Originally Posted by
Mister Geezer
Sorry to interject here but with time based separation (TBS), is the sequence 'suggested' or is it purely up to controller input? Also, is there any interface with the new electronic strips for ensuring the correct separation based on the sequence, is used for the display of the TBS radar markers?
There exists a Schedule Activated Management System (SAMS) which optimizes aircraft arrivals streams at congested airports. This is also patented technology under Patent Nos: US 6584400 B2 & US 20020177943 A1.