Published Report (DOT/FAA/CT-94-36)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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1.
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background 1
2.
SIMULATION DESIGN 5
2.1 Simulation Parameters
2.2 Equipment
2.3 Simulation Personnel
2.4 Simulation Procedures
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DATA ANALYSIS 17
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Acceptance Criteria
3.3 Sample Size and Statistical Techniques
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5.
SIMULATION RESULTS 21
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
Overview of Air Traffic
DIA Simulation Analyses
Airport Arrival Rate
Controller Questionnaire Analysis
Pilot Questionnaire Analysis
Controller Statement
Technical Observer Statement
Risk Assessment
MPAP TWG Statement
DISCUSS ION 43
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5.1 Test Criterion Violations
5.2 NBO's and NTZ Entries
5.3 Operational Assessment
5.4 . Risk Assessment
CONCLUSIONS 45
BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY
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