Man vs. Machine...Terminator Loses First Round
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/breaking/110904_airport_computers.html
Nov. 9, 2004
Computer-run takeoffs fail test in Dallas, require modification
The Associated Press
The first large-scale test of a system in which computers rather than pilots navigate aircraft on departure has been shelved after four problems at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
The experiment at the airport was part of an effort to add capacity for congested airports and relieve an overburdened national air-traffic system.
But after two aircraft flew too closely to each other, the Federal Aviation Administration stopped the multi-day experiment last week, The Dallas Morning News reported.
The jets flew 2.78 miles from each other, less than the 3-mile minimum required by federal regulations, but officials said there was no risk of collision. In addition, two airplanes turned toward the wrong runway and a third plane missed a required turn after takeoff.
"We hope to get the testing back in operation very soon," Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown said.
The Dallas experiment with the area navigational program was the first large-scale test at a major U.S. airport. Brown said federal regulators remain committed to the program, called RNAV. "We're anxious to see this up and running," said Basil Barimo, vice president of operations at the Air Transport Association, which represents the major carriers. "It looks like they have some very simple fixes."
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/breaking/110904_airport_computers.html
Nov. 9, 2004
Computer-run takeoffs fail test in Dallas, require modification
The Associated Press
The first large-scale test of a system in which computers rather than pilots navigate aircraft on departure has been shelved after four problems at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
The experiment at the airport was part of an effort to add capacity for congested airports and relieve an overburdened national air-traffic system.
But after two aircraft flew too closely to each other, the Federal Aviation Administration stopped the multi-day experiment last week, The Dallas Morning News reported.
The jets flew 2.78 miles from each other, less than the 3-mile minimum required by federal regulations, but officials said there was no risk of collision. In addition, two airplanes turned toward the wrong runway and a third plane missed a required turn after takeoff.
"We hope to get the testing back in operation very soon," Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown said.
The Dallas experiment with the area navigational program was the first large-scale test at a major U.S. airport. Brown said federal regulators remain committed to the program, called RNAV. "We're anxious to see this up and running," said Basil Barimo, vice president of operations at the Air Transport Association, which represents the major carriers. "It looks like they have some very simple fixes."
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