Metron Aviation Wins Best Paper at 29th DASC

The research paper further explains important factors to consider when designing the shape and dimensions of corridor building blocks. The design used existing procedures for Area Navigation (RNAV) routes as a basis for developing operational procedures to implement flow corridor operations. Sample procedures are presented to cover the role of pilots, controllers, or other Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), as well as the capabilities and information each party has to receive to perform the described procedures. The work in this paper is intended to be used for design and development of Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) studies for proof of concept of NextGen Flow Corridors.

"This best paper award is a great example of the knowledge and expertise of the Metron Aviation team," said Jim Gaughan, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Research and Engineering. "Metron Aviation is committed to our customers and is constantly creating innovative solutions for optimizing efficiency, reducing the aviation environmental footprint and creating a safer airspace."

DASC provides a forum for the exchange of new knowledge, ideas and procedures in digital avionics in the fields of commercial, military, general aviation and space applications. The 29th DASC focused on improving the environment through green avionics and Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions; specifically, reducing noise and emissions and lessening harmful materials in design, production, repair and disposal of aerospace systems.