Publications

2024

F. Wieland, C. Snipes, Trainum, Bryan, Rockafellow, Blane, Staik, Brian, and Hochwarth, Joachim, “A Digital Twin of a Flight Management System: Findings from the Cloud FMS Project,” in AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum, Orlando, FL: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jan. 2024.

2023

A. Fernandes, D. Wesely, T. G. Puranik, A. Sharif Rohani, K. M. Kalyanam, and D. Morin, “Prediction of Critical Aircraft Performance Model Parameters from Historical Flight Data,” in AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum, National Harbor, MD: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Jan. 2023.

F. Wieland, D. Matolak, and Z. Drescher, “Quantifying AAM Communications Quality using Machine Learning,” in 2023 Integrated Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Herndon, VA, Apr. 2023, pp. 1–8

A. Fernandes, S. Wilson, M. Ijtsma, A. Paladugu, T. J. Davis, and J. Lichty, “Contingency Planning for Emerging Air Mobility Ecosystems,” in AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum, San Diego, CA and Online, Jun. 2023.

S. C. Lent, “The Impact of STA Conformance Error and Variation of Target TRACON Delay on Arrival Throughput during TBFM Metering,” in AIAA AVIATION 2023 Forum, San Diego, CA and Online, Jun. 2023.

Rebollo, Juan, Shaymaa Khater, and Frederick Wieland, “Using Sector Complexity Metrics to Predict Sector Capacity,” Proceedings of the IEEE Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), October 1-5 2023, Barcelona, Spain.

W. J. Coupe, A. Amblard, S. Youlton, and M. Kistler, “Machine Learning Airport Surface Model,” Proceedings of the IEEE Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), October 1-5 2023, Barcelona, Spain.

Z. Cleghern, K. Rudd, G. Thornton, and A. Fernandes, “Explainable Machine Learning and Uncertainty Quantification in Robotic Lunar Surface Traversal,” in ASCEND 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Oct. 2023

C. Brinton, J. Cunningham, B. Chan, A. Tennant, S. Atkins, and C. DiPrima, “Visual Approach Start Time Prediction for San Francisco Airport Using Machine Learning,” in 2023 IEEE/AIAA 42nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Barcelona, Spain: IEEE, Oct. 2023, pp. 1–8.

T. Kilbourne, C. Snipes, F. Wieland, J. Hochwarth, B. Trainum, and B. Staik, “Demonstrating a Cloud-Enabled Flight Management System,” in 2023 IEEE/AIAA 42nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Barcelona, Spain: IEEE, Oct. 2023, pp. 1–7.

2022

F. Wieland, T. Kilbourne, and C. Snipes, “Uses of a Cloud-Based Flight Management System to Enhance Airspace Efficiency,” in 2022 Integrated Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Dulles, VA, USA: IEEE, Apr. 2022, pp. 1–5.

D. R. Johnson and F. Wieland, “The FAA’s EIM Data Platform,” Journal of Air Traffic Control, vol. 64, no. Summer 2022, p. 7, May 2022.

T. Kilbourne, F. Wieland, and C. Snipes, “Implementing a Cloud-Based Flight Management System,” in 2022 AIAA Aviation Forum, Chicago, IL, Jul. 2022, p. 7.

K. Rudd, Z. Cleghern, and A. Fernandes, “Methods to Improve Trust Calibration in Deep Learning Models,” in IJCAI 2022 Workshop on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), Vienna, Austria, Jul. 2022, p. 6.

T. Bagnall and Tait, Forrest, “The sUCAS Collision Avoidance System: A Suite of Collision Avoidance Tools for the GA Pilot to Avoid Encounters with sUAS,” ATCA Bulletin, no. 4, 2022.

F. Wieland, J. Rebollo, and A. Churchill, “Predicting Sector Capacity Using Machine Learning,” in AIAA Aviation Conference, Chicago, IL, Jul. 2022, p. 11.

M. L. Olive, C. Snipes, W. R. True, and T. Kilbourne, “Cybersecurity Controls for Connected Aircraft Systems that Support Safety Services,” in 41st DASC, Portsmouth, VA, Sep. 2022, p. 6.

Wieland, Fred and Kilbourne, Todd, “Concepts Pertaining to a Cloud-Based Flight Management System,” ATCA Journal of Air Traffic Control, vol. 64, no. 3, Fall 2022, pages 24-29.

Miller, Mary Ellen, “Response to UTM Data Requirements Challenges,” presented at the ICAO Drone Enable 2022, Montreal, CA, Nov. 2022.

2021

Kilbourne, Todd, Frederick Wieland, Miro Lehky, Bryan Trainum, and Matt Underwood. “Toward a Cloud-Based Flight Management System.” In 2021 IEEE/AIAA 40th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), pp. 1-8. IEEE, 2021.

Wieland, Frederick, Zach Drescher, and John Houser. “Comparing Path Loss Prediction Methods for Low Altitude UAS Flights.” In 2021 IEEE/AIAA 40th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), pp. 1-7. IEEE, 2021.

Wesely, Daniel, Andrew Churchill, John Slough, and William J. Coupe. “A Machine Learning Approach to Predict Aircraft Landing Times using Mediated Predictions from Existing Systems.” In AIAA AVIATION 2021 FORUM, p. 2402. 2021.

Rudd, Keith, Michelle Eshow, and Mary Gibbs. “Method for Generating Explainable Deep Learning Models in the Context of Air Traffic Management.” In International Conference on Machine Learning, Optimization, and Data Science, pp. 214-234. Springer, Cham, 2021.

Brinton, Chris, and Curt Kaler. “Addressing Ground Delay Program Under-Delivery through Simulation-Based Traffic Management Training.” In AIAA AVIATION 2021 FORUM, p. 2321. 2021.

D. Liang, T. Ngo, J. Biel-Goebel, S. Masarky, M. Ellen Miller and I. Fullmer, “Operational & Technical Evaluation of The FF-ICE/Execution Strategic Phase Across Boundaries,” 2021 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), 2021, p. 10.

A. Fernandes, C. Brinton, and C. Kaler, “Improving Support for Contingency Planning in Air Traffic Flow Management,” in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Dec. 2020, vol. 64, pp. 203–207. 

C. Brinton, P. Kosogof and S. Lent, “Evaluation of Potential Migration of the Time-Based Flow Management System to the Cloud,” 2021 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), 2021, pp. 1-14. 

2020

Hunter, A. Fernandes, B. Capozzi, and T. Barney, “An Enhanced Autonomy Approach to Automated Trajectory Negotiation,” presented at the AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM, Virtual Event, Jun. 2020.

J. Coupe, Y. Jung, L. Chen, and I. Robeson, “ATD-2 Phase 3 Scheduling in a Metroplex Environment Incorporating Trajectory Option Sets,” in 2020 AIAA/IEEE 39th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), San Antonio, TX, Oct. 2020.

Brinton, A. Fernandes, and C. Kaler, “Explicit Contingency Planning For Improved Human-Autonomy Teaming In Decision Support,” in 20th Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference, Virtual Event, Sep. 2020, p. 8.

Bloem and A. Churchill, “Filtering of Aircraft Surface Trajectories,” presented at the AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM, Virtual Event, Jun. 2020.

Churchill and M. Bloem, “Hierarchical Clustering of Aircraft Surface Trajectories,” presented at the AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM, Virtual Event, Jun. 2020.

Leiden, T. Bagnall, and S. Tuchen, “Multimodal Transportation Operational Scenario And Conceptual Data Model for Integration With UAM,” in 2020 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2020, pp. 2C1-1-2C1-15.

Chevalley, D. Bakowski, and I. Robeson, “NASA ATD-2 Trajectory Option Set Prototype Capability For Rerouting Departures in Metroplex Airspace,” in 2020 AIAA/IEEE 39th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), San Antonio, TX, Oct. 2020.

J. Coupe, H. Lee, A. Churchill, and I. Robeson, “Predicting Gate Conflicts at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Using NASA ATD-2 Fused Data Sources,” in 2020 AIAA/IEEE 39th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), San Antonio, TX, Oct. 2020.

Wieland, N. Fistas, and T. Dautermann, “Radio Data Communication Makes Headway,” aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org, Dec. 2020.

Robeson et al., “Strategic Surface Metering at Charlotte Douglas International Airport,” in 2020 AIAA/IEEE 39th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), San Antonio, TX, Oct. 2020.

Fernandes, D. Wesely, B. Holtzman, D. Sweet, and N. Ghazavi, “Using Synchronized Trajectory Data to Improve Airspace Demand Predictions,” in 2020 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Herndon, VA, Sep. 2020, pp. 3C2-1-3C2-15.

Kilbourne, A. Roy, and D. F. Wieland, “Validation of UAS Command and Control Link Switchover Internetworking and Security Requirements,” in 2020 AIAA/IEEE 39th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), San Antonio, TX, Oct. 2020.

J. Lloyd, J. Glaneuski, C. A. Wargo, and D. Hasson, “Safety Assessment Process for UAS Ground-Based Detect and Avoid,” in 2020 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2020.

2019

Fernandes, M. Eshow, T. Whitson, C. Crawford, and A. Bell, “Management by Trajectory: Improving Predictability for Airspace Operations,” in 2019 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference, Herndon, VA, Apr. 2019, pp. 1–15.

Leiden, M. E. Miller, C. Kaler, J. Cunningham, R. Berckefeldt, B. True, J. McMahon, P. Harrison, R. Stone, M. Palmer, and C. Lawler, “Paired Approach Flight Demonstration Results,” in 2019 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference, Herndon, VA, Apr. 2019, pp. 1–16.

J. Coupe, Y. Jung, H. Lee, L. Chen, and I. J. Robeson, “Scheduling Improvements Following the Phase 1 Field Evaluation of the ATD-2 Integrated Arrival, Departure, and Surface Concept,” in Thirteenth USA/Europe Air Traffic Management Research and Development Seminar (ATM2019), Vienna, Austria, Jun. 2019.

Hunter and P. Wei, “Service-Oriented Separation Assurance for Small UAS Traffic Management,” in 2019 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference, Herndon, VA, Apr. 2019, pp. 1–11.

Ngo, A. Zuniga, J. Biel-Goebel, and M. E. Miller, “Technical Evaluation of FF-ICE/R2,” in 2019 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference, Herndon, VA, Apr. 2019, pp. 1–9.

2018

Fernandes, S. Atkins, K. Leiden, T. Bagnall, M. Evans, A. Bell, T. Kilbourne, J. Kirk, and M. Jackson, “Concept of Operations for Management by Trajectory,” Sep. 2018.

Leiden, S. Priess, P. Harrison, R. Stone, P. Strande, and M. Palmer, “Paired approach flight demonstration: Planning and development activities,” in 2018 Integrated Communications, Navigation, Surveillance Conference (ICNS), 2018, pp. 3G4-1-3G4-12.

Verma, W. J. Coupe, H. Lee, I. Robeson, Y. Jung, S. Sharma, V. Dulchinos, and L. Stevens, “Tactical Surface Metering Procedures and Information Needs for Charlotte Douglas International Airport,” in Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation, 2018, pp. 157–169.

Leiden, A. Fernandes, and S. Atkins, “Managing aircraft by trajectory: Literature review and lessons learned,” in 2018 Integrated Communications, Navigation, Surveillance Conference (ICNS), 2018, pp. 3E1-1-3E1-16.

Kaler, W. D. Hall, C. Brinton, A. Fernandes, and G. Hunter, “Collaborative Trajectory Options Program within the NAS Flow Advisory Manager,” in 2018 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2018.

Ging, S. Engelland, A. Capps, M. Eshow, Y. Jung, S. Sharma, E. Talebi, M. Downs, C. Freedman, T. Ngo, H. Sielski, E. Wang, J. Burke, S. Gorman, B. Phipps, and L. Morgan Ruszkowski, “Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 (ATD-2) Technology Description Document (TDD),” NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, NASA/TM-2018-219767, Mar. 2018.

Gallagher and A. Fernandes, “Advanced trajectory modeling: Use of aircraft-derived data in ground automation,” in 2018 Integrated Communications, Navigation, Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2018, pp. 3E3-1-3E3-15.

Fernandes, T. Bagnall, K. Leiden, S. Atkins, M. Evans, A. Bell, T. Kilbourne, J. Kirk, and M. R. C. Jackson, “Applying Cognitive Engineering Principles to Allocation of Roles and Responsibilities for a Future Air Traffic Management Concept:,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, vol. 62, no. 1, pp. 24–28, Sep. 2018.

Fernandes, T. Bagnall, C. Snipes, and C. Wargo, “Incorporating Emerging Markets into NAS Collaborative Planning,” in 2018 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference, Herndon, VA, 2018.

Fernandes, S. Atkins, K. Leiden, T. Bagnall, C. Kaler, M. Evans, A. Bell, T. Kilbourne, and M. R. C. Jackson, “Taking trajectory based operations to the next level: Management by trajectory,” in 2018 Integrated Communications, Navigation, Surveillance Conference (ICNS), 2018, pp. 1–26.

Brennan, C. Ermatinger, J. Burke, and L. Hathaway, “Evaluating En Route Congestion Management through Interactive Simulation,” in Proceedings of the 6th USA/EuropeAir Traffic Management R&D Seminar, 2018.

Z. Zhou, M. Bloem, and N. Bambos, “Infinite Time Horizon Maximum Causal Entropy Inverse Reinforcement Learning,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 63, no. 9, pp. 2787–2802, Sep. 2018.

Terry Blumer, Chris Wargo, and George Hunter, “UAS situation awareness shortcomings, gaps, and future research needs,” in 2018 Integrated Communications, Navigation, Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Herndon, VA, Apr. 2018, pp. 2G1-1-2G1-8.

Chris A. Wargo et al., “Ubiquitous surveillance notional architecture for system-wide DAA capabilities in the NAS,” in 2018 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, Mar. 2018, pp. 1–14.

2017

A. Wargo, B. Capozzi, M. Graham, D. Hasson, J. Glaneuski, and B. V. Acker, “Enhancing UAS Pilot safety by terminal and airport shared information situational awareness,” in 2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2017, pp. 1–12.

Snipes, J. DiFelici, and C. Wargo, “UAS and wireless spectrum: Modeling data link demand,” in 2017 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2017, pp. 5B1-1-5B1-11.

J. Ussery, S. Sarkani, and T. Holzer, “Elicitation of Quality Agile User Stories Using QFD,” presented at the NDIA 20th Annual Systems Engineering Conference, Washington, D.C., 25-Oct-2017.

Leiden, S. Atkins, A. Fernandes, C. Kaler, A. Bell, T. Kilbourne, and M. Evans, “Management by Trajectory: Trajectory Management Study Report,” NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, NASA/CR-2017-219671, 2017.

Hunter, B. Holtzman, A. Fernandes, and C. Robinson, “Advanced Trajectory Modeling: Stakeholder Needs and Expectations,” in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 2017, vol. 61, pp. 115–119.

Hunter, C. A. Wargo, and T. Blumer, “An investigation of UAS situational awareness in off-nominal events,” in 2017 IEEE/AIAA 36th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), St. Petersburg, FL, 2017, pp. 1–10.

Hunter and A. Fernandes, “Leveraging new data exchange capabilities to improve trajectory predictions,” in 2017 IEEE/AIAA 36th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), St. Petersburg, FL, 2017, pp. 1–8.

D. Fernandes, C. Kaler, K. Leiden, S. Atkins, A. Bell, T. Kilbourne, and M. Evans, “Management by Trajectory Trade Study of Roles and Responsibilities Between Participants and Automation Report,” NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, NASA/CR-2017-219676, 2017.

D. Fernandes, S. Atkins, K. Leiden, C. Kaler, M. Evans, A. Bell, T. Kilbourne, and M. Jackson, “Initial Concept of Operations for Full Management by Trajectory,” NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, NASA/CR-2017-219674, Oct. 2017.

Capozzi, C. Brinton, and J. Rebollo, “The Networked Generalized Brownian Motion Model for Predictive ATM System Impact Assessment and Decision Support,” in 17th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, 2017.

Brinton, B. Capozzi, C. Kaler, and B. King, “Evaluation Results of the NAS Flow Advisory Manager for System Impact Assessment and Flow Planning,” in 17th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, 2017.

Bloem and N. Bambos, “Stochastic models of Ground Delay Program implementation for prediction, simulation, and insight,” Journal of Aerospace Operations, vol. 5, no. 1–2, pp. 85–117, Jan. 2017.

2016

Wargo, G. Hunter, R. Young, and L. Sherry, “UAS as Moral Agents: Dilemmas and Solutions,” presented at the AIAA Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Sacramento, CA, 2016.

Wargo, C. Snipes, A. Roy, and R. Kerczewski, “UAS industry growth: Forecasting impact on regional infrastructure, environment, and economy,” in 2016 IEEE/AIAA 35th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Sacramento, CA, 2016, pp. 1–5.

Wargo, J. DiFelici, C. Snipes, A. Roy, and R. Kerczewski, “A crowd-sourcing approach for forecasting UAS demand and resource utilization,” in 2016 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2016, pp. 8D1-1-8D1-13.

A. Wargo, J. DiFelici, A. Roy, J. Glaneuski, and R. Kerczewski, “Crowd sourcing approach for UAS communication resource demand forecasting,” in 2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, 2016, pp. 1–15.

E. Miller, E. C. Madera, and O. Sekhar, “Addressing AIXM and IWXXM international challenges,” in 2016 IEEE/AIAA 35th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2016, pp. 1–7.

A. Martin, A. Hall, C. Brinton, K. Franke, and J. D. Hedengren, “Privacy Aware Mission Planning and Video Masking for UAV Systems,” in AIAA Infotech @ Aerospace, 2016.

Lichty, T. Forbes, T. Keogh, and A. Olivares, “How standards-based flight information exchange can improve trajectory-based operations,” in 2016 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2016, pp. 1–12.

Lichty, T. Forbes, and A. Brooker, “How collaboration between suppliers and ANSPs can enhance ATM services,” in 2016 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2016, pp. 1–12.

Liang, T. Ngo, K. Garfield, S. Wilson, E. C. Madera, M. E. Miller, and O. Sekhar, “Information management – FIXM and Mini Global II,” in 2016 IEEE/AIAA 35th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2016, pp. 1–6.

M. Keller, S. Ranjan, M. Y. Wei, and M. M. Eshow, “Semantic Representation and Scale-up of Integrated Air Traffic Management Data,” in Proceedings of the International Workshop on Semantic Big Data, New York, NY, USA, 2016, pp. 4:1–4:6.

Hunter, “A probabilistic trajectory constraint modeler,” in 2016 IEEE/AIAA 35th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Sacramento, CA, 2016, pp. 1–9.

Fernandes, J. Rebollo, and M. Koch, “Oceanic Flights and Airspace: Improving Efficiency by Trajectory-Based Operations,” in 16th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Washington, DC, 2016.

Fernandes and J. Rebollo, “An Oceanic Trajectory Based Operations Concept Shaped by Operational Influences,” in Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 2016, vol. 60, pp. 66–70.

DiFelici and C. Wargo, “UAS safety planning and contingency assessment and advisory reseach,” in 2016 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2016, pp. 8E3-1-8E3-16.

Cunningham, L. Shisler, and G. Hunter, “Planning arrival flows during convective weather events using the strategic arrivals recommendation tool (START),” in 2016 Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS), 2016, pp. 1–31.

Coppenbarger, Y. Jung, T. Kozon, A. Farrahi, W. Malik, H. Lee, E. Chevalley, and M. Kistler, “Benefit opportunities for integrated surface and airspace departure scheduling: A study of operations at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport,” in 2016 IEEE/AIAA 35th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Sacramento, CA, 2016, pp. 1–10.

2015

A. Wargo, G. Hunter, K. Leiden, J. Glaneuski, B. V. Acker, and K. Hatton, “New entrants (RPA/space vehicles) operational impacts upon NAS ATM and ATC,” in 2015 IEEE/AIAA 34th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Prague, Czech Republic, 2015, pp. 5B2-1.

Vail, A. Churchill, J. Karlsson, T. McInerney, J. Domitrovich, and T. Phillips, “Guidebook for Advancing Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) at Airports,” ACRP Report, no. 137, 2015.

H. Mutuel, C. A. Wargo, and J. DiFelici, “Functional decomposition of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for CNS capabilities in NAS integration,” in 2015 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, 2015, pp. 1–17.

E. Miller and W. D. Hall, “Collaborative Trajectory Option Program demonstration,” in 2015 IEEE/AIAA 34th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2015, pp. 1C1-1.

W. Lohr and S. Atkins, “System-Oriented Runway Management Concept of Operations,” NASA Langley Research Center, 2015.

Liang, T. Ngo, E. C. Madera, K. Garfield, M. Ohsfeldt, S. Wilson, and M. E. Miller, “Information management – FIXM and Mini Global,” in 2015 IEEE/AIAA 34th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2015, pp. 1E3-1.

Rebollo and C. Brinton, “Brownian Motion Delay Model for the Integration of Multiple Traffic Management Initiatives,” in Eleventh USA/Europe Air Traffic Management Research and Development Seminar (ATM2015), Lisbon, Portugal, 2015.

Holtzman, “GNSS-based Altimetry,” in International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations 54th Annual Conference, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2015.

Holtzman, “GNSS Based Altimetry: The Need for and Advantages of Increased Precision,” The Controller: Journal of Air Traffic Control, vol. 54, no. 3, pp. 18–21, Oct-2015.

Holtzman, “Blended Airspace,” in International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations 54th Annual Conference, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2015.

D. Hall, “System and method for ensuring ADS-B integrity of departing aircraft,” US9116240B2, 25-Aug-2015.

B. Fernandes, P. J. Smith, K. Durham, and M. Evans, “Individual problem representations in distributed work,” in 18th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Dayton, OH, 2015.

Cobb and M. Garland, “A Data Exchange and Transformation System for SMART NAS (Invited),” in AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, Dallas, TX, 2015.

T. L. Kilbourne, “ACAS X safety analysis in the current RTCA environment,” in 2015 Integrated Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Apr. 2015, pp. M2-1-M2-9.

2014

A. Wargo, G. C. Church, J. Glanueski, and M. Strout, “NAS operational implications and infrastructure changes for UAS integration,” in 2014 IEEE/AIAA 33rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Colorado Springs, CO, 2014, pp. 6A2-1-6A2-16.

A. Wargo, G. C. Church, J. Glaneueski, and M. Strout, “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and future analysis,” in 2014 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2014, pp. 1–16.

Vail, “Airport CDM or Orville Wright’s top ten,” in 2014 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS) Conference Proceedings, 2014, pp. 1–17.

P. Saraf, G. Hunter, K. Ramamoorthy, K. Cheng, K. Griffin, and G. M. Nagle, “Robust and Practical Traffic Flow Management Optimization Algorithm for Near-Term Implementation,” in 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2014.

Robinson, T. Ngo, W. Lester, D. Swol, and S. Wilson, “Mini Global risk mitigation demonstration,” in 2014 IEEE/AIAA 33rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Colorado Springs, CO, 2014, pp. 7A1-1-7A1-14.

J. Rebollo and H. Balakrishnan, “Characterization and prediction of air traffic delays,” Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, vol. 44, pp. 231–241, Jul. 2014.

Provan and S. Lent, “Field evaluation of an airport configuration management decision support tool,” in 2014 IEEE/AIAA 33rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2014, pp. 1A5-1.

E. Miller, B. Capozzi, V. Guzhva, and B. Letts, “Airborne execution of flow strategies simulation,” in 2014 IEEE/AIAA 33rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2014, pp. 1D1-1.

Lee, I. Hwang, and K. Leiden, “Flight Deck Human-automation Issue Detection via Intent Inference,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction in Aerospace, New York, NY, USA, 2014, pp. 24:1–24:8.

S. Kistler, A. Capps, and S. A. Engelland, “Characterization of Nationwide TRACON Departure Operations,” in 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2014.

Holtzman, “Emergency Descent Procedures,” in International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations 53rd Annual Conference, Gran Canaria, Spain, 2014.

Eslami and M. Eshow, “Dynamic Weather Routes Architecture Overview,” 18-Feb-2014.

M. Eshow, M. Lui, and S. Ranjan, “Architecture and capabilities of a data warehouse for ATM research,” in 2014 IEEE/AIAA 33rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2014, pp. 1E3-1-1E3-14.

Cunningham, M. Asencio, S. Lent, and C. Brinton, “The categorization of wind shift events using metar and personal weather station data,” in 2014 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS) Conference Proceedings, 2014, pp. S3-1.

Capps, M. S. Kistler, and S. A. Engelland, “Design Characteristics of a Terminal Departure Scheduler,” in 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2014.

Bromberg, M. Elliott, S. AhmadBeygi, T. Lewis, J. Burke, and V. Sud, “Human-In-The-Loop Simulation to Validate Capability-Aware Traffic Flow Management Concept,” in 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2014.

Brinton, M. Asencio, and J. Cunningham, “Wind characteristics on final approach and airport throughput impacts,” in 2014 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS) Conference Proceedings, 2014, pp. 1–23.

J. Bloem and N. Bambos, “Ground Delay Program Analytics with Behavioral Cloning and Inverse Reinforcement Learning,” in 14th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2014.

Bloem, M. Drew, C. F. Lai, and K. D. Bilimoria, “Advisory Algorithm for Scheduling Open Sectors, Operating Positions, and Workstations,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 1158–1169, 2014.

Bloem and N. Bambos, “Air Traffic Control Area Configuration Advisories from Near-Optimal Distinct Paths,” Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, vol. 11, no. 11, pp. 764–784, 2014.

2013

Wei, V. J. Sciandra, I. Hwang, and W. D. Hall, “An Integer Programming based Sector Design Algorithm for Terminal Dynamic Airspace Configuration,” in 2013 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, 2013.

Weaver, P. J. Smith, A. B. Fernandes, K. Durham, M. Evans, A. Spencer, and D. Johnson, “Airport surface management strategies to balance throughput, taxi times and predictability in dynamic weather scenarios,” in 2013 IEEE/AIAA 32nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Syracuse, NY, 2013, pp. 5D4-1.

Timar, G. Hunter, and J. Post, “Development and Application of a Method for Assessing the Benefits of NextGen Performance Based Navigation (PBN),” presented at the 10th USA/Europe Seminar on ATM R&D Seminar, Chicago, IL, 2013.

Timar, G. Hunter, and J. Post, “Assessing the Benefits of NextGen Performance-Based Navigation,” Air Traffic Control Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 211–232, 2013.

Shisler, C. Provan, W. N. Chan, S. Grabbe, D. A. Clark, K. Venzke, C. Riley, D. Gilani, and E. Corcoran, “An Operational Evaluation of the Ground Delay Program Parameters Selection Model (GPSM),” Air Traffic Control Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 299–324, Jul. 2013.

Shisler, C. Provan, C. Riley, and A. Cross, “An Operational Evaluation of a Ground Delay Program (GDP) Decision Support Tool Using an Integrated Forecast of Stratus Clearing at San Francisco Airport,” presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS)/16th Conference on Aviation, Range, and Aerospace Meteorology (ARAM), Austin, TX, 06-Jan-2013.

Shisler, C. Provan, D. Clark, W. Chan, S. Grabbe, K. Venzke, C. Riley, D. Gilani, and E. Corcoran, “An Operational Evaluation of the Ground Delay Program Parameters Selection Model,” presented at the 10th USA/Europe Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research and Development Seminar, Chicago, IL, 10-Jun-2013.

J. Sciandra, J. Wei, I. Hwang, and W. D. Hall, “Benefit Analysis of a Sector Design Algorithm for Terminal Dynamic Airspace Configuration,” in 2013 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, 2013.

Saraf, G. Hunter, K. Ramamoorthy, G. M. Nagle, K. Cheng, and K. Griffin, “Probabilistic and Coordinated Traffic Flow Management Optimization,” in 2013 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2013.

Ryerson and A. Churchill, “Aircraft Rerouting due to Abrupt Facility Outages,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, vol. 2336, pp. 27–35, Aug. 2013.

Ramamoorthy and G. Hunter, “Simulation-Based Airport Capacity Estimation,” in 2013 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2013.

Provan and L. Shisler, “Quantifying the Benefit of Temporal Correlation in Probabilistic Weather Forecasts for Strategic Air Traffic Management,” presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS)/16th Conference on Aviation, Range, and Aerospace Meteorology (ARAM), Austin, TX, 06-Jan-2013.

Lucic, A. Klein, K. Leiden, and C. Brinton, “A template-based approach to Dynamic Airspace Configuration in presence of weather,” in 2013 IEEE/AIAA 32nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2013, pp. 1D5-1.

Lichty, R. S. Lee, S. Percic, and K. L. Johnston, “Impact-Based Aviation Forecast Verification,” in 93rd American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, 2013, pp. 1–9.

Kim, B. Manning, B. Sharp, J. Clarke, I. Robeson, J. Brooks, and D. Senzig, “Environmental Optimization of Aircraft Departures: Fuel Burn, Emissions, and Noise,” ACRP Report, no. 86, May 2013.

Hunter and B. Boisvert, “Upgrades to the Probabilistic NAS Platform Air Traffic Simulation Software,” Jun. 2013.

Hunter, “Shadow Mode Concepts for the National Airspace,” presented at the AIAA Aviation 2013, Los Angeles, CA, 2013.

Hunter, “ETA Forecasting and Shadow Mode Concepts for the National Airspace,” in 2013 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2013.

Hoffman, F. Berardino, and G. Hunter, “Congestion pricing applications to manage high temporal demand for public services and their relevance to air space management,” Transport Policy, vol. 28, pp. 28–41, Jul. 2013.

D. Hall, A. Churchill, I. Hwang, and P. Lucic, “Dynamic Terminal Airspace Configuration,” in Proceedings of AIAA Aviation 2013 Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2013.

D. Hall and A. Fernandes, “Key performance issues in Surface Collaborative Decision Making,” in 2013 IEEE/AIAA 32nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Syracuse, NY, 2013, pp. 1B1-1.

B. Fernandes and C. Brinton, “Display overload: An artifact-based work analysis of air traffic management,” in 17th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Dayton, OH, 2013.

Engelland, R. A. Capps, and K. B. Day, “Precision Departure Release Capability (PDRC) Concept of Operations,” Jun. 2013.

A. Engelland, R. Capps, K. B. Day, M. S. Kistler, F. Gaither, and G. Juro, “Precision Departure Release Capability (PDRC) Final Report,” Jun. 2013.

A. Engelland, R. Capps, K. Day, C. Robinson, and J. R. Null, “Precision Departure Release Capability (PDRC) Technology Description,” Jun. 2013.

Enea, R. A. Vivona, V. H. Kuo, K. Cate, and M. M. Eshow, “Automating Trajectory Prediction Performance Analyses for the FAA Traffic Management Advisor,” in AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Conference, Boston, MA, 2013.

Cunningham, “Creating Weather Impact Scores from Current Weather Forecast Products for a Probabilistic Airport Capacity Model,” presented at the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 2013.

T. Chen, A. Yousefi, S. Krishna, D. Wesely, B. Sliney, and P. Smith, “Integrated arrival and departure weather avoidance routing within extended terminal airspace,” in 2013 IEEE/AIAA 32nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), East Syracuse, NY, 2013, pp. 1A4-1-1A4-17.

Capozzi, M. Brinton, A. Churchill, and S. Atkins, “The Metroplex Simulation Environment,” in Proceedings of 32nd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Syracuse, NY, 2013, pp. 1E5-1.

Brinton, “NextGen progress in airport surface operations,” in 2013 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), 2013, pp. 1–21.

Boisvert and G. Hunter, “A NAS-wide shadow mode development environment,” in 2013 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Herndon, VA, 2013, pp. 1–32.

J. Bloem and N. Bambos, “An Approach for Finding Multiple Area of Specialization Configuration Advisories,” in 2013 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2013.

Atkins, B. Capozzi, A. Churchill, A. Fernandes, and C. Provan, “Investigation of NASA’s Spot and Runway Departure Advisor Concept at PHL, CLT, and LAX Airports,” presented at the 10th USA/Europe Air Traffic Management (ATM) Research and Development Seminar, Chicago, IL, 10-Jun-2013.

C. Atkins, A. Churchill, and B. J. Capozzi, “Sensitivity of NASA’s Spot and Runway Departure Advisor to Traffic Forecast Errors,” presented at the 2013 Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 2013.

2012

Wei, C. Tytler, I. Hwang, and W. Hall, “Graph-Based Dynamic Airspace Configuration Algorithm for Terminal Airspace,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2012.

Wei, V. Sciandra, I. Hwang, and W. D. Hall, “Design and Evaluation of a Dynamic Sectorization Algorithm for Terminal Airspace,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 1539–1555, Sep. 2012.

A. Wargo and S. Pledgie, “Developing the standard for the ‘Manage’ function,” in 2012 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference, Herndon, VA, 2012, pp. 1–26.

A. Wargo and P. Hurley, “Data link requirements analysis and benefits of a surface trajectory-based operation,” in 2012 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, 2012, pp. 1–10.

Tytler, J. Wei, I. Hwang, and W. Hall, “Mathematical Programming Based Algorithm for Dynamic Terminal Airspace Configuration,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2012.

Stouffer, S. Hasan, C. DeZwarte, M. Asencio, C. Robinson, and B. Manley, “Cost Benefit Analysis of a Near Term Implementation of Dynamic Weather Re-Routing Concepts and Technologies,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012.

J. Smith, A. Spencer, M. Evans, A. B. Fernandes, and R. Beatty, “Integrated Management of Airport Surface and Airspace Constraints,” in Advances in Human Aspects of Aviation, CRC Press, 2012.

J. Smith, K. Weaver, A. B. Fernandes, K. Durham, M. Evans, A. Spencer, and D. Johnson, “Supporting distributed management of the airport surface,” in 2012 IEEE/AIAA 31st Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Williamsburg, VA, 2012, pp. 4E4-1.

Saraf, K. Ramamoorthy, G. Hunter, G. Nagle, and P. Yu, “Robust Air Traffic Flow Management: An Optimization-Based Approach,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012.

W. Reynolds, D. A. Clark, F. W. Wilson, and L. Cook, “Forecast-Based Decision Support for San Francisco International Airport: A NextGen Prototype System That Improves Operations during Summer Stratus Season,” Bull. Amer. Meteor. Soc., vol. 93, no. 10, pp. 1503–1518, Mar. 2012.

Ramamoorthy, A. Saraf, and G. Hunter, “NAS-wide Simulation-Based Evaluation Platform for Validation of a Traffic Flow Management Optimization Tool,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012.

Ramamoorthy and G. Hunter, “Toward an Empirical Estimation of Weather Impact on Airport Capacity,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012.

Ramamoorthy and G. Hunter, “An Empirical Airport Configuration Prediction Model,” in AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 2012.

Moore, M. Lautman, J. Pepper, J. DiFelici, S. Augustine, J. Koopmann, G. B. Solman, M. Ahearn, and S. Hwang, “Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT): AEDT Standard Input File (ASIF) Reference Guide, Version 2a,” Nov. 2012.

Klein, P. Lucic, M. D. Rodgers, K. Leiden, and C. Brinton, “Exploring tactical interaction between dynamic airspace configuration and traffic flow management (DAC-TFM),” in 2012 IEEE/AIAA 31st Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), 2012, pp. 4A1-1.

J. Rebollo and Hamsa Balakrishnan, “A Network-Based Model for Predicting Air Traffic Delays,” in 5th International Conference on Research and Air Transportation, Berkeley, CA, 2012.

Hunter, “Empirical Evaluation of Impact of Reconfiguration Events on Airport Capacity,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012.

Hunter, B. Boisvert, J. Smith, and T. Marien, “NAS-wide traffic flow management concept using required time of arrival, separation assurance and weather routing,” in 2012 IEEE/AIAA 31st Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), Williamsburg, VA, 2012, pp. 3D2-1-3D2-10.

Holtzman, “Study SID and STAR Naming and Relevant FMS Design,” in International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations 51st Annual Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2012.

Holtzman, “Continuous Climb Operations,” in International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations 51st Annual Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2012.

Hasan, V. Stouffer, B. Manley, M. E. Miller, and M. Graham, “Cost Benefit Analyses of Near-Term Trajectory Based Operations Concepts and Technologies,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2012.

B. Fernandes, P. J. Smith, K. Weaver, K. Durham, M. Evans, and D. Johnson, “Identifying Support Requirements for Airport Departure Management,” in Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Boston, MA, 2012, vol. 56, pp. 65–69.

Cunningham, L. Cook, and C. Provan, “The Utilization of Current Forecast Products in a Probabilistic Airport Capacity Model,” presented at the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2012.

M. Churchill, D. J. Lovell, A. Mukherjee, and M. O. Ball, “Determining the Number of Airport Arrival Slots,” Transportation Science, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 526–541, Oct. 2012.

M. Churchill and D. J. Lovell, “Coordinated aviation network resource allocation under uncertainty,” Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 19–33, Jan. 2012.

M. Churchill and W. Hall, “Using dynamic airspace configuration in the terminal area to enable optimal profile descents,” in Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, Berkeley, CA, 2012.

M. Churchill, M. O. Ball, A. D. Donaldson, and R. J. Hansman, “Integrating Best-Equipped, Best-Served Principles in Ground Delay Programs,” Air Traffic Control Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 73–95, Jan. 2012.

Brinton and S. Lent, “Departure queue management in the presence of Traffic Management Initiatives,” in 2012 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference, 2012, pp. H5-1.

Bloem, “Evaluation of Algorithms for a Miles-in-Trail Decision Support Tool,” presented at the Fifth International Conference on Research in Air Transportation, Berkeley, CA, United States, 2012.

Bloem, H. Huang, and N. Bambos, “Approximating the likelihood of historical airline actions to evaluate airline delay cost functions,” in 2012 IEEE 51st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), Maui, HI, USA, 2012, pp. 508–513.

Bilimoria, M. Drew, and M. Bloem, “Cleveland Center Airspace Redesign Analysis,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012.

Balakrishna and G. Hunter, “Analysis of Special Activity Airspace for Air Traffic Management,” in 12th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations (ATIO) Conference and 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012.

Balakrishna and G. Hunter, “NAS-wide simulators: Applications and tradeoffs in modeling fidelity,” in 2012 Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference, Herndon, VA, 2012, pp. 1–25.

Atkins and C. Provan, “Airport Configuration Management,” Air Traffic Control Quarterly, vol. 20, no. 2, Apr. 2012.