Airspace structure, future ATC systems, and controller complexity reduction
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Hansman-2010-AIRSPACE STRUCTURE, FUTURE ATC SYSTEMS, AND CONTROLLER.pdf
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Author(s)
Histon, Jonathan
Li, Lishuai
Hansman, Robert J., Jr.
Date Issued
December 2010
Journal
2010 IEEE/AIAA 29th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC)
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Citation
Histon, J., Lishuai Li, and R.J. Hansman. “Airspace Structure, Future ATC Systems, and Controller Complexity Reduction.” Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2010 IEEE/AIAA 29th. 2010. 4.A.4-1-4.A.4-14. © Copyright 2010 IEEE
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Abstract
Airspace structure is a key factor influencing controller cognitive complexity as it forms a basis for abstractions simplifying controller mental models of air traffic situations. In evaluating the feasibility of new Concepts of Operations (Con-Ops), it is important to consider the effects of changes to the structure of the system and its related impacts on controller cognitive complexity. Examples of key cognitive complexity considerations for future ATC systems are identified by examining three opportunities to modify airspace structure. A part task experiment was used to further investigate the impact of one of those opportunities on controller cognitive complexity, the introduction of time-based control. The hypothesis of structure's impact on controller complexity was supported through an innovative aircraft complexity assessment technique Benefits of time-based control were shown both in terms of controller performance and subjective complexity rating results.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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https://doi.org/10.1109/DASC.2010.5655354
