Title :
Towards a Mixed Integer Linear optimization model for universal beacon code assignment
Author :
Kumar, Vivek ; Sherry, Lance
Author_Institution :
Center for Air Transp. Syst. Res., George Mason Univ., Fairfax, VA, USA
Abstract :
A Mixed Integer Linear Program (MILP) formulation of NAS-wide beacon code assignment in the CONUS is presented. The optimization model is also tested with historical data and results demonstrated for a limited scenario. The objective of this research is to minimize (and if-possible eliminate) the need for change in the flight beacon codes as they cross center boundaries en-route to their destination. This reduction in the need to change beacon codes can help alleviate the additional burden during the workload intensive hand-off procedures.
Keywords :
aerospace computing; air traffic; integer programming; linear programming; traffic engineering computing; CONUS; NAS-wide beacon code assignment; flight beacon codes; mixed integer linear optimization model; Aerospace engineering; Air traffic control; Air transportation; Airborne radar; FAA; Military aircraft; Road accidents; Surveillance; Testing; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), 2010
Conference_Location :
Herndon, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7457-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICNSURV.2010.5503309
