Information analysis for a future flight deck design in the context of 4D trajectory based operation

Abstract

Due to continued growth of the current air transportation system, in several areas, the demand of the system often exceeds the available capacity of the system, resulting in significant negative consequences [1]. The transformation of the current clearance-based air traffic management (ATM) system into a future Trajectory based Operation (TBO) system is a consequence of the overarching goals defined by the European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) and Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The achievement of an increase in capacity and efficiency while maintaining safety requires a tough integration of new procedures and technologies as figured out in 4D TBO. This doctoral paper presents an overview on the PhD question of integrating the required information for 4D TBO, enabling the flight crew to work under this full 4D TBO concept. A key point of this approach is to analyze what information is required and how the required information can be integrated into the flight deck using automation. Starting with a current flight deck information analysis this PhD thesis will use expert surveys and real time simulator trials to evaluate the required information and information presentation. This PhD research work is aligned with the SESAR objectives of ATM and Automation and will produce results, which can interlink with other projects performed with the HALA! Network.