An operational safety and certification assessment of a TASAR EFB application

TASAR is an example of an early NextGen application - Enabled by network-centric data communications - Information management for a pilot decision aid for operational efficiency - Leverages extensive NASA research on traffic conflict detection using ADS-B. Cost savings of reduced fuel and/or reduced flight time through agile in-flight re-planning while en route during changing airspace environmental conditions. TASAR is amenable as a Type B software application hosted on a Class 2 EFB. TASAR designated as “Minor” failure effect classification (per FAA feedback) - Significantly reduces certification/operational approval requirements and associated costs. Initial pilot feedback from TASAR Usability Study has been positive - Both on Human Machine Interface and Operational Usability; detailed analysis in process. Additional refinement of TASAR cost benefits; synergy of TASAR with flight re-planning procedures with Dispatch and Air Traffic Control clearance requests. NASA “Out Reach” to industry to transition TASAR into the flight deck.