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Resource Type: Contest Problem
Primary Level: Undergraduate

Air traffic Control

Author: COMAP


Background:

Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Robert Machol, former chief scientist of the Federal Aviation Agency

To improve safety and reduce air traffic controller workload, the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) is considering adding software to the air traffic control system that would automatically detect potential aircraft flight path conflicts and alert the controller. To that end, an analyst at the FAA has posed the following problems.

Problem Download

©2000 by COMAP, Inc.
MCM Problem
Commentary: Yes (2) | Student Papers: Yes (4)

Mathematics Topics:

Math Modeling

Application Areas:

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