A description of a time-based, extended terminal area ATC concept called Traffic Intelligence for the Management of Efficient Runway scheduling (TIMER) and the results of a fast-time evaluation are presented. The TIMER concept is intended to bridge the gap between today's ATC system and a future automated time-based ATC system. The TIMER concept integrates enroute metering, fuel-efficient cruise and profile descents, terminal time-based sequencing and spacing together with computer-generated controller aids, to improve delivery precision for fuller use of runway capacity. Simulation results identify and show the effects and interactions of such key variables as horizon of control location, delivery time error at both the metering fix and runway threshold, aircraft separation requirements, delay discounting, wind, aircraft heading and speed errors, and knowledge of final approach speed.


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    Title :

    Simulation Evaluation of TIMER, a Time-Based, Terminal Air Traffic, Flow-Management Concept


    Contributors:
    L. Credeur (author) / W. R. Capron (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    80 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English