Simulation Validation for an Automatic Air Collision Avoidance System in Preparing for Flight Test

Abstract : This paper presents performance evaluation of an algorithm for an Automatic Air Collision Avoidance System (Auto ACAS or simply ACAS) that has been developed by the U.S. Air Force and its Swedish counter part, Forsvaret Materielverk (FMV). The algorithm uses the optimal coordinated escape maneuvers to avoid mid-air collision, while satisfying the imposed system requirements. In addition, the algorithm can simultaneously accommodate multiple aircraft in a collision course by activating the coordinated escape maneuvers.