Development of interaction model for air traffic controllers and pilots using discrete mathematics methods

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to create a database of errors and to develop an algorithm for a situational decision-making model taking into account availability of potential errors of air traffic controllers and pilots. Air traffic controllers and pilots typical errors were compiled and analyzed, arrays of specialists errors were created, binary error relations based on methods of discrete mathematics were also compiled in this article. This decision is caused by the need to formalize the interaction of specialists, since each error of the air traffic controller can be compared with a certain set of pilot errors and vice versa. In case of further in-depth analysis, it is possible to expand the database by adding additional errors arrays of the adjacent point controller, aerodrome service, planning service, etc. The goal is formed after analyzing the features of simulator training in higher educational institutions. The peculiarity is the absence of hazardous factors during the simulator training. This training takes place according to the ideal model. Undoubtedly, this approach is aimed at developing the correct algorithm of actions in normal or abnormal flight conditions, but thus the trainee can’t work out the decision-making skills if there is an error in the ideal algorithm. At the same time, existing specialists face unintended errors every working day, so having experience in this field plays an important role in minimizing the impact of the human factor on flight safety. In our case, it is proposed to include such a dangerous factor as an unintentional error in the joint training program for air traffic controllers and pilots, which will improve the training quality of specialists.

Keywords

• air traffic controller
• pilot
• binary relation
• arrays of errors
• decision-making algorithm
• flight safety