The 43rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC) took place in San Diego, CA, USA, from 29 September to 3 October 2024. The event brought together experts from across the globe to share advancements in avionics systems, with one track dedicated to the evolving field of Air Traffic Management.
Three noteworthy papers addressing Flight Centric ATC were presented by researchers from German Aerospace Center (DLR). These papers offered insights into key areas of interest for the aviation industry:
“Impact of Flight Centric Air Traffic Control on the Cost Efficiency of Air Navigation Service Providers” Authored by Tobias Finck and Bernd Korn, this paper explored how adopting a Flight Centric ATC approach can influence the cost efficiency of Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). The analysis provided valuable data on potential cost savings and efficiency gains.
“Air-Ground Datalink Technologies (LDACS and Current CPDLC) in Flight Centric ATC: Analysis of a Fast-Time Simulation and Outlook on a Complementary Real-Time Simulation” Authored by Mara Weber, Ana P.G. Martins, Christiane Edinger, and Carmo Sonja Kluenker, this paper delved into simulation-based analyses of datalink technologies. It offered a forward-looking perspective on real-time applications and their potential impact on the ATC system.
“Evaluation of the Impact on Air Traffic Controllers of Air-Ground Datalink Technologies (LDACS and Current CPDLC) in Flight Centric ATC” This paper, authored by Ana P.G. Martins, Carmo Sonja Kluenker, Christiane Edinger, Sebastian Tittel, and Mara Weber, assessed the effects of advanced datalink technologies on air traffic controllers. The study highlighted operational benefits and challenges, paving the way for a more integrated communication framework in Flight Centric ATC.
Although these papers were not directly part of the Flight Centric ATC (FCA) project, they complemented its objectives and contributed significantly to the broader discourse in this area.
