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Showing papers on "Required navigation performance published in 2001"


01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: The paper discusses the potential need for additional metrics for ATM functions such as conflict probing and resolution and proposes performance metrics relating improvements in technical capability of air and ground elements to traffic spacing under current and future operational concepts.
Abstract: This paper documents work sponsored by the FAA, as part of the FAA’s Concept Validation Plan. It proposes performance metrics relating improvements in technical capability of air and ground elements to traffic spacing under current and future operational concepts. The metrics proposed and defined are the Required Total System Performance (RTSP), and its component metrics; Required Navigation Performance (RNP), Required Communication Performance (RCP) and Required Surveillance Performance (RSP). The paper discusses the potential need for additional metrics for ATM functions such as conflict probing and resolution. A Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) controller function was modeled to analyze the effects of radar surveillance performance on conflict detection. The report documenting this work in detail can be found at http://www.boeing.com/commercial/caft/reference/do cuments/rtsp.pdf

20 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the potential benefits of a combined Galileo/GPS navigation system and found significant improvements in both accuracy and integrity (achievable through RAIM) when a combined constellation is used rather than Galileo alone.
Abstract: This paper presents the results of a research project that investigated the potential benefits of a combined Galileo/GPS navigation system The research addressed in detail the two key required navigation performance (RNP) parameters of accuracy and integrity The project was supported by Alcatel Space and was a contribution to the Galileo definition studies (supported by the European Community under the GALA project) The results show significant improvements in both accuracy and integrity (achievable through RAIM) when a combined constellation is used rather than Galileo alone

19 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider the cost and benefits of equipment upgrade and train-training for older or smaller aircraft and conclude that "operators of OLDER OR SMALLER AIRCRAFT MUST CAthis paperULLY ASSESS the COST and BENEFITS of EQUIPMENT UPGRADES and CREW TRAINING".
Abstract: SUBTITLE: AIRLINES CAN ANTICIPATE TIME AND FUEL SAVINGS, IMPROVED ON- TIME PERFORMANCE, AND GREATER OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY FROM INTRODUCTION OF REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE. AS WAS THE CASE WITH RVSM IMPLEMENTATION, HOWEVER, OPERATORS OF OLDER OR SMALLER AIRCRAFT MUST CAREFULLY ASSESS THE COST AND BENEFITS OF EQUIPMENT UPGRADES AND CREW TRAINING.

4 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented at GNNS 2000, the third European Symposium on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNNS), a low-cost means for aircraft to become equipped to fly area navigation (RNAV) operations.
Abstract: This and the following three papers were first presented at GNNS 2000, the third European Symposium on global navigation satellite systems held in Edinburgh, Scotland from 1st to 4th May 2000. GNSS, or more specifically, Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), guidance provides the prospect of a low-cost means for aircraft to become equipped to fly area navigation (RNAV) operations. The implementation of such RNAV operations within UK airspace offers potential benefits to both the airline operators and the Air Traffic Service Providers (ATSPs).

2 citations


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TL;DR: The navigation segment of the FO-DIAS avionics system and test results from a mobile test-rig are presented and it is suggested to implement a cheaper Avionics Dead Reckoning Computer (ADR-C) with inputs from the onboard Air Data Computer (ADS) and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS).

1 citations