Real-time simulation (RTS) is widely recognized as a means to validate Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems and procedures. Greater interoperability between domain-specific simulators could accelerate the development of future European ATM concepts. VISORS aims to provide a robust and cyber-secure framework for Distributed/Federated Real-Time Simulations (D/F-RTS) to assess Human Performance (HP) and safety aspects in Human-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations.
The SESAR 3 VISORS project, coordinated by the Institute of Flight Guidance, started in September 2024 and focuses on evaluating both the technical and economic aspects of distributed real-time simulation (RTS) to ensure that remote simulation is a valid method for human performance (HP) and safety assessment of future ATM tools and concepts. The project involves several European organizations across several countries to evaluate the technical feasibility and economic viability of implementing cybersecure D/F RTS. This evaluation will consider the challenges associated with geographically distributed simulations, such as latency, data integrity, and synchronization across different simulation platforms.
An integral part of the project is to define the operational and technical requirements for interoperability between specialized platforms. By means of a demonstration exercise involving different ATM and U-space simulation tools and a variety of different simulators (e.g. cockpit and drone simulator, controller working position), developed interfaces, standard and HP methods will be demonstrated. By establishing standards for remote simulation, the project aims to ensure seamless integration and communication between different systems, enabling more effective and realistic simulations.
The project will also focus on identifying and documenting best practices for human performance assessment and training in a distributed environment. This includes understanding the unique challenges that arise when simulations are conducted remotely, such as the need for effective communication, coordination, and feedback mechanisms to ensure that HPs are accurately assessed and trained. The results will enable the development of new methods and techniques to improve HP and safety assessments in HIL simulations, which are critical for training purposes and ensuring aviation safety standards.
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft - und Raumfahrt e.V. (Koordinator) Airbus Operations SL
A^3 (Acubed) by Airbus LLC (associated partner)
C.I.R.A. Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali S.c.p.A
Deep Blue S.r.l. DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH Stichting Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum TXT e-solutions SpA
Duration
2024 – 2027
Funding
SESAR Joint Undertaking
The project is supported by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking and its founding members. Funded by the European Union.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or SESAR 3 JU. Neither the European Union nor the SESAR 3 JU can be held responsible for them.
