaluation conducted by ACT-32O from January to August 2000. The ITFA, developed at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), combines several turbulence forecasting techniques into a single algorithm that produces a forecast of the potential for high-level, clear-air turbulence. The purpose of the evaluation was to provide a subjective assessment of the performance, characteristics, and trends of the ITFA ... |
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| Decision Support Automation Research in the En Route Air Traffic Control Environment |
JAN 2002 |
264 pages |
| Authors:
Ben Willems; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This study examined the effect of automated decision support on Certified Professional Controller (CPC) behavior. Sixteen CPCs from Air Route Traffic Control Centers participated in human-in-the-loop simulations. CPCs controlled two levels of traffic, supported by either paper flight strips, electronic flight strips with conflict indication, or conflict probe and trial planning automation. Each CPC worked as either a radar or a data controller. The controller station included a display system ... |
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| Tower Cab Metrics |
DEC 2001 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Randy L. Sollenberger; Pamela S. Rocco; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report is part of a continuing effort to develop human factors measures for different operational environments in the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. Previous research at the William J. Hughes Technical Center Research Development and Human Factors Laboratory has focused on measures for the Terminal Radar Approach Control and en route radar environments (e.g., Sollenberger, Stein, & Gromelski, 1997; Vardaman & Stein, 1998). This work focuses ... |
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| Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications Build 1 (CPDLC 1): Phase 1 Air Traffic Operational Effectiveness Test |
JUN 2001 |
117 pages |
| Authors:
Evan Darby; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This document presents the results of air traffic effectiveness testing that was conducted as part of the Phase 1 Operational Test (OT) of Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications Build 1 (CPDLC 1). Phase 1 effectiveness tests assessed CPDLC I from the perspective of the air traffic controller to ensure that it will effectively and suitably support Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations. |
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| National Convective Weather Forecast (NCWF) 1999 Assessment Report |
JUN 2001 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Danny Sims; Cynthia Fidalgo; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The report summarizes the National Convective Weather Forecast (NCWF) 1999 Assessment conducted by ACT-320 at Comair and Delta Airlines from April through November 1999. The NCWF, developed by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), combines radar information along with lightning data to produce a graphical convective detection field as well as 1- and 2-hour forecasts of convective weather. Feedback was collected from airline dispatchers and focused on ... |
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| Traffic Information Service (TIS) Planned Product Improvement (P21) Operational Test |
MAY 2001 |
108 pages |
| Authors:
Tuc Vu; Michael McNeil; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Traffic Information Service (TIS) Planned Product Improvement final report provides the detailed analysis, results, conclusions, and final recommendations drawn from the Operational Test (OT) test results for the TIS p2I test effort, which was conducted at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center by the Surveillance Branch, ACT-310, from August 14, 2000, through December 22, 2000. The TIS is a Mode Select (Mode S) Data Link ... |
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| Air Traffic Control Specialist Decision Making and Strategic Planning - A Field Survey |
MAR 2001 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
Jean-Francois D'Arcy; Pamela S. Rocco; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This study investigated Air Traffic Control Specialists' perspective regarding decision making and planning and related cognitive processes such as learning, memory, and situation awareness. The results of 100 semi-structured interviews indicated that controllers emphasize the importance of safety, situation awareness, planning skills, backup strategies, and the collective nature of their task. Participants reported that they plan their first actions and start building their mental picture prior to assuming control of ... |
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| Airport Movement Area Safety System (AMASS) Intersecting Runways Parameter Study Test Plan |
JAN 2001 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Dan Dellmyer; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The purpose of this Airport Movement Area Safety System (AMASS) intersecting Runways Parameter Study Test Plan is to describe the approach and concept that will be used to determine a recommended set of alert parameters for intersecting runways alerts. The plan describes the data collection and analysis that will be used to determine which intersecting runway parameter set will maximize the AMASS safety benefit while minimizing the number of nuisance ... |
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| NAS Infrastructure Management System Build 1.5 Computer-Human Interface |
JAN 2001 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki Ahlstrom; Anton Koros; Richard Newman; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| Human factors engineers from the National Airspace System (NAS) Human Factors Branch (ACT-530) of the Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center conducted an evaluation of the NAS Infrastructure Management System (NIMS) Build 1.5 computer-human interface (CHI) software. They conducted the evaluation at the NIMS Premier Facility (NPF) during November 1998. Five Airway Facilities Specialists serving as representative users employed scripts exercising the three applications that comprise NIMS Build ... |
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| Human Error in Airway Facilities |
JAN 2001 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki Ahlstrom; Donald G. Hartman; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report examines human errors in Airway Facilities (AF) with the intent of preventing these errors from being passed on to the new Operations Control Centers. To effectively manage errors, they first have to he identified. Human factors engineers researched human error literature, analyzed human errors recorded in AF databases, and conducted structured interviews with AF representatives. This study enabled them to categorize the types of human errors, identify potential ... |
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| Airport Movement Area Safety System (AMASS) Operational Test, Final Report |
DEC 2000 |
145 pages |
| Authors:
Dan Dellmyer; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This final report documents the tests results on the Airport Movement Area Safety System (AMASS) Air Traffic (AT) Operational Testing conducted at Atlanta, GA and Detroit, MI International Airports. The purpose of the AMASS operational Test (OT) was to verify the Critical Operational Issues (COT). The AMASS is a runway collision alert system that provides tower air traffic controllers with automated conflict warnings and alerts to reduce the risks of ... |
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| Airport Surveillance Radar Model 11 (ASR-11) System Test Plan |
DEC 2000 |
275 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey Boldridge; William Conkin; Thomas Healy; Theodore Phillips; Michael Prata; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This document presents the plan for the system test of the Airport Surveillance Radar Model 11 (ASR-11) radar system at Stockton, California, and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. System integration tests and system operational tests will be conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) guidelines to assess the ASR-11's is operational suitability and effectiveness when integrated into the National Airspace System (NAS) System integration tests ... |
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| Display System Replacement Baseline Research Report |
DEC 2000 |
112 pages |
| Authors:
Kenneth R. Allendoerfer; Joseph Galushka; Richard H. Mogford; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report provides baseline measurements on the Display System Replacement (DSR). These measurements followed six constructs: safety, capacity, performance, workload, usability, and simulation fidelity. To collect these measurements, human factors researchers conducted an air traffic control simulation using four sectors of Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) airspace with a traffic volume representing a 90th percentile day. Ten controllers from Washington ARTCC served as participants in the study. Recordings ... |
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| Longitudinal Acceleration Test of Overhead Luggage Bins and Auxiliary Fuel Tank in a Transport Airplane Airframe Section, Part 2 |
OCT 2000 |
139 pages |
| Authors:
Robert McGuire; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report contains the description and test results of overhead stowage bin calibrations and longitudinal impact testing of a 10-foot transport airframe section conducted at the Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC). The purpose of the tests was to measure the structural responses and interaction between the fuselage, overhead stowage bins, and auxiliary fuel tank under simulated, potentially survivable, crash conditions. A 10-foot section from a Boeing 737, Model 200 was ... |
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| Integrated Icing Diagnostic Algorithm (IIDA) Assessment Report |
SEP 2000 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
Danny Sims; Thomas Carty; Cynthia Fidalgo; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report describes the Assessment of the Integrated Icing Diagnostic Algorithm (IIDA) conducted by ACT-320 at the Aviation Weather Center (AWC) from March through May 1998. The IIDA, developed by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), combines a number of in-flight icing detection techniques into an integrated algorithm that makes use of the strengths of each technique. IIDA output is a graphical depiction of the potential for ... |
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| Team Processes in Airway Facilities Operations Control Centers |
JUL 2000 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki Ahlstrom; Anton Koros; Michele Helney; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| In October 2000, the Airway Facilities organization plans to transition the National Airspace System (NAS) monitoring responsibilities to three regional Operations Control Centers (OCCs). Teams in these facilities will be different from those that currently exist in Maintenance Control Centers. A research team from the NAS Human Factors Branch, ACT-530, reviewed the implications of this new environment on potential OCC team performance issues. They conducted a two-pronged study. The first ... |
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| Interfacility Boundary Adjustment |
JUL 2000 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Jerry Hadley; Randy Sollenberger; Jean-Francois D'Arcy; Philip Bassett; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This study examined the impact of inter-facility dynamic resectorization on Air Traffic Control Specialists' (ATCSs') performance, workload, communication, situational awareness, and control strategies. As a preliminary investigation, the scope of the study was limited to lateral boundary adjustments (in contrast to vertical adjustments) and specific traffic situations that should benefit the most from dynamic resectorization. Researchers selected a heavy traffic situation and shifting weather patterns as scenarios for this investigation. ... |
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| Implications of Reduced Involvement in En Route Air Traffic Control |
AUG 1999 |
157 pages |
| Authors:
Ben Willems; Todd R. Truitt; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The expansion of the National Route Program will allow airlines to be more flexible in filing and amending flight plans. This may result in a change in the role of the air traffic control specialist from direct control to a position with more monitoring responsibilities. This change may result in a reduction of situation awareness, memory and vigilance. This experiment investigated the effect of moving a controller from the current ... |
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| Human Error Mitigation in Future Operations Control Centers |
JUN 1999 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki Ahlstrom; Jean MacMillan; Yvette J. Tenney; Richard W. Pew; Robert L. Cranston; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report documents a human error mitigation study conducted at the William J. Hughes Technical Center Research Development & Human Factors Laboratory. The study examined potential causes of human errors in future Airway Facilities (AF) operations control centers (OCCs). The participants consisted of nine specialists having expertise in current AF operations and knowledge of human error tendencies. The participants explored four operational scenarios, identified potential sources of error, and recommended ... |
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| Air Traffic Control System Baseline Methodology Guide |
JUN 1999 |
88 pages |
| Authors:
Kenneth R. Allendorefer; Joseph Galushka; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Air Traffic Control System Baseline Methodology Guide serves as a reference in the design and conduct of baseline studies. Engineering research psychologists are the intended audience for the Methodology Guide, which focuses primarily on techniques for studying the interaction between ATC systems and the controllers who use them. The Methodology Guide provides the following information: (a) descriptions of and references to past baselines that have successfully used the methodology, ... |
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| Longitudinal Acceleration Tests of Overhead Luggage Bins and Auxiliary Fuel Tank in a Transport Airplane Airframe Section |
JUN 1999 |
345 pages |
| Authors:
Robert McGuire; Tim Macy; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report contains the description and test results of overhead stowage bin calibrations and longitudinal impact testing of a 10-foot transport airframe section conducted at the Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC). The purpose of the tests was to measure the structural responses and interaction between the fuselage, overhead stowage bins, and auxiliary fuel tank under simulated, potentially survivable, crash conditions. A 10-foot section from a Boeing 737, Model 200 was ... |
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| Video Landing Parameter Survey-Washington National Airport |
JUN 1999 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Terence Barnes; Thomas DeFiore; Richard Micklos; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center is conducting a series of video landing parameter surveys at high- capacity commercial airports to acquire a better understanding of typical contact conditions for a wide variety of aircraft and airports as they relate to current aircraft design criteria and practices. This was the second in a ongoing series of parameter landing surveys and was conducted at Washington National Airport in ... |
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| Trajectory Prediction Accuracy Report: User Request Evaluation Tool (URET)/Center-TRACON Automation System (CTAS) |
MAY 1999 |
547 pages |
| Authors:
Mike M. Paglione; Hollis F. Ryan; Robert D. Oaks; J. S. Summerill; Mary L. Cale; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report presents the results of an independent analysis of the accuracy of the trajectory modelers implemented in me User Request Evaluation Tool (URET) and Center-TRACON Automation System (CTAS) prototypes. These results are based on the completion of the first phase of a planned two phased effort. As originally envisioned, efforts during Phase I would develop a generic methodology to measure the trajectory prediction accuracy of any decision support tool ... |
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| Limited Job Task Analysis (JTA) For Aviation Weather Products |
APR 1999 |
151 pages |
| Authors:
William Banner; Thomas Carty; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| To assist in the understanding of weather product use by Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS) and Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) specialists, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center conducted a Limited Job Task Analysis (JTA) for select positions at an Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) from January 10, 1994, to January 13, 1994, and an Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) from January 10, 1994, to ... |
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| Controller Evaluation of CPDLC Services Implemented on the Display System Replacement (DSR) Workstation: Study 1 -- Initial Assessment of Services Transitioned From the PVD and Design Development for Additional Services |
APR 1999 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Evan Darby; Clark Shingledecker; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report presents the results of the first of a series of studies being conducted by ACT-35() at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) WilliamJ. Hughes Technical Center to evaluate and refine the controller human computer interface (HCI), air traffic procedures, and training for Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC). The objectives of this study were to: (1) evaluate the baseline Display System Replacement (DSR) HCI and functionality for the fourCPDLC ... |
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| ARTS 111A Terminal Baseline Research Report |
APR 1999 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Richard H. Mogford; Kenneth R. Allendoerfer; Joseph Galushka; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report provides baseline measurements on the Automated Radar Terminal System (ARTS) IIIA. Researchers developed a set of measurements useful for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of terminal air traffic control automation systems. These measurements followed six high-level operational constructs: Safety, Capacity, Performance, Workload, Usability, and Simulation Fidelity. To collect these measurements for the ARTS IIIA, we conducted an air traffic control simulation using four sectors of Boston Terminal Radar ... |
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| AWOS Data Acquisition System (ADAS), Automated Lightning Detection and Reporting System (ALDARS), Operational Test and Evaluation (OT & E) Final Test Report |
DEC 1998 |
721 pages |
| Authors:
Donald Groot; Hugh Vuong; Ed Schlain; Jock Stratton; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Data Acquisition System (ADAS)/Automated Lightning Detection and Reporting System (ALDARS) Operation Test and Evaluation (OT&E) final Test Report is prepared by the ADAS/ALDARS Test Director. This report provides the procedures. results, analysis, significant problems, and Problem Trouble Reports (PTR) for each test. The report also provides overall conclusions and recommendations that flow from the OT&E. The purpose of the ADAS/ALDARS ... |
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| Symbol Standardization in Airway Facilities |
DEC 1998 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Vicki Ahlstrom; Robert L. Cranston; Richard Mogford; Arvind Ramakrishnan; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The purpose of this project was to develop and evaluate visual symbols for future Airway Facilities (AF) systems. A research team designed symbols, developed test software, and evaluated test procedures. A subsequent field evaluation of these symbols resulted in user assessment of two alternative visual symbols for 32 AF facilities and services. Two groups of 14 AF field subjects learned and evaluated alternative symbols. The report provides sufficient data to ... |
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| Final Phase Runway Visual Range (RVR)/Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Interface Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Report |
SEP 1998 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
William Benner; Thomas Carty; Michael McKinney; Micheal Jones; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report summarizes results of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) performed on the Final Phase Runway Visual Range (RVR) Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Interface. Testing was conducted from June 23 through 27, 1997, at Memphis International Airport (MEM). This test effort follows two OT&E sessions for the Interim Phase RVR/ASOS Interface at MEM during October 1996, and January 1997. Refer to document DOT/FAA/CT-TN97/14 for results of OT&E on the ... |
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| Interim Runway Visual Range (RVR) Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Interface Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Regression Test Number 2 Report |
AUG 1998 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
William Benner; Michael McKinney; Michael Jones; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report discusses results of a regression test performed on the Interim Runway Visual Range (RVR)/Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) interface. Testing was conducted from September 29, 1997, to October 13,1997, at Memphis International Airport. This was the second regression test performed on the interface following modifications to the RVR-ASOS executable, which operates on the Hewlett Packard Palmtop Personal Computer (HP Palmtop PC). Regression Test #2 was primarily intended to ... |
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| Interim Runway Visual Range (RVR)/Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) Interface Regression Operational Test and Evaluation (OT and E) Report |
AUG 1998 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
William Benner; Michael McKinney; Michael Jones; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This report details results of a regression test performed on the Interim Runway Visual Range (RVR)/Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) interface. Testing was conducted from January 21 through 23, 1997, at Memphis International Airport (MEM). Testing was intended to determine if modifications to the interface corrected problems observed during initial testing October of 1996. Testing also was designed to determine if Interim RVR/ASOS software performance enhancements operated in accordance with ... |
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| Use of Leica Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) as an Aircraft Precision Tracker |
APR 1998 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Anthony J. Stevens; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Leica (formerly Magnavox) Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) is a two-receiver GPS system which permits the collection of highly accurate positions of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft. While the William J. Hughes Technical Center has excellent aircraft tracking assets at its Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) location, obtaining tracking services at other locations has proven costly and problematic. This report details the results of flight testing performed at the ... |
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| Initial Development of an Exploding Aerosol Can Simulator |
APR 1998 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy Marker; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| A device was constructed to simulate an exploding aerosol can. The device consisted of a cylindrical pressure vessel for storage of flammable propellants and base product and a high-rate discharge (HRD) valve for quick release of the constituents. Simulator tests were conducted using representative constituents and propellant quantities for comparison with actual cans heated to the point of rupture and ignition. This report describes the tests conducted with the simulator ... |
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| Fire Testing of Ethanol-Based Hand Cleaner |
APR 1998 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy R. Marker; Dung Do; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| A variety of laboratory and full-scale fire tests were conducted on an ethanol-based gel-type hand cleaner currently used in commercial aircraft lavatories. The waterless-type hand cleaner has a relatively low flash point, raising concern over its fire safety when in use in the galley area of commercial transport aircraft where radiant ovens are often located. The results indicated the gel hand cleaner is often difficult to ignite and can be ... |
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| The Interim Runway Visual Range/Automated Surface Observing System Interface Instruction and Operational User Guide |
MAR 1998 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
William Benner; Michael McKinney; Michael Jones; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Interim Runway Visual Range/Automated Surface Observing System Interface (Interim RVR/ASOS Interface) Instruction and Operational User Guide is intended to inform users of Interim RVR/ASOS Interface performance features. It is designed to allow users to become familiar with proper use of the interface to facilitate data transfer from the New Generation RVR System to the ASOS at required locations. Successful operation of the interface will enable automated Long-Line RVR service ... |
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| The Interim Runway Visual Range/ Automated Surface Observing System Interface Instruction and Operational User Guide |
MAR 1998 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
William Benner; Michael McKinney; Michael Jones; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Interim Runway Visual Range Automated Surface Observing System Interface (Interim RVRIASOS Interface) Instruction and Operational User Guide is intended to inform users of Interim RVRIASOS Interface performance features. It is designed to allow users to become familiar with proper use of the interface to facilitate data transfer from the New Generation RVR System to the ASOS at required locations. Successful operation of the interface will enable automated Long-Line RVR ... |
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| Airport Surveillance Radar Model 11 (ASR-11) FAA Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) |
FEB 1998 |
92 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald Weber; Joseph Schanne; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Airport Surveillance Radar, Model 11 (ASR-11) is a joint Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Department of Defense (DoD) procurement program with the United States Air Force (USAF) assuming overall lead responsibility. The DoD has designated their program as the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR). A joint FAA/DoD Test and Evaluation (T&E) program will be conducted in order to support a joint production decision. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two ... |
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| Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Performance, Integration and Operational Tests of the Mode S Beacon (Enroute Configuration) Final Report |
FEB 98 |
127 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Leone; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This document reports the findings of the performance and operational evaluation tests conducted on the Mode Select (Mode S) Beacon System, in a full Mode S mode, enroute configuration collocated with a Common Digitizer Model-2 (CD-2) and Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR) system. The tests were conducted at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center and at the enroute Mode S keysite located at the St. Albans, ... |
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| Target Data Extractor (TDX-2000D) Test Plan |
DEC 97 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Raymond K. McDonald; William P. Conklin; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Sensis Target Data Extractor Model 2000d (TDX 2000D) is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) radar signal and data processing system. It is designed to interface with analog radar and beacon systems to produce digital target reports and digital weather vector reports. The system consists of one Signal Distribution Unit (SDU), two redundant Target Data Extractor (TDX) units, a local and remote Control and Maintenance Console (CMC), and an ... |
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| National Simulation Capability (NSC) Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) Phase III Result Report |
OCT 97 |
97 pages |
| Authors:
Diena Seegar; Stacy Canaras; Parimal Kopardekar; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| The Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) experiment resulted from the North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NATSPG) conclusion to carry out studies aimed at achieving early implementation of RVSM in the North Atlantic Region. RVSM is an approved International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concept to reduce aircraft vertical separation from the Conventional Vertical Separation Minima (CVSM) of 2000 ft to 1000 ft, between flight level (FL) 290 and FL 410, within ... |
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| Mode S Beacon System Enroute Configuration Interim Beacon Initiative (IBI) Mode Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Test Report |
SEP 97 |
82 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph J. Starkman; Paul Karitis; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This document reports the findings of the operational evaluation tests conducted on the Interim Beacon Initiative (IBI) mode, enroute configuration of the Mode Select Beacon System (Mode S) . The tests were conducted at the Parker radar facility in Denver, Colorado, site of the first enroute Mode S system delivery. The Mode S system under test was a fully configured, dual-channel sensor having all required external interfaces connected to actual ... |
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| Human Factors Evaluation of Vocoders for Air Traffic Control Environments Phase I: Field Evaluation |
SEP 97 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
James LaDue; Randy L. Sollenberger; Bill Belanger; Annemarie Heinze; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| Communication congestion is a major problem facing the air traffic control system. Vocoders offer a potential solution to this problem by compressing a digitized human speech signal to achieve low bandwidth voice transmissions. Air traffic controllers and pilots must find new systems usable and acceptable before the FAA authorizes implementation. This study compared the performance of two 4.8 kbps vocoders (designated as A and B) with the current analog radio ... |
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