A stochastic reachability analysis approach to aircraft conflict detection and resolution

  • Yang Yang
  • , Jun Zhang
  • , Kai Quan Cai
  • , Maria Prandini

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Abstract

This paper addresses aircraft conflict detection and resolution from a stochastic reachability analysis perspective. A characterization of the uncertainty on the aircraft future positions due to the presence of wind is obtained in terms of probabilistic reach sets. This involves formulating a chance-constrained optimization problem and solving it approximately via simulation, according to the so-called scenario approach. Conflict prediction can then be performed by verifying if reach sets of different aircraft get closer than some minimum safety distance. When a conflict is detected, then, the aircraft flight plans are modified so as to minimize the traveled distance while maintaining reach sets at some appropriate distance. A numerical example shows the efficacy of the proposed approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Conference on Control Applications, CCA. Part of 2014 IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control, MSC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2089-2094
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479974092
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 IEEE Conference on Control Applications, CCA 2014 - Juan Les Antibes, France
Duration: 8 Oct 201410 Oct 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE Conference on Control Applications, CCA. Part of 2014 IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control, MSC 2014

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE Conference on Control Applications, CCA 2014
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityJuan Les Antibes
Period8/10/1410/10/14

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