Enhanced Traffic Load Monitor [E-TLM]

E-TLM is an experimental decision support tool developed jointly by ISA Software, AENA and INDRA in support of the Gate-to-Gate Dynamic Re-Sectorisation concept evaluation studies

It is based on the innovative use of Fast-Time Simulation modelling techniques to "fast forward" the current Air Taffic situation in a given ATC centre in order to evaluate the theoretical Controller Workload for a variety of possible sector configurations over the next n-hours (typcially 3-Hours).

Using a highly efficient fast-time ATC simulation model component (based on the ISA Software RAMS Plus ATC modelling engine), a Workload Analysis Component (WAC) derived from "Wickens" cognitive workload evaluation techniques, and interactive updates to current and expected aircraft trajectory (and intent) data, the E-TLM system can evaluate the theoretical workload over the next 3-hour period for each and every possible combination of sectors in an ATC center in a matter of minutes.

COCA [Ardep Ref: EUR227]

ISA Software is heavily involved in the support of the EUROCONTROL Complexity and Capacity Analysis Research being carried out at the EEC, providing researchers and analysis support tools to the COCA project

The objectives of COCA are to analyse the relationship between Complexity, Controller Workload, Sector type and Capacity through comparison of indicators between different Centres of Control.

The principle goal of COCA is to provide some relevant, measurable, and meaningful indicators to evaluate the intrinsic difficulty of the ATM tasks in the context of the airspace concerned.

HYSIM[Ardep Ref: AEN070]

Hybrid Simulation (HY-SIM) is a concept which enables simultaneous running of components integrated into the very same system, whether they come from dynamic simulation (or so called Real Time Simulation) or mathematical model based simulation (or so called Fast Time simulation), with important advantages for the ATM analyst.

The concept of hybrid simulation requires four principle elements:
- Integration Platform for Simulators: PITOT will be used in this way.
- Real Time Simulation Components: AMAN and DMAN components will be used as test cases.
- Fast Time Simulation Components: Adaptations or modifications of the RAMS PlusTM tool will be used.