Controller-pilot data link results from NASA and FAA Dallas-Fort Worth 2000 test and demonstration

The controller\´s communication and situational awareness terminal (C-CAST) was recently tested and demonstrated at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. C-CAST is part of NASA\´s runway incursion prevention system (RIPS) and the FAA\´s runway incursion reduction program (RIRP). The purpose of these programs is to assist pilots during low visibility, landing and surface operations and create a more reliable and efficient means of air traffic control. C-CAST has been developed to make the controller more aware of the surrounding traffic, generate text messages of controller commands for command verification and create a "heads up" environment for the controller. Voice recognition is used to generate a text version of the controller pilot data link communications (CPDLC) for an easy reference for the pilot and controller. C-CAST also receives traffic information from a surveillance server through a wireless TCP/IP connection and displays the aircraft on a zoomable map of the airport