This prototype demonstrator was build for the CORA2 Human Factors Experiment which took place at the EEC (25th - 20th November 2002). The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate three different controller working methodologies for using the CORA tool.
The experiment examined three different HMI solutions -

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CORA2 Description This application allows the 18 CORA2 traffic samples to be analysed in both a static (PVT) and dynamic (CWP) manner. When running dynamically the user may use which CWP HMI solution is to be used. The CWPs run in a 'demo' mode, whereby all clearances (CFL orders), and handovers (assume/transfer) are automatically performed by the system. The user is expected to monitor the traffic situation, up until the system proposes a set of CORA resolutions for an MTCD conflict. Once the user choses his/her preferred solution the simulation ends. Download Launch application

This experiment focuses on CORA1 concepts which required further investigation. This includes

• Prepared Clearances (PAC)
• Conflict Delegation

The Prepared Clearance (PAC) concept is based upon the principle of the Planner Controller resolving conflicts in advance, by preparing future clearances via the Trajectory Editor Tool (TED). The tactical controller is then informed of the required clearances which must be issued to the aircraft.

The experiment ran in October 2003, involving 6 controller positions (2 measured sector teams, 2 feeds), and over 30 traffic exercises (with 100%, 120%, 150% traffic levels).

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CORA2 2003 Description The final application (in mono-CWP mode). Download Launch application