Abstract
In this paper, a post-operational detection method based on functional principal component analysis and clustering is presented and compared with regard to designed operational criteria. The methodology computes an atypical scoring on a sliding window. It enables not only to detect but also to localize where trajectories deviate statistically from the others. The algorithm is applied to the total energy management, estimated from ground-based data, during approach and landing. The detected atypical flights show non-nominal energy behaviors such as glide interceptions from above or high speed approaches. This promising methodology could help to enhance flight data analysis and safety, highlighting non-monitored behaviors.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 101787 |
| Journal | Journal of Air Transport Management |
| Volume | 84 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 19 2020 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01Acknowledgements: The authors would like to give special thanks to Mr. André Vernay, Mr. Yoni Malka and Mr. Paul-Emmanuel Thurat from the French Civil Aviation Safety Authority for their significant help in understanding the operational context. The authors would also like to show their gratitude to Mr. Gaël Vincent and Mr. Brice Panel from Paris Charles-De-Gaulle Airport ATC operations for their time and their explanation of the complex Paris northern airspace and Charles-De-Gaulle approach.