Embry-Riddle Virtual Airspace (ERVA)Chasity Locke College of AviationNASA Symposium18 April 2009

GoalsDescribe the creation of ERVA at ERAU PrescottMy contributions to ERVA through ATC

Student PopulationPilotsAir Traffic Control MinorDispatchers

Campus:Airways Science LabFlight line:Air Traffic Control Lab

ERVA HistoryProof of concept during Spring 07 semesterDemonstrated ability to link ASL to ATC lab via ERAU networkDesign based on online multi-player flight/ATC simulation VATSIM modelFormalize the process

Allows pilots, dispatchers and air traffic controllers interactionParticipants can see and hear each other (Multi-player)Simulate:26,000 airportsVarious weather (specified or real-time)Night or dayAny aircraft (including UAV)

ERVA Capabilities

CostApproximately $50,000 for ATC lab computer equipmentCommercial off-the shelf (COTS) computers and hardware$35,000 for construction to house the ATC lab

Tower Lab Prototype

Radar Lab4 TRACON stations4 Enroute stations

ERVA Components

Airway Science LabAC-1 Room 110Classroom with 36 stationsDell computersAdded joysticks and headsetsMicrosoft Flight Simulator

A320 TrainerDonated by AirbusBuilt mostly by studentsUsed in Avionics courseWill be used in Capstone course

ATC LabLocated in F7 on the flight lineCompleted October 08Radar4 Center Stations4 TRACON StationsTower4 voice stations

Scenery DesignTo increase the realism of scenery included in stock FSXAccurate widths of runways and taxiwaysAccurate placement of runways, taxiways, signs, and other airport objectsImprove pilot familiarization with training airport(s)Creates more realistic interaction between pilots and tower controllers during simulation

Curriculum Development

ATC Minor/MajorFAA CTI approval September 08ATC minor in placeCurrently developing curriculum to include ERVAATC Major near future?

Air Traffic Management IIIAT305 created Fall 2008Breaks down Denver Airspace from a TRACON perspectiveRun simulated approaches and departuresMultiple controllers Simulation vs classroom environmentILS approachesPseudopilot software allows one individual to control multiple aircraftLearn from each others mistakes

Fly InsUse DEN/ABQ centersKTUS, KPHX, KPRC, KDEN Pilots filing flight plans and flying routesCenter and tower controllers practice clearances and controlling techniques10-20 students involved

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