Modernizing Air Traffic Management: An Example of Future En Route Operations
November 2008
With demands on the world's aviation system growing, the current air traffic management system strains to keep up. Fortunately, introducing new, sophisticated technology into the mix can lighten the burden on controllers while keeping the skies safe.
JPALS Provides Portable Precision for Pilots
October 2008
While existing navigation technology has made flying under arduous circumstances possible, greater accuracy in instrument guidance would make pilots' jobs much safer. The Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) augments an aircraft's GPS readings, providing the pilot with a much more precise idea of his position in relation to the terrain.
ADS-B: An Evolution in Air Traffic Control
August 2008
MITRE, working with a diverse team of aviation partners, helped make Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, a reality. Today ADS-B has set the stage for safer air travel than ever before.
India
Cleared for Take Off
June 2008
To accommodate its expanding domestic aviation market—the
second-fastest growing in the world—India has enlisted MITRE
to help modernize the country's aviation infrastructure. As
a first step, MITRE is studying India's two busiest airports
to analyze the country's airport and airspace capacity, as
well as helping train India's next generation of air traffic
controllers.
UAT
Puts UAVs on the Radar
June 2008
MITRE's UAT Beacon Radio is a revolutionary small, low-cost radio
beacon under development that allows pilots to detect and avoid
UAVs and other aircraft, such as sailplanes, made from composites.
Travel
Forecasting Takes Off
March 2008
How can the nation's busiest airports prepare to serve travelers
in the future? And what emerging airports might be able to take
pressure off the major hubs? A MITRE team has devised a travel forecasting
tool that helps aviation authorities foretell future air traffic
and handle expected passenger demand.
