New NASA developed software TAP used by US airlines
Q. US airlines will commence with the testing of a new NASA developed software designed to save time, cut GHG emissions and more. What is the name of this software?- Published on 24 Sep 15a. Traffic Aware Planner/ TAP
b. Traffic Aware Schedule/TAS
c. Traffic Aware System/TAS
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Traffic Aware Planner/ TAP
US airlines have started testing new software TAP developed by NASA to make traffic aware strategic aircrew requests (TASAR) and this software directly connects to aircraft avionics information hub on the aircraft. It reads the current position and altitude of the aircraft, its flight route and other real-time information that defines the plane's current situation and active flight plan.
Following this, it automatically looks for numerous routes or altitude changes to save fuel and flight time and display solutions straightaway to flight crew. It also scans nearby air traffic signals to avoid conflicts in flight path changes. TAP can also obtain information for airlines with internet connectivity in the cockpit.
