Air traffic congestion problems in many areas of the world are well known and have
been highly publicised in recent years. This airspace dilemma, which results in delays
and other undesirable knock-on effects, is escalating at a phenomenal rate and requires
immediate attention. Correspondingly, there is concern about safety standards in some
worldwide airspace regions. In addition, it is imperative that the significant projected
growth in air transport movements over the next two decades is accommodated. Thus.
there is an urgent need to solve the current airspace problems and plan in a responsible
manner to meet forecast demand.
Solutions to these predicaments have been developed and are encompassed Linder the
auspices of the term. 'future air navigation systems'. The systems include technolo-gies
and procedures that merge to optimise the potential of airport and airspace resources so
that the capacity. flexibility and safety of these resources are maxiinised. while delays
and their operating costs are ininimised. Future air navigation systems use automated
communications. navigation and surveillance technologies to provide enhanced air
traffic management through continuous information on aircraft positions and intention',
so that reductions in separation are possible without compromising safety.
However. confusion exists rei-, arding vdiat technologies and procedures COIlStitLItC t1leSC
futiire air navigation systems. Additionally. their current worldwide integratioil staILIS IS
not as advanc d as it should be and. in fact. remains larljwlý' Unknown. Indeed. their
successful introduction is far from guaranteed at present. Therefore. tills research
addresses these requirements by evaluating and improving implementation
of tile
systems on a global basis. Ultimately. this thesis provides a comprehensive analysis that
discovers what systems are pertinent and whether or \, \-here they have been applied to
date, in addition to developino and validatin- a framework strategy for improved
introduction of the future air navigation systems around the world.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:CRANFIELD1/oai:dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk:1826/3905 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Whelan, Conor |
| Contributors | Snow, John |
| Publisher | Cranfield University |
| Source Sets | CRANFIELD1 |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or dissertation, Doctoral, PhD |
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