Wake Modeling and Mitigation
Wake vortices are generated by a direct consequence of lift. The turbulence produced by these vortices present a hazard behind in aircraft in the takeoff and landing phases of flight that may affect aircraft in this region. Wake spacing standards have been designed to ensure air traffic safety but are very conservative limiting efficiency and capacity in today’s operations.
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Airport Surface Safety GUI
Research has been conducted to improve airport surface safety and efficiency
in current and emerging NextGen operational environments by enhancing the situation awareness of the flight crew and providing alerts of potential traffic conflicts.