ATCpredict: Predicting Air Traffic Control Anticipation of Approach Controller Intentions at the Example of Düsseldorf Airport

Kurzfassung

Modern air traffic approach control often uses electronic assistance systems (e.g. 4D-CARMA) to assist the controller in improving efficiency of approach guidance. The assistance system issues routing and sequencing suggestions to the controller. These systems are limited in their adaptability, since short term changes (e.g. within the landing sequence) are only verbally discussed between controller and pilots via radio. The assistance system can only recognize changes after they have occurred by receiving updated radar input data. This causes delays of up to 30s within the assistance system.