Title :
A systems perspective on current ATC trends
Author :
Stoudt, Craig A.
fDate :
9/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The air traffic control system is about to undergo a profound transformation from a ground-based, centralized, loosely integrated system to a space-based, decentralized, tightly integrated system-of-systems. This article examines this transformation from a systems perspective. The trade-offs between centralized and decentralized architectures are identified, the enabling technologies are discussed in detail, and the political challenges of building such a system are examined. The article concludes with some strategies for coping with the political challenges of building a complex system-of-systems.
Keywords :
air traffic control; decentralised control; air traffic control system; centralized control; decentralized control; ground-based centralized system; space-based decentralized integrated system-of-systems; trade-offs; Aerospace control; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Buildings; Centralized control; Control systems; Distributed control; FAA; Space technology; Surveillance;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAES.2002.1039791
