Next Gen ProjectErica Ajder

July 27,2010http://dev.ret-erau.com/Modules/ajder.asp

Next Gen Projectan ambitious program to transform the nation’s air

traffic control from today’s radar-based system to a satellite-based system designed to let aircraft fly shorter, more direct routes

The system would use GPS for navigation, enabling airlines to reduce flight distances and use runways more efficiently

required time of arrival (RTA) is used to more precisely meet meter fix crossing times; increases safety

ModulesNewton’s Laws

Using AeronauticsAir Traffic Control

Newton’s Laws with AeronauticsObjectivesUnderstand the relationship between

acceleration, mass & force (F=ma)

Calculate speed, velocity and acceleration in relation to aeronautics

Design, create and redesign a model airplane in order to test it’s effectiveness in flight

Use and apply Newton’s 2nd law of motion

Understand and find payload amounts for safe flight

ActivitiesInteractive PowerPoint lesson with practice

Practice/Application worksheet for students

Crossword for Vocabulary Terminology Practice

Lab Activity-students design/Redesign/Test

glider

Velocity vs. Acceleration PowerPoint

Application of Velocity vs. Acceleration

ExamplesWhat is the acceleration of an aircraft flying at a

velocity of 220 m/s and reducing airspeed for approach for landing to 160 m/s over 20 sec? + or – acceleration?

If an airplane has a mass of 45,000 kg and a thrust of 5000N with a drag of 3000 N, what is the acceleration of the body? Remember F = Thrust – Drag

If a 747 has an empty weight of 184,570 kg, can hold a gross weight of 412,775 kg and when fully fueled has a mass of 356425 kg what is the maximum payload of the plane?

Air Traffic Control ModuleObjectives: Understand that math and science are

connected utilizing math skills and the formula D= R * T in order to line up aircraft at various intersection points

Calculate speed, velocity and acceleration in relation to aeronautics

Using a flight simulator, line up planes converging on a given point utilizing changes in speed or vector in order to maintain a safe distance between airplanes

ActivitiesInteractive PowerPoint Lesson with sector

practice

Sector practice/application worksheet for students

ATC Crossword for vocabulary practice

Web Quest for ATC

Computerized SIM “Lab”

ATC Sector Practice “moving” activity

ATC Examples

Which plane is closer to OAL?How far ahead is this plane? Will the spacing be at least 2 nmi? How much spacing is needed for ideal spacing? What could the controller do to achieve at least ideal spacing? If you change the route of AAL12 to go through MINAH directly to MOD would

that correct the spacing?

Links Force/Thrust ATC SIM

Aircraft movement

3rd law of motion

http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/smart_skies/mov/sector33.html

http://www.atcsim.nasa.gov/simulator/index.html