NLR’s Air Traffic Control Research Simulator, known as NARSIM, is a cutting-edge tool for air traffic research. Its primary goal is to assess new operational procedures, innovative controller assistance tools, and advanced human/machine interfaces. The setup includes six air traffic (AT) consoles along with up to twelve pseudo pilot positions. Each of these positions can manage up to fifteen aircraft simultaneously. Communication between the AT consoles and pseudo pilots happens through a voice communication network. The computers at each station connect to the main NARSIM computer, ensuring smooth operation.
The NARSIM software replicates vital elements of a real air traffic control system, offering realistic radar information. It can utilize actual recorded radar data, computer-generated data, or data generated by the pseudo pilots, including combinations of these sources. Developed by the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR), NARSIM is integrated with NLR’s Tower Research Simulator (TRS), enhancing its capabilities and applications in air traffic management.
