Title :
An initial examination for verifying separation algorithms by simulation
Author :
White, A. ; Neogi, N. ; Herencia-Zapana, Heber
Abstract :
Quantitative verification of air traffic algorithms. Began with separation assurance. Proposed a quantitative goal and considered its probabilistic interpretation. Discussed statistics of separate simulations. Derived possible flight paths based on minimum points and relative velocity. Concocted maneuvers for collinear and approaching aircraft. Developed a procedure based on GPS with error - decisions under uncertainty. Established algorithm at high level and with high confidence. Demonstrated possible feasibility.
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; aerospace simulation; air traffic; aircraft instrumentation; GPS; air traffic algorithms; approaching aircraft; collinear aircraft; concocted maneuvers; flight paths; minimum points; probabilistic interpretation; relative velocity; separate simulations; separation assurance; statistics; verifying separation algorithms; wuantitative verification;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2012 IEEE/AIAA 31st
Conference_Location :
Williamsburg, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1699-6
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.2012.6383016