Models and Algorithms for Real-Time Control of Aircraft Landings

In this paper, models and algorithms for real-time control of the region around the airport are proposed. We consider the dynamic case in which the entry times of aircraft in the region are unknown and the sequence of aircraft must be recomputed whenever a new aircraft approaches the terminal area. A set of constraints which allow the controller to maintain given patterns of the landing sequences previously generated must be taken into account. Heuristic algorithms are proposed and computational results are discussed.