Description / Abstract:
Since the introduction of TCAS II, opposite reactions to
Negative Resolution Advisories (RAs) have been regularly identified
and have continued with TCAS II Version 7. Special Committee 147
was tasked to analyze the display configurations and aural alerts
for Negative RAs. The purpose of this work was to determine whether
problems exist with current display and annunciation requirements
for this class of RA. This report documents results of SC-147's
analysis and recommends an approach for resolving identified
problems.
The report is structured as follows:
Section 1 provides an introduction into the issues being
investigated and a high level overview of the work.
Section 2 describes the implementation of various types of RA
displays
Section 3 describes the data used in developing the conclusions
and recommendations.
Section 4 presents the conclusions reached.
Section 5 presents recommendations for corrective actions to
reduce the frequency of opposite responses to Negative RAs. The
section also presents recommendations for further work on other
related issues.
Appendices are also included in the report to provide
additional details on related issues, data collection methodology,
and data results.