Author_Institution :
Embry-Riddle Aeronaut. Univ., Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Abstract :
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control (ATC) system operates the US airspace for all users (commercial, corporate, government, military, and general aviation). The system includes such elements as the central flow control facility, en-route centers, flight service stations, terminal facilities, and airport towers. The example presented describes an application of a knowledge-based system for nationwide air traffic management operations.<>
Keywords :
air traffic computer control; air-traffic control; knowledge based systems; FAA; Federal Aviation Administration; US airspace; air traffic; air traffic control system; air traffic management operations; airport towers; central flow control facility; en-route centers; flight service stations; knowledge-based system; terminal facilities; Air traffic control; Airports; Artificial intelligence; Centralized control; Control systems; FAA; Knowledge based systems; Knowledge management; Poles and towers; US Government;