FGATC

FGATC

FGATC is a Web Application used to assist ATC controllers to manage traffic around airports they are responsible for.

Scope

• FGATC is not a ATC scope replacement
• to be used by airlines, pilots and ATC controllers
• Web based system for users
• Support REST style interface for other applications to use
• Guide novice pilots to create flight plans
• Assist ATC controllers by providing as much information in one place about the controller airport
• Support both GA and Scheduled Air Transport flight plans

Background

Currently ATC controllers must have several screen and different applications open to properly manage the airspace around airports they are controlling. There is no place to register a flight plan to assist ATC controllers understand aircraft movements within their controlled airspace.

Requirements

Id	Description	Mandatory/Desirable

Project Deliverables

• workflow for pilots to file flight plans
• workflow for airlines to create scheduled flight plan templates
• workflow for ATC controllers to allocate airspace responsibility
• display terrain map of Tower controllers airspace
• display map of Ground controllers area of responsibility
• display map of Approach/Departure controllers airspace
• REST interface for filing of flight plans
• REST interface for creating of scheduled flight plan templates
• REST interface for list of current flight plans for named airport