Efficient Air Traffic Scenario Generation

The proposed innovation is the use of advanced GUI and underlying functionality to reduce the time and effort required for real-time air traffic simulation scenario development. Our product directly addresses efficient generation of scenarios for real-time HITL simulations which analyze NAS operational performance and economic impact. Thus, we are responsive to: next generation simulation and modeling capability; NAS operational performance, economic impact; and real-time simulations: components with different levels of fidelity, human in-the-loop - in the A3.02 subtopic. The project objectives are to field a working prototype during Phase-II that demonstrates efficient scenario generation and incorporate feedback into a range of profitable commercial scenario generation products. The Phase-II effort includes; (1) refine application requirements; (2) refine application architecture;, (3) implement and evaluate the Phase-II prototype; and (4) prepare Phase-III business plans. We anticipate the Phase-II prototype to demonstrate significant efficiency gains regarding scenario generation - initially for the ATM domain and subsequently for other domains. Our application supports NASA human factors research regarding; current and future airspace systems, human performance, human-computer interfaces, distributed human decision-making, and design/evaluation of decision support tools. Benefits include: (1) increased scenario generation efficiency by reducing both time and resource requirements; (2) usable scenario output across multiple simulation facilities; (3) compatibility with distributed simulations; and (4) reduced need of expensive target simulation facilities for scenario development and evaluation. The period of benefit will begin during Phase-II and continue as long as there is a need for efficient scenario generation ? we expect tangible benefits for the next 10 years.