Interactions between single-center dynamic resectorization and NextGen TFM

Abstract

This paper documents results we obtained from meta-simulation experiments which included both dynamic airspace configuration (DAC) and Traffic Flow Management (TFM) automated decision making. The DAC decision making operated in the Chicago Center and the TFM decision making was national airspace system (NAS) wide. Our results give preliminary indications of performance improvement due to these tools and of interaction effects between the tools. The paper concludes with a discussion of recommended future research directions.