Bounds on Controller Taskload Rates at an Intersection for Dense Traffic

This paper determines the maximum controller conflict-resolution taskload associated with two intersecting flows of aircraft. Based on aircraft arrival rates and the allowed magnitude of resolution commands issued to aircraft, optimal control strategies are presented for minimizing the maximum rate of resolutions required to deconflict traffic at the intersection.

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