ANALYSIS OF AN APPROACH SPACING APPLICATION

The focus of this paper is on an application of Airborne Separation Assurance for final approach spacing. The objective of this application is to improve throughput onto existing runways during periods of high, sustained demand. The benefit of this application is economic – increased runway throughput equates to increased efficiency, greater schedule reliability, and other benefits. This application is being developed as part of the FAA’s Safe-Flight 21 Program.