| Metron Aviation Garners Best-of-Session Paper at 28th Digital Avionics Systems Conference |
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Dulles, Virginia—November 18, 2009—The 28th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC) named Metron Aviation’s research paper Translation of Ensemble-based Weather Forecasts into Probabilistic Air Traffic Capacity Impact, as a Best-of–Session award winner. The paper, authored by Metron Aviation’s Jimmy Krozel, Ph.D., in conjunction with The National Center for Atmospheric Research’s Matthias Steiner, presents a mathematical method for the translation of weather forecasts into predictions of reduced airspace capacity. The paper addresses strategic planning horizons, for which weather forecasts are significantly less accurate. An ensemble of forecasts provides better guidance about the spread of possible future weather scenarios, directly enhancing efficiency and capacity for aviation stakeholders. “This Best-of-Session award is a great honor for Metron Aviation,” said Jack Kies, President. “This research advances predictive mechanisms that can enhance airspace capacity when it’s needed most—during adverse weather conditions.” DASC also selected Metron Aviation’s paper, A Critique of an Operational Concept for Managing Traffic in Super Dense Operations Airspace, written by Jimmy Krozel, in conjunction with Ohio State University’s Philip J. Smith, Ph.D., Interface Analysis Associates’ Anthony D. Andre, Ph.D., Cognitive Systems Engineering’s Amy Spencer and Consultant, Mark Evans. The paper describes a concept for the functioning of airspace operating under Super Dense Operations (SDO). DASC provides a forum for the exchange of new knowledge, ideas and procedures in digital avionics in the fields of commercial, military, general aviation and space applications. Specifically, the 28th DASC focused on presenting solutions to modernize avionics and improve future flight operations. About Metron AviationFounded in 1995, Metron Aviation pioneered the advancement of Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM), working with the FAA to develop the industry’s first Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) platform for optimizing system-wide traffic flow. Metron Aviation provides concept engineering, advanced research, software development, traffic flow management, surface operations management, airspace design and environmental analysis solutions to the global aviation industry. Metron Aviation fuses advanced science and mathematics with unparalleled subject-matter expertise to turn groundbreaking Air Traffic Management (ATM) research concepts into next-generation operational capabilities. Customers include the FAA, NAV CANADA, NASA, ATNS, FedEx, Air Canada, Memphis International Airport, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Airservices Australia and many more. For more information, please visit www.metronaviation.com. ### CONTACT:Mike Gundling |