AirTransportationisaComplexAdaptiveSystemNotanAir.pptVIP

Air Transportation is a Complex Adaptive System:Not an Air Traffic Control Automation Problem Dr. George L. Donohue George Mason University March 18, 2004 Harvard University ? George Donohue 2004 Outline How did We Get Here? Why Should We Care? Capacity - Delay Capacity – Delay – Safety System Network Effects Observations and Recommendations How did We Get Here? 1903 Wright Bros. produced a Heavier than Air Flying System: AGE OF INVENTION Airfoils, L/W Structure, Controls, L/W Propulsion WW II ( +50 Yrs) System is Upgraded: AGE OF ALL WEATHER COMMERCIAL FLIGHT Radar, Jet Aircraft, Radi