Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC)

Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC)

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 97 Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC) Presented by ROSC   Summary The ROSC has had 14 meetings and produced several documents on topics related to remote … Continued
Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods”

Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods”

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: C.6.2 – WP No. 155 Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods” Presented by PLC Summary New technologies, tools and the possibilities to have ATM data available not only … Continued
HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors

HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 162 HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors Presented by PLC Summary Why are human conditions, such as fatigue, complacency, and stress, so important in aviation? These conditions, along with … Continued
The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations

The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 161 The “Free Flight Concept” – Human Factors Considerations Introduction Prompted by concerns that the present system of enroute control of air traffic was inflexible and in the belief that … Continued
Co-operative Separation

Co-operative Separation

43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Hong Kong, China (SAR), 22-26 March 2004 WP No. 158 Co-operative Separation Introduction This topic has been known in the past as Transfer of Control Functions to Pilots, and has been on SC4’s working programme since the … Continued
Review IFATCA Technical and Professional Manual on Technical Policy Statements related to Mixed Mode Operations

Review IFATCA Technical and Professional Manual on Technical Policy Statements related to Mixed Mode Operations

49TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, 12-16 April 2010 WP No. 89 Review IFATCA Technical and Professional Manual on Technical Policy Statements related to Mixed Mode Operations Presented by the Netherlands Summary IFATCA Policy on Mixed Mode Operations (MMO) … Continued
The Fountain of Wellbeing

The Fountain of Wellbeing

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 166 The Fountain of Wellbeing Presented by Trinidad & Tobago   IMPORTANT EDITORIAL NOTE: This working paper includes a large number of appendices that could not easily be reproduced here … Continued
ANSP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

ANSP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 154 ANSP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Presented by PLC   Summary Many Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of their organisation … Continued
Terms of Reference – SC4 Human and Environmental Factors in ATC

Terms of Reference – SC4 Human and Environmental Factors in ATC

9TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montréal, Canada, 11-14 May 1970 WP No. 11 Terms of Reference – SC4 Human and Environmental Factors in ATC   SC4 is charged with the investigation of human environmental factors of the air traffic controller’s profession. SC4 … Continued
Complexity of Multiple Delay Absorption Programmes

Complexity of Multiple Delay Absorption Programmes

56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 15-19 May 2017 WP No. 90 Complexity of Multiple Delay Absorption Programmes Presented by TOC Summary As air traffic counts around the world increase, the demand on airports is growing exponentially. In order to facilitate … Continued