A developmental computer model for investigations of air traffic management problems : a case investigating two decision strategies
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Authors
Malokas, John Thomas Jr.
Pederson, Arvid Paul
Subjects
air traffic management
air traffic control
regional scheduling
air traffic simulation
air traffic control
regional scheduling
air traffic simulation
Advisors
Roland, Ellen F.
Andrus, Alvin F.
Date of Issue
1979-03
Date
March 1979
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A computer simulation model designed to help solve
regional air traffic scheduling problems was developed.
Bases, mission areas, and aircraft were modeled using the
simulation language SIMSCRIPT. Events in the simulation
included takeoff s, departures, enroutes, missions, arrivals
at Initial Approach Fixes (lAFs) and landings.
To demonstrate potential use of the model, the problem
of rescheduling Strategic Air Command (SAC) aircraft upon
base closures was addressed. Two strategies for the diversion
of such aircraft were developed, implemented and the results
compared on the basis of impact on final destination bases and
average aircraft airborne time. Strategy 1 entailed the rerouting
of aircraft to designated alternate bases or to the
nearest open base without constraint. Strategy 2 involved
the selection of an alternate base by insuring that parking
spaces and appropriate maintenance support were available.
Finally, extensions to the model and recommendations are
discussed.
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Department
C3 Academic Group
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.