Title :
The application of automatic surface lights to improve airport safety
Author_Institution :
MIT Lincoln Lab., Lexington, MA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A description is given of the US Federal Aviation Administration´s (FAA´s) Airport Surface Traffic Automation (ASTA) program, which is part of an effort to develop new techniques for managing airport traffic. ASTA focuses on advanced surveillance, communications, and automation techniques, with the objectives of improving airport safety, reducing delays, and increasing efficiency. The first phase of the ASTA program, ASTA-1, which calls for the development of a system of automatic runway status lights, is examined in more detail. The lights are designed for fully automatic operation in all weather conditions.<>
Keywords :
accidents; air traffic computer control; air-traffic control; airports; lighting; safety systems; Airport Surface Traffic Automation; FAA; US Federal Aviation Administration; accidents; airport safety; airport traffic; automatic surface lights; automation; communications; efficiency; human interface; surveillance; Air safety; Air traffic control; Airports; Automatic control; Automation; Control systems; FAA; Laboratories; Poles and towers; Surveillance;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
