Remote and Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower (RVT): Safety Issues and Human Factors
A number of innovative concepts and emerging technologies are being considered for use within the national air traffic control system to improve safety and efficiency. One of the latest concepts garnering significant attention is commonly referred to as a remote and virtual air traffic control tower (RVT). Specifically, RVT provides traditional air traffic service from a location other than the traditional air traffic control tower at the airport. The focus of the proposed research is to investigate human factor related questions that may significantly affect the performance of air traffic controllers while operating remote towers. The anticipated benefits of this research include: (1) identification of key human performance factors critical to the successful implementation of RVT the U.S.; (2) assessment of advanced communication and information technologies that may facilitate further implementation of RVT; and (3) acceleration of wider adoption of RVT concepts and technologies while addressing the most vital safety and efficiency related issues.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $10000
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Contract Numbers:
69A3551747131
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
University of Iowa, Iowa City
National Advanced Driving Simulator, 2401 Oakdale Blvd
Iowa City, IA United States 52242-5003 -
Performing Organizations:
University of Massachusetts Transportation Center
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA United States 01003 -
Principal Investigators:
Knodler, Michael
Plotnikov, Michael
Pradhan, Anuj K
- Start Date: 20210601
- Expected Completion Date: 20240630
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air traffic control; Air traffic controllers; Airport control towers; Aviation safety; Human factors; Information technology; Remote control
- Subject Areas: Aviation; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01772183
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Safety Research Using Simulation University Transportation Center (SaferSim)
- Contract Numbers: 69A3551747131
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: May 24 2021 11:42AM