Abstract
This project uses graph theory to automate terminal area air traffic control by developing and applying the concept of an airspace graph. An airspace graph is a directed graph that represents a network of routes available to aircraft in a given terminal area airspace. A highly realistic approach is taken to developing this concept, and care is paid to make it as feasible as possible to integrate into current air traffic control operations. Major results include a broad set of considerations and guidelines for the design of airspace graphs, as well as example graphs for the Los Angeles and San Francisco terminal airspaces. Additionally, a simulator software demonstrating automatic routing and conflict detection accompanies this paper.
Advisor
Byrnes, Denise
Department
Computer Science
Recommended Citation
Lopus, Tristan M., "Applying Graph Theory to Automate Terminal Area Air Traffic Control" (2018). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 12847.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/12847
Disciplines
Aviation Safety and Security | Management and Operations | Multi-Vehicle Systems and Air Traffic Control
Keywords
GIS, Air Traffic Management, Graph Theory, Conflict Detection & Resolution, Air Traffic Control
Publication Date
2018
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
External Link
https://github.com/tristanlopus/graph-based-tracon-simulator
© Copyright 2018 Tristan M. Lopus