Sparring partners for human-in-the-loop simulations: the potential of virtual agents in air traffic simulations

Abstract

In general operators like air traffic controllers, pilots and airport managers focused in human-in-the-loop simulations need to do complex negotiations with multiple partners. The virtual agent CLAUDI is able of acting either in a supporting or demanding role as supervisor, ground handler or airline dispatcher. Using CLAUDI, training and validation simulations are enforced to include complex interactions into their scenarios.