The Center-TRACON Automation System: Simulation and Field Testing

Dallas G. Denery and Heinz Erzberger


ABSTRACT

A new concept for air traffic management in the terminal area,
implemented as the Center-TRACON Automation System, has been under
development at NASA Ames in a cooperative program with the FAA
since 1991. The development has been strongly influenced by
concurrent simulation and field site evaluations. The role of
simulation and field activities in the development process will be
discussed. Results of recent simulation and field tests will be
presented.