Project: VISORS (Validation Infrastructure Supporting Remote Simulations)
As air traffic management (ATM) concepts evolve, validation processes are becoming increasingly complex. The SESAR project VISORS aims to promote interoperability among ATM validation platforms. This will enable systems to communicate seamlessly and exchange data, allowing for faster, more efficient, and cost-effective validation of new systems and procedures.
The challenge
Within the VISORS project, NLR and its partners evaluated the technical and economic aspects of cybersecure Distributed/Federated Real-Time Simulations (D/F-RTS). This simulation technology allows multiple systems to simulate complex scenarios in real time, while being distributed across different locations or networks. By leveraging D/F-RTS, the project aims to simplify the validation process for new ATM systems and procedures.
The solution
The VISORS consortium defined and conducted an experimental demonstration to explore the potential of increased interoperability. This involved connecting multiple simulation facilities through a prototype platform. The collected data were analysed to evaluate interoperability standards, assess economic and security implications, and examine the impact on human performance data collection in distributed validation environments. The results contribute to developing a state-of-the-art D/F-RTS solution for future air traffic management concepts.
What we did
NLR has contributed to the development of distributed simulations by conducting economic analyses and standardising human performance assessment. To achieve this, the team developed and validated standardised protocols and metrics.
Key developments include:
- Concept design of a Human Performance Dashboard to monitor multiple individuals or teams participating in D/F-RTS. This dashboard will provide a centralised platform for tracking human performance in simulated environments.
- Utilising the High-Level Architecture standard for human object data to exchange Human Performance data in D/F-RTS, enabling seamless communication between different simulation systems.
Project partners:
Project coordinator: DLR
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Project timeline:
2024-2027
This project has received funding from the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under GA no. 101167000.
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