Investment Criteria for Airport Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System, and Automated Radar Terminal System (ASR/ATCRBS/ARTS)

摘要

This report develops revised investment criteria for Airport Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System, and Automated Radar Terminal System (ASR/ATCRBS/ARTS) for publication in FAA Order 7031.2B, Airway Planning Standard Number One. Airway Planning Standard Number One contains the policy and summarizes the criteria used in determining eligibility of terminal locations for establishment, discontinuance and improvements of air navigation facilities and air traffic control services. The investment criteria addressed in this report include ASR establishment, ASR discontinuance, ASR improvements, remoted radar bright display scope, establishment of terminal radar approach control in tower cab (TRACAB), establishment of terminal radar approach control (TRACON) and TRACAB to TRACON conversion. ASR/ATCRBS/ARTS benefits quantified in this report include the value of delay reduction to users and operators of aircraft operating under instrument flight rule conditions and reduced risks of midair and terrain collisions in the terminal area. Life-cycle costs are based on investment, operations and maintenance costs of the ASR-9 in TRACAB and TRACON configurations.